1. New York International Auto Show
More than 1.3 million attendees will get to check out the designs of 40 vehicle manufacturers' cars, trucks, and SUVs at this year's show April 14 through 23. An automotive technology competition and career fair are included at the Javits Center. Show director Candida Romanelli plans the show and related events, and Sams Crispe Communications handles PR. Bentley will host a charity gala April 13 to benefit the East Side House Settlement.
2. New York National Boat Show
This show came to Javits from December 31, 2005, until January 8, 2006, and displayed more than 1,000 vessels from 534 exhibitors. The National Marine Manufacturers Association produces the event; Michael Duffy has been the show's manager for 15 years, and Rae van Maanen has handled PR for 10. How does Duffy keep the century-old show fresh? "Every year we look forward to providing special features and giveaways," Duffy says. This year that included the "Boats of Bond" exhibit, which showcased memorabilia and five souped-up vessels from decades of James Bond movies. "It was a good fit because we thought it would appeal to the adventurous spirit of boaters," van Maanen adds, "These days the show is a media magnet—not only do we get coverage, but since we are the first show of the year we're the bellwether for the entire industry."
3. New York International Gift Fair
More than 2,000 exhibitors and 43,000 buyers converge on nearly 650,000 square feet of exhibit space twice a year—making this the largest gift show in the country. George Little Management owns and produces the fair at the Javits Center, Penn Plaza Pavilion, and Piers 90, 92, and 94. The first show was January 28 to February 2, and the summer show will be August 12 to 17. Leslie-Nathan Street is the show director and Deborah Hilfman is show manager.
4. Greater New York Dental Meeting
The Javits Center holds an international crowd of 42,000 health care professionals and 1,500 technical exhibits during the Greater New York Dental Meeting, one of the largest conferences and educational programs of its kind. This year's meeting November 24 to 29 marks the 81st year, and is sponsored by the Second District Dental Society and the New York County Dental Society.
5. American International Toy Fair
Beanie Babies, Teletubbies, and other colorful characters fill this annual show, operated by the Toy Industry Association. The show hosts more than 20,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors from roughly 30 countries to see the latest trends and products in the industry. Two new sections this year featured
electronics and art-inspired goods. More than 325,000 square feet of exhibits occupied the Javits Center and showrooms throughout the Toy Building from February 12 to 15.
6. International Vision Expo East
Co-owned by Reed Exhibitions and the Vision Council of America, this trade show and conference celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. An opening ceremony kicks off the show for suppliers and attendees. Eileen Baird is vice president of event management with John Moriarty as event director. Tina Jordan handles PR. The show was held at the Javits Center from March 31 to April 2.
7. National Retail Federation Annual Convention & Expo
The world's largest retail trade association brought 15,000 attendees to the Javits Center and covered 135,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition to its sessions and panels, this year's related events included a lunch with Saturday Night Live's Darrell Hammond and a silent auction to benefit the NRF Foundation. MasterCard sponsored this year's show, held January 15 to 17.
8. The Incentive Show
Incentive and Potentials magazines host this 71-year-old show, where exhibitors hawk everything from logoed keychains and tchotckes to gift cards and spa products. The two-day event at the Javits Center attracts attendees in sales, marketing, human resources, public relations, purchasing, and related fields. VNU Expositions produces the show, held May 3 to 4. General Colin Powell will give the keynote speech; Link Marketing Communications handles the show's PR.
9. The Medical Design and Manufacturing East Expo and Conference
This show runs concurrently with three industry-relevant co-located shows: Atlantic Design & Manufacturing Show, the EastPack packaging show, and Automation Technology Expo. Known as MD&M East, the show boasts 900 exhibitors and expects 9,000 buyers to attend. This year's show at the Javits Center will run June 6 to 8, and is produced by Los Angeles-based Canon Communications.
10. National Stationery Show
More than 1,400 exhibitors and 14,000 buyers attend this expo to check out the newest goods in the stationery industry. George Little Management organizes the show, at the Javits Center from May 21 to 24 in conjunction with the Supply Side, Surtex, and International Contemporary Furniture Fair. The "Pen Pavillion," launched in collaboration with the International Pen Association, makes its debut this year.
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More than 1.3 million attendees will get to check out the designs of 40 vehicle manufacturers' cars, trucks, and SUVs at this year's show April 14 through 23. An automotive technology competition and career fair are included at the Javits Center. Show director Candida Romanelli plans the show and related events, and Sams Crispe Communications handles PR. Bentley will host a charity gala April 13 to benefit the East Side House Settlement.
2. New York National Boat Show
This show came to Javits from December 31, 2005, until January 8, 2006, and displayed more than 1,000 vessels from 534 exhibitors. The National Marine Manufacturers Association produces the event; Michael Duffy has been the show's manager for 15 years, and Rae van Maanen has handled PR for 10. How does Duffy keep the century-old show fresh? "Every year we look forward to providing special features and giveaways," Duffy says. This year that included the "Boats of Bond" exhibit, which showcased memorabilia and five souped-up vessels from decades of James Bond movies. "It was a good fit because we thought it would appeal to the adventurous spirit of boaters," van Maanen adds, "These days the show is a media magnet—not only do we get coverage, but since we are the first show of the year we're the bellwether for the entire industry."
3. New York International Gift Fair
More than 2,000 exhibitors and 43,000 buyers converge on nearly 650,000 square feet of exhibit space twice a year—making this the largest gift show in the country. George Little Management owns and produces the fair at the Javits Center, Penn Plaza Pavilion, and Piers 90, 92, and 94. The first show was January 28 to February 2, and the summer show will be August 12 to 17. Leslie-Nathan Street is the show director and Deborah Hilfman is show manager.
4. Greater New York Dental Meeting
The Javits Center holds an international crowd of 42,000 health care professionals and 1,500 technical exhibits during the Greater New York Dental Meeting, one of the largest conferences and educational programs of its kind. This year's meeting November 24 to 29 marks the 81st year, and is sponsored by the Second District Dental Society and the New York County Dental Society.
5. American International Toy Fair
Beanie Babies, Teletubbies, and other colorful characters fill this annual show, operated by the Toy Industry Association. The show hosts more than 20,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors from roughly 30 countries to see the latest trends and products in the industry. Two new sections this year featured
electronics and art-inspired goods. More than 325,000 square feet of exhibits occupied the Javits Center and showrooms throughout the Toy Building from February 12 to 15.
6. International Vision Expo East
Co-owned by Reed Exhibitions and the Vision Council of America, this trade show and conference celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. An opening ceremony kicks off the show for suppliers and attendees. Eileen Baird is vice president of event management with John Moriarty as event director. Tina Jordan handles PR. The show was held at the Javits Center from March 31 to April 2.
7. National Retail Federation Annual Convention & Expo
The world's largest retail trade association brought 15,000 attendees to the Javits Center and covered 135,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition to its sessions and panels, this year's related events included a lunch with Saturday Night Live's Darrell Hammond and a silent auction to benefit the NRF Foundation. MasterCard sponsored this year's show, held January 15 to 17.
8. The Incentive Show
Incentive and Potentials magazines host this 71-year-old show, where exhibitors hawk everything from logoed keychains and tchotckes to gift cards and spa products. The two-day event at the Javits Center attracts attendees in sales, marketing, human resources, public relations, purchasing, and related fields. VNU Expositions produces the show, held May 3 to 4. General Colin Powell will give the keynote speech; Link Marketing Communications handles the show's PR.
9. The Medical Design and Manufacturing East Expo and Conference
This show runs concurrently with three industry-relevant co-located shows: Atlantic Design & Manufacturing Show, the EastPack packaging show, and Automation Technology Expo. Known as MD&M East, the show boasts 900 exhibitors and expects 9,000 buyers to attend. This year's show at the Javits Center will run June 6 to 8, and is produced by Los Angeles-based Canon Communications.
10. National Stationery Show
More than 1,400 exhibitors and 14,000 buyers attend this expo to check out the newest goods in the stationery industry. George Little Management organizes the show, at the Javits Center from May 21 to 24 in conjunction with the Supply Side, Surtex, and International Contemporary Furniture Fair. The "Pen Pavillion," launched in collaboration with the International Pen Association, makes its debut this year.
Posted 04.05.06
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?Toy Fair exhibits at the Javits Center.
