Spring 2026 Trade Show Season Preview — 50 Must-Know Events from March to May

Spring is the busiest trade show season, with more major events concentrated in March-May than any other quarter. Here's what exhibitors need to know about the biggest shows coming up.

March 2026 Highlights

CONEXPO-CON/AGG (Las Vegas, March 3-7)

The construction industry's largest show draws 130,000+ attendees and fills 2.8 million square feet of exhibit space. This triennial event is a must for heavy equipment manufacturers, concrete producers, and construction technology companies.

Natural Products Expo West (Anaheim, March 4-7)

The natural and organic food industry's flagship event attracts 65,000+ professionals. New product launches here can catapult brands into major retail distribution overnight.

HIMSS Global Health Conference (Orlando, March 10-14)

45,000+ health IT professionals gather to evaluate digital health solutions. Hospital systems, health plans, and government agencies send buyers with seven-figure budgets.

ProFood Tech (Chicago, March 17-19)

Food and beverage processing technology show connecting equipment manufacturers with food producers. Strong B2B buying activity and technical education.

April 2026 Highlights

NAB Show (Las Vegas, April 5-8)

The media and entertainment technology show draws 90,000+ attendees. Broadcast, streaming, film production, and content creation companies fill the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Hannover Messe (Hannover, April 20-24)

The world's largest industrial technology show. 200,000+ attendees from 70+ countries. If you sell to manufacturers, this is the global stage.

AAPEX (Las Vegas, April)

The automotive aftermarket show pairs with SEMA for the industry's biggest week. Parts manufacturers, distributors, and service providers converge on Las Vegas.

May 2026 Highlights

ICFF (New York, May 17-20)

North America's premier contemporary furniture and design show. Interior designers, architects, and high-end retailers source the next season's collections.

Computex (Taipei, May 26-29)

Asia's largest ICT trade show and the global stage for computing hardware, components, and peripherals. Critical for any company in the PC supply chain.

NeoCon (Chicago, June 9-11)

Commercial interior design's most important event. Furniture manufacturers, flooring companies, and architectural product makers exhibit at the Merchandise Mart.

Planning Tips for Spring Season

• Book hotels NOW: Spring show hotel blocks sell out months in advance, especially in Las Vegas and New York
• Order services early: Advance deadlines for spring shows are typically 4-6 weeks before — don't get hit with at-show surcharges
• If exhibiting at multiple shows: Route freight strategically to reduce shipping costs between events
• Use our Trade Show Calendar to see every spring event and plan your schedule