Trade shows remain a critical platform for industry innovation, networking, and business growth. As we dive into the March 2025 trade show season, the landscape reveals a vibrant ecosystem of professional gatherings that span multiple industries and showcase the pulse of technological and economic advancement.

By the Numbers: A Snapshot of March 2025

Scale and Scope

  • Total Events: 150+ trade shows
  • Geographic Reach: 30+ US states
  • International Presence: Select shows in UK, France, Germany, and Netherlands

Industry Spotlights

1. Healthcare: The Powerhouse Sector

Healthcare continues to dominate the trade show landscape with over 25 specialized events. The HIMSS Global Health Conference in Las Vegas stands out, drawing 26,800 attendees and highlighting the sector’s ongoing digital transformation and innovation.

Key Healthcare Events:

  • AAD Annual Meeting
  • AAOS Annual Meeting
  • Dermatology Conferences
  • Medical Technology Showcases

2. Technology & Innovation: Driving Future Trends

With 15+ events, technology conferences are proving to be crucibles of innovation. The UI Conference and SATELLITE Conference demonstrate the sector’s rapid evolution, focusing on cutting-edge developments in software, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

3. Retail & Consumer Goods: Reinventing Commerce

Shoptalk and The Inspired Home Show headline a robust retail trade show season, with an impressive 58,000 attendees exploring the future of consumer experiences, e-commerce, and retail technology.

4. Manufacturing: Showcasing Industrial Innovation

The ProMat Show in Chicago emerges as a standout event, attracting 50,924 attendees and highlighting advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and logistics solutions.

Access the googlesheet for March 2025 list of US Trade Shows here.

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Who Should Be There?

Professional Attendee Breakdown

 

Healthcare Professionals

  • Medical researchers
  • Hospital administrators
  • Medical technology developers
  • Healthcare IT specialists

Technology Experts

  • Software architects
  • AI researchers
  • Digital transformation leaders
  • Startup founders

Manufacturing Leaders

  • Operations managers
  • Supply chain directors
  • Automation specialists
  • Engineering innovators

Retail Strategists

  • E-commerce directors
  • Brand managers
  • Customer experience designers
  • Retail technology innovators

March 2025’s trade shows are more than events—they’re launchpads for professional growth, technological breakthrough, and industry transformation.

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