As we dive into 2025, the trade show calendar is packed with significant events across the construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. With major shows scheduled in key cities across the United States, industry professionals have numerous opportunities to connect, learn, and explore innovations in their respective fields.
February: A Strong Start to the Year
February emerges as a particularly active month, headlined by the massive Builders Show, expecting to draw an impressive 76,000 attendees and 1,800 exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This remarkable turnout signals strong industry engagement and confidence in the construction sector for 2025.
The AHR Expo in Orlando is another February heavyweight, anticipating over 48,000 attendees and 1,875 exhibitors at the Orange County Convention Center. This HVAC and refrigeration focused event continues to be a cornerstone of the industry’s annual calendar.
Manufacturing professionals aren’t left out, with MD&M bringing together over 25,000 attendees and nearly 1,800 exhibitors at the Anaheim Convention Center. This event showcases the robust state of American manufacturing entering 2025.
Access the googlesheet for Feb 2025 list of US Trade Shows here.
March: Diversity in Focus
March brings a diverse array of specialized events catering to specific industry niches:
The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas expects 11,000 attendees and nearly 1,000 exhibitors, highlighting the strength of the hardware and home improvement sector.
VERTICON, focusing on vertical construction, anticipates 15,000 attendees and 625 exhibitors in Palm Beach, demonstrating the growing importance of specialized construction techniques.
The PACK EXPO Southeast in St. Cloud, Minnesota, expects 7,000 attendees, showing the continued vitality of the packaging industry.
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Geographic Distribution
The Q1 2025 trade show circuit spans the entire country, with particular concentration in:
Florida: Multiple major events in Orlando, Palm Beach, and other cities
Nevada: Las Vegas continuing its role as a major trade show hub
California: Significant events in Anaheim and Long Beach
Texas: Several shows across Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
With the construction and manufacturing sectors showing strong engagement through trade show participation, Q1 2025 sets a positive tone for the year ahead. The diversity of events, from massive industry-wide gatherings to specialized technical conferences, suggests a healthy and evolving industrial landscape.
For industry professionals, these events offer invaluable opportunities for networking, education, and staying current with industry trends. The strong attendance numbers projected for many of these shows indicate that in-person professional gatherings remain crucial for business development and industry advancement in 2025.
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