Boasting beautiful weather year round, ample travel options, and the second largest convention center in the US (the Orange County Convention Center), Orlando is home to many of the nation’s most popular trade shows. Check out some upcoming and recurring shows below! Dates and venues subject to change per show management.
ASI Show Orlando
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Show focuses on the branded promotional products industry. This is where business owners and buyers can come to find the latest and greatest promotional products for their company or event. From pens and mugs to custom T-shirts, jackets, and logo’d umbrellas, this show has it all!
Date: January 4-6, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.asishow.com/
Surf Expo
Surf Expo is the largest and longest running water sports and marine trade show in the world, featuring everything from surfing and wakeboarding gear to marine lifestyle apparel. This show is a trade-only event, and is not open to the public.
Date: January 5-7, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Twice a year
Website: https://surfexpo.com/
FUN Annual Convention
The Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show provides an opportunity for rare coin dealers and auction houses to connect with the most die-hard collectors in the industry.
Date: January 6-9, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: http://www.funtopics.com/
PGA Show
The PGA show is a yearly event that brings together golf industry professionals to discuss new ideas and products. The show is a great opportunity to network with other professionals, and learn about the latest innovations in the golf world.
Date: January 25-28, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.pgashow.com/
A3 Business Forum
The A3 Business Forum is the leading annual event for professionals in vision & imaging, robotics, motion control & motors, and artificial intelligence. Over 600 industry leaders exhibit their latest products and developments. The show is only open to employees of companies that maintain membership with the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
Date: January 31-February 2, 2022
Venue: Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.automate.org/a3-content/a3-business-forum
International Builders’ Show
The International Builders’ Show is an annual event focused on the residential construction industry. Attendees can expect product spotlights, educational seminars, construction demos and more.
Date: February 8-10, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.buildersshow.com/
KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
“Where the future of kitchen and bath is defined!” Discover the latest tech, products, and trends in the kitchen and bath industry. KBIS is co-located with the International Builders’ Show in the Orange County Convention Center.
Date: February 8-10, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://kbis.com/
HIMSS Conference and Exhibition
Dedicated to driving innovation in wellness, HIMSS is the pinnacle health information and technology show.
Date: March 14-18, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.himss.org/global-conference
Small Business Expo Orlando
The Small Business Expo is focused on promoting the latest tools and solutions for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The show provides a variety of resources to help business owners scale and drive growth. This expo is the perfect opportunity to learn about new products and services, network with other business owners, and get tips from experts in various industries.
Date: March 16, 2022
Venue: Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/city/orlando/
Enterprise Connect (formerly Voicecon) Orlando
Focused on highlighting ways that businesses can leverage communication technology, Enterprise Connect is the leading event for VoIP, UCaaS, collaboration systems, and contact center solutions.
Date: March 21-24, 2022
Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.enterpriseconnect.com/orlando
SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
The SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in laser systems, sensors, infrared, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, and autonomous systems.
Date: April 3-7, 2022
Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/defense-and-commercial-sensing
AUVSI XPONENTIAL
The AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference brings together professionals from from various industries who are interested in leveraging autonomous innovation. Attendees can expect to learn about the latest advances in AI, sensors, and cybersecurity. The conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and learn about the latest innovations in the field.
Date: April 25-28, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.xponential.org/xponential2022/public/enter.aspx
WATS Orlando – World Aviation Training Summit
The WATS Orlando show is the pinnacle aviation training gathering. The summit brings together decision makers and influencers to discuss the latest training techniques for pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance professionals.
Date: May 3-5, 2022
Venue: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://wats-event.com/
AP (Accounts Payable) Conference and Expo
The AP and P2P Conference is the most comprehensive event dedicated to Accounts Payable. Attendees can expect to learn about the latest advances in AP, and get proven best practices and tested solutions to the toughest challenges in today’s AP environment.
Date: May 15-17, 2022
Venue: Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
Cycle: Twice a year
Website: https://events.iofm.com/conference-spring/
ATD International Conference & Expo
The ATD International Conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest advances in talent development and organizational transformation through strategic training. Attendees can expect to gain insights about the latest advances in training techniques, and gain practical takeaways that can drive immediate improvement in their work.
Date: May 15-18, 2022
Venue: Varies
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://atdconference.td.org/
MEGACON
MEGACON is the largest show of its kind in the southeast United States, attracting fans of sci-fi, anime, horror, comics, and gaming from around the world. Enthusiasts can expect endless photo-ops, celebrity panels, “how to” workshops, and much more!
Date: May 19-22, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/
The Franchise Show – Orlando
The Franchise Show gives local entrepreneurs an opportunity to hear about up and coming franchise opportunities in their area. Between networking opportunities and seminars from successful owners, this is a “can’t miss” show for anybody looking to open a franchise location.
Date: May 21-22, 2022
Venue: Hyatt Regency Orlando
Cycle: Annual
Website: http://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/orlando/visitor/
Premiere Orlando
Premiere Orlando is the place to explore all that’s hot in the beauty industry – from the newest hair color trends and cutting techniques, to nail art, barber designs, skincare, and plenty more!
Date: June 4-6, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://premiereorlandoshow.biz/
UBU Expo & Europa Games – Orlando
Focused on fitness and wellness, the UBU Expo is essentially a passion and lifestyle show. Attendees are able to see the newest active lifestyle products from leading brands, participate in games and contests, attend seminars hosted by industry leaders and influencers, watch live fitness demos and more!
Date: July 2, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.ubuexpo.com/cities/orlando/
ICAST
ICAST is the world’s largest sport fishing trade show, attracting industry professionals from around the world. It is an industry-only event, and not open to the public. Between networking opportunities, new product showcases, and product demos, ICAST is the show to attend for anybody in the fishing and tackle industry.
Date: July 19-22, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://icastfishing.org/
RDH Under One Roof
RDH Under One Roof offers a variety of educational courses taught by leading speakers in the dental hygiene industry. It also provides attendees with the opportunity to check out new dental hygiene products and equipment from exhibitors.
Date: July 21-23, 2022
Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.rdhunderoneroof.com/
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show
If you’re a restaurant operator, baker, caterer, chef, food service personnel, or hospitality professional, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show should be on your list! Discover the latest trends in menu selections, design and decor, culinary performances and demos, food and hospitality marketing, and operations insights.
Date: September 19-20, 2022 (tentative)
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com/
Healthy Food Expo – Florida
The Healthy Food Expo celebrates foods that are both good for you and delicious. At the expo, you can sample foods from all different categories, including organic, vegan, gluten-free, allergy-safe, hormone-free, non-GMO, raw, low-sodium, low-fat, and more. You’ll also learn about how to use these foods in your business model to maximize profits. The Healthy Food Expo is co-located with Restaurant and Lodging show.
Date: September 19-20, 2022 (tentative)
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com/new-healthy-food-expo
NBAA-BACE – Aviation Convention and Exhibition
The largest business aviation show in the world! Attendees will gain insights on the future of business aviation, learn about about emerging innovations in flight, and check out the newest products from leading brands.
Date: October 18-20, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://nbaa.org/events/2022-nbaa-business-aviation-convention-exhibition-nbaa-bace/
PMA Fresh Summit
PMA Fresh Summit is the premier show for the fresh produce and florals industries. Expect to network with industry leaders, food safety experts, import/export professionals, retail buyers and more.
Date: October 27-29, 2022
Venue: Varies
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.pma.com/events/freshsummit
IAAPA Attractions Expo
IAAPA Expo is the world’s largest trade show for the attractions industry, with over 1,000 exhibitors from around the world. General managers, owners, and CEOs of theme parks, amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, and water parks attend the show to learn about new attractions, and connect with industry experts.
Date: November 15-18, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-expo/iaapa-expo-2022
I/ITSEC
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world’s largest conference for modeling, simulation and training. Held in early December in Orlando, Florida, I/ITSEC attendees can expect peer-reviewed paper presentations and analysis, special events, tutorials, a commercial exhibit hall, professional workshops, games and competitions, and STEM events for both teachers and students.
Date: November 28-December 2, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://www.iitsec.org/
Central Florida International Auto Show
Hosted at the Orange County Convention Center, the Central Florida International Auto Show takes place annually, with dozens of automotive manufacturers showcasing their latest models, tech, and features. Whether you work in the automotive industry, are looking for a new vehicle, or are just a plain ol’ “car-nut,” this is the show for you!
Date: December 2-4, 2022
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Cycle: Annual
Website: https://orlandoautoshow.com/
