Retail and Commerce Conferences
43 conferences and trade shows taking place September 2026 to January 2027. Each page carries the event’s dates, venue, who attends and what it costs, with a source for every fact.
CEDIA Expo 2026
CEDIA Expo is the annual trade show for professionals who design, install, and integrate smart home, AV, security, and connected-home technology.
September 1–4, 2026
COTERIE New York 2026
COTERIE New York is a women's contemporary fashion trade show connecting buyers with emerging to established labels.
September 9–11, 2026
Groceryshop 2026
Groceryshop brings together leaders across everyday retail channels and categories.
September 22–24, 2026
Story Nashville 2026
STORY is a global gathering of creators, leaders and change-makers working in a variety of industries to shift narratives and shape the future by telling stories that matter.
October 1–2, 2026
Martinis and Mistletoe 2026
Martinis and Mistletoe is a holiday shopping event featuring nearly 200 merchants at Agricenter International in Memphis.
October 2–4, 2026
DogCo Business Summit 2026
DogCo Business Summit is an annual conference for pet care professionals.
October 2–4, 2026
The National Franchise Show Philadelphia 2026
The National Franchise Show Philadelphia brings successful franchises and brand-new opportunities from every industry under one roof.
October 3–4, 2026
Fast Casual Executive Summit 2026
Fast Casual Executive Summit 2026 is a gathering for top-level restaurant executives.
October 4–6, 2026
NACS Show - National Association of Convenience Stores 2026
NACS Show is a convenience and fuel retailing event.
Conference: October 6–9, 2026; Expo: October 7–9, 2026
Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026
Governor's Conference on Tourism is scheduled for Mississippi tourism industry professionals, with attendee and exhibitor registration listed.
October 6–8, 2026
Rocky Mountain Audio Video Expo 2026
Rocky Mountain Audio Video Expo 2026 is billed as FUSION, bringing audio, video, and storytelling together.
October 7–8, 2026
Midwest Market Days 2026
Midwest Market Days is a two-day wholesale merchandise and closeout tradeshow covering closeout and direct import general merchandise.
October 7–8, 2026
Child Care Success Summit 2026
Child Care Success Summit 2026 is a business summit for child care owners, hosted by Jennifer Conner.
October 8–10, 2026
Southern Nashville Home Show 2026
A consumer home show featuring industry experts, top brands, and home improvement solutions for renovation, decoration, and new construction.
October 9–11, 2026
All-Aquarium Catfish Convention 2026
A GSAS-hosted convention for the aquarium catfish hobby and industry.
October 9–11, 2026
Pizza Expo Columbus 2026
B2B trade show for the pizza and Italian restaurant industry, featuring seminars, workshops, and live demonstrations.
October 11–12
NASGW Expo 2026
NASGW Expo is a private, member-only event for the shooting sports wholesale and retail industry.
October 13–15, 2026
Tuolumne County Tourism Summit, Awards, & Partner Showcase 2026
The summit brings travel and tourism professionals together to share insights, news, and updates about Tuolumne County and California.
WatchTime New York 2026
A three-day watch event featuring brand presentations, industry panels, and direct collector engagement.
October 16–18, 2026
Ocala Pet Palooza 2026
A two-day celebration of pet culture featuring pet parades, costume contests, animal exhibits, and adoption opportunities.
October 17-18, 2026
Marina Association of Texas Conference & Trade Show 2026
The 2026 Marina Association of Texas Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for October 19–21 at The Tremont House in Galveston, Texas.
October 19–21, 2026
Kansas Tourism Conference 2026
The Kansas Tourism Conference is an annual event for tourism industry professionals across Kansas.
October 19–21, 2026
Women in Retail Leadership Circle On The Road New York 2026
A full-day regional event for executive women in retail leadership, with C-suite conversations, panels, and peer connections.
October 20, 2026
Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026
Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism is an annual conference with expert speakers, social events, and networking for the tourism industry.
October 20–22, 2026
Executive Conference 2026
Executive Conference is the National Grocers Association's annual event for decision-makers and leadership teams in the independent grocery industry.
October 20–22, 2026
St. Louis City Summit 2026
St. Louis City Summit takes place October 21, 2026 at the Imperial Brady Warehouse, highlighting foodservice packaging, janitorial supplies, and floor care products.
October 21, 2026
Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience 2026
Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience is a three-day tribute to the world's greatest wines.
October 22–24, 2026
Southern Aquatic Experience 2026
Southern Aquatic Experience is a sixth annual aquarium trade event hosted by Aquarium Specialty.
October 24, 2026, 10:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tales on Tour 2026
Tales on Tour 2026 is a multi-city education and cultural exchange series for hospitality and bar professionals.
October 26–27, 2026
WTE Miami 2026
The fastest-growing travel trade show in the US, connecting travel and tourism professionals with hosted buyers.
October 27–28, 2026
TRAFFIC SHOW 2026
A biannual wholesale trade show connecting outdoor, active, and lifestyle brands with retail buyers.
October 28-29, 2026
Time for Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Workshop 2026
This two-day workshop equips school and district leaders with four essential skills for transformational change. Led by expert instructors including Luis F. Cruz, it combines presentations with practical resources for implementation.
October 28–29, 2026
Annual Fall Conference & Expo 2026
Annual Fall Conference & Expo is an in-person conference with general sessions, breakout sessions, an exhibit hall, and networking events.
October 28–30, 2026
Southern Utah Home Show 2026
A home show featuring local and national vendors in home, outdoor living, beauty, decor, DIY and related categories.
October 30–November 1, 2026
The National Franchise Expo - Pasadena 2026
The National Franchise Expo - Pasadena is an "Own Your Own Business" event where attendees meet successful franchises and brand-new opportunities from every industry face to face.
October 31–November 1, 2026
Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2027
CES is the technology industry's proving ground for breakthrough innovations, held annually in Las Vegas.
January 6-9, 2027
NRF Retail's Big Show 2027
Retail's Big Show is the retail industry's largest annual event, bringing more than 41,000 retail professionals to New York City each year under the NRF 2027 theme "Fast Forward."
January 10–12, 2027
The NAMM Show 2027
The NAMM Show is NAMM's annual trade show for the global music products industry, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
Exhibits expected January 28–30
Roast Summit 2026
Roast Summit is designed for coffee roasting professionals to gain insights and knowledge, and connect with fellow coffee professionals.
Plantmania Expo 2026
Plantmania Expo is an indoor market-style event featuring rare, exotic, and popular house plants from growers across the world.
NRHSA Convention & Table Top Expo 2026
NRHSA Convention & Table Top Expo 2026 is organised by National Retail Hobby Stores Association.
Annual Great Country Clubs of the Midwest Symposium 2026
An annual Chicago symposium for private club leaders.
October 18–20
Luxury Sales Summit 2026
Luxury Sales Summit is a specialty event for qualified Nexion Travel Group advisors who sell Nexion's luxury and upper-premium preferred-partner products.
November 7–12, 2026 (hotel-block window)