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March Trade Show Calendar
Dates below are exhibition days unless marked as event or market dates. Check the individual entry for related conference dates.
Dates | Trade show | City |
|---|---|---|
Mar 1–3 | WVC Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 1–4 (event) | GDC Festival of Gaming | San Francisco, CA |
Mar 2–4 | ASD Market Week | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 2–4 | DTECH | Atlanta, GA |
Mar 3–5 | AAOS Annual Meeting | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 3–5 | Natural Products Expo West | Anaheim, CA |
Mar 3–5 | Commodity Classic | New Orleans, LA |
Mar 4–6 | HPBExpo | Nashville, TN |
Mar 7–9 | Seafood Expo North America | Boston, MA |
Mar 8–10 | APEC | New Orleans, LA |
Mar 9–11 | OFC | Los Angeles, CA |
Mar 9–11 | SATShow | Washington, DC |
Mar 9–11 | The Inspired Home Show | Chicago, IL |
Mar 10–12 | The Work Truck Show | Indianapolis, IN |
Mar 10–13 (event) | Vision Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 16–18 | Light and Intelligent Building North America | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 16–18 | VERTICON | Anaheim, CA |
Mar 17–19 | Global Pet Expo | Orlando, FL |
Mar 18–20 | Mid-America Trucking Show | Louisville, KY |
Mar 22–24 (event) | Shoptalk Spring | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 23–24 | Bar and Restaurant Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 23–25 (event) | Enterprise Connect | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 24–25 | Medtrade | Fort Worth, TX |
Mar 31–Apr 2 | ISA International Sign Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
Mar 31–Apr 1 | Inside Self-Storage World Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
March Trade Show Details
1. WVC Vegas
Exhibit dates: March 1–3, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Conference: February 28–March 3.
Veterinary professionals visit the WVC exhibition to compare clinical equipment, diagnostics, medicines and practice services. Exhibitors should choose a clear audience within the practice, such as clinicians, technicians or managers. Demonstrate one relevant task and keep detailed product or implementation questions separate from the brief introduction at the aisle.
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2. GDC Festival of Gaming
Event dates: March 1–4, 2027
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Business Hall and Festival Hall have different opening schedules.
GDC connects game developers, publishers and business partners with tools, platforms and services used to make and distribute games. A playable build or developer workflow gives visitors a useful basis for discussion. Set the demonstration length to match the task, and provide headphones where audio is essential to understanding the product.
3. ASD Market Week
Exhibit dates: March 2–4, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, North and Central Halls, Las Vegas, NV
ASD covers wholesale merchandise across gift, lifestyle and general retail categories. Retail buyers compare product selection, price points and ordering terms, often across several categories in one visit. Organize the stand around how a store would buy and merchandise the range, with stock availability and case quantities easy to find.
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4. DTECH
Exhibit dates: March 2–4, 2027
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Full event: March 1–4.
DTECH focuses on electricity transmission, distribution and the systems supporting grid operations. Utilities and their partners evaluate hardware, software and engineering services. A demonstration should identify the operational problem and show the data or equipment involved, with technical staff available to discuss how the solution fits an existing utility environment.
5. AAOS Annual Meeting
Exhibit dates: March 3–5, 2027
Location: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV
Meeting: March 3–6.
Orthopaedic clinicians and industry teams compare implants, instruments, imaging and related technology at AAOS. For device suppliers, a structured product demonstration helps visitors see the relevant technique or workflow. Keep instruments arranged in use order, with an appropriate surface for handling them and qualified staff for detailed product questions.
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6. Natural Products Expo West
Exhibit dates: March 3–5, 2027
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Full event: March 2–5.
Natural and organic product brands meet retail buyers, distributors and other industry partners at Expo West. Food and beverage sampling is useful when it supports a clear conversation about the product and retail fit. Keep serving, replenishment and waste handling organized so the buyer can taste the product and review the package without crowding.
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7. Commodity Classic
Exhibit dates: March 3–5, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
Commodity Classic serves crop producers comparing equipment, inputs, technology and agricultural services. The audience makes field performance and operational fit more useful subjects than broad company claims. Show the crop, machine or decision the product supports, with a specific example that a grower can relate to an existing operation.
8. HPBExpo
Exhibit dates: March 4–6, 2027
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Pre-show meetings and activities: March 3.
Hearth, patio and barbecue brands meet specialty retailers and other trade buyers at HPBExpo. The show includes indoor and outdoor exhibits, so the right display format depends on whether the product needs to operate. Confirm the approved location and requirements for any live burn or cooking demonstration before designing the surrounding display.
9. Seafood Expo North America
Exhibit dates: March 7–9, 2027
Location: Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Seafood suppliers meet retail, foodservice and distribution buyers assessing species, formats and supply options. Samples need to support a sourcing discussion, with origin, pack size and availability clearly stated. Plan cold storage and serving around the products actually being offered, and leave room to discuss specifications away from active preparation.
10. APEC
Exhibit dates: March 8–10, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
Conference: March 7–11.
The Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition connects power electronics engineers with component, test and system suppliers. Technical buyers need to compare efficiency, thermal behavior and application fit. A labeled circuit or evaluation board can make the discussion concrete, especially when the operating conditions behind any performance figures are easy to see.
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11. OFC
Exhibit dates: March 9–11, 2027
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Technical conference: March 7–11.
OFC covers optical networking and communications, from components and fiber to systems and testing. Engineers and purchasing teams need to understand interoperability as well as individual product performance. Show the connection between devices in the demonstration, label the test conditions and make interface specifications available for visitors comparing multiple suppliers.
12. SATShow
Exhibit dates: March 9–11, 2027
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Full event: March 8–11.
SATShow’s exhibition serves the satellite communications market, including equipment, connectivity and supporting services. Visitors may be evaluating a component, network or complete service offering. Use a clear system diagram to show where the product belongs, and distinguish hardware demonstrations from conversations about capacity, coverage or service delivery.
13. The Inspired Home Show
Exhibit dates: March 9–11, 2027
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Housewares brands meet retail buyers sourcing products for cooking, cleaning, storage and everyday home use. Practical products benefit from a short demonstration that makes the function obvious. Show the retail package and available assortment alongside the working sample, so buyers can evaluate both the product and its place on the shelf.
14. The Work Truck Show
Exhibit dates: March 10–12, 2027
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Work Truck Week: March 9–12.
The Work Truck Show brings commercial vehicle bodies, equipment, components and services to fleet and upfitting professionals. Buyers need to see how equipment fits the vehicle and the job. Provide access to mounting points, storage and operating features, with vehicle placement settled before surrounding counters or display structures are finalized.
15. Vision Expo
Event dates: March 10–13, 2027
Location: The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV
Eyewear brands, lens suppliers and clinical technology companies meet optical retailers and eyecare professionals at Vision Expo. Frame selection and equipment evaluation require different settings. Give eyewear buyers clear collection groupings and mirrors, while reserving a separate demonstration position for products that need a controlled view or a longer explanation.
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16. Light and Intelligent Building North America
Exhibit dates: March 16–18, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Education: March 15–18.
Lighting, controls and building technology come together at this successor to LightFair. Designers, specifiers and system professionals need to assess both the visible effect and the way products work together. Use consistent comparison conditions for fixtures, and make the control sequence understandable without requiring a long explanation from booth staff.
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17. VERTICON
Exhibit dates: March 16–18, 2027
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Full event: March 15–18.
VERTICON serves the vertical aviation industry, with aircraft, components, equipment and services for operators and their suppliers. Exhibitors should make the aircraft application or maintenance task clear at the start of the conversation. Full-size aircraft and large equipment require a display plan built around access, handling and the show’s aircraft procedures.
18. Global Pet Expo
Exhibit dates: March 17–19, 2027
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Pet product manufacturers meet retailers, distributors and other qualified trade buyers at Global Pet Expo. The range spans food, accessories, care and other pet categories. Organize products by the animal, use or store category they serve, with packaging and assortment choices visible enough for buyers to judge retail fit during a short visit.
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19. Mid-America Trucking Show
Exhibit dates: March 18–20, 2027
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
MATS attracts trucking professionals evaluating vehicles, components, accessories and operating services. Owner-operators and fleets may ask different questions, so explain which application a product is designed for. A display that exposes service points, fitting details or cab use makes it easier to move from initial interest to a practical equipment discussion.
20. Shoptalk Spring
Event dates: March 22–24, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Retail and consumer brand teams use Shoptalk to evaluate commerce technology, services and potential partners. The event is strongly oriented toward meetings and business conversations. A concise retail use case helps qualify interest before a longer discussion; keep the demonstration focused enough that scheduled meetings can start and finish on time.
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21. Bar and Restaurant Expo
Exhibit dates: March 23–24, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Las Vegas, NV
Full event: March 22–24.
Bar and restaurant operators compare beverages, food, equipment and operating technology at this expo. Exhibitors need to connect a product to the service environment it supports. For tasting-led displays, place the sample and menu application together, while keeping replenishment and preparation out of the main buyer conversation area.
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22. Enterprise Connect
Event dates: March 23–25, 2027
Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV
Enterprise Connect covers workplace communications, collaboration and customer experience technology. Enterprise buyers want to understand how a solution fits their users and existing systems. Build the demonstration around a recognizable call, meeting or service interaction, then explain the integration and administration requirements rather than listing every platform feature.
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23. Medtrade
Exhibit dates: March 24–25, 2027
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
Conference: March 23–25.
Home medical equipment providers visit Medtrade to assess products and services for their businesses. Equipment, mobility products and software need to be shown in the context of the provider’s work. Leave enough space to handle or maneuver the product, and keep technical and ordering information available after the demonstration.
24. ISA International Sign Expo
Exhibit dates: March 31–April 2, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Pre-conference: March 30. The exhibition continues into April.
Sign and graphics professionals compare printers, finishing equipment, materials and display technology at ISA Sign Expo. A useful demonstration follows a piece of work from production to finished output. Make the result easy to inspect, with media type and production settings stated so visitors can judge the application rather than only the visual effect.
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25. Inside Self-Storage World Expo
Exhibit dates: March 31–April 1, 2027
Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV
Education: March 30–April 2. Exhibits close April 1.
Self-storage owners and operators compare building systems, access technology, software and business services at ISS World Expo. Suppliers should explain which stage of a facility’s life they support, from development to daily operation. For technology displays, demonstrate a specific tenant or manager task and keep the associated hardware visible beside the software.
Cross-Month Dates to Know
ISA International Sign Expo runs March 31–April 2. Inside Self-Storage World Expo exhibits run March 31–April 1, although its education continues through April 2. Both belong in March and April planning; neither should be treated as a new exhibition starting in April.
Planning for March Shows
First-week conflicts. WVC, GDC, ASD, DTECH, AAOS, Expo West and Commodity Classic overlap in the opening week. Choose by buyer fit before allocating shared staff or demonstration equipment.
Technical demonstrations. OFC, APEC and SATShow serve different technical markets. Prepare application-specific demos and product information rather than reusing one broad technology presentation.
Month-end handoff. The two exhibitions continuing into April need staffing and freight arrangements that extend beyond the March calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which March shows suit consumer product brands?
Natural Products Expo West serves natural and organic products, The Inspired Home Show focuses on housewares, and Global Pet Expo serves the pet trade. ASD covers a wider wholesale merchandise mix. Compare the retail channel and product category before choosing.
Which events are relevant to engineering and technology suppliers?
DTECH, APEC, OFC, SATShow and Light and Intelligent Building North America address distinct applications. Their audiences range from utility teams to electronics, communications and building professionals. Choose the event where your product solves a recognizable sourcing or design problem.
Does Work Truck Week have exhibits on March 9?
The Work Truck Show exhibit hall opens March 10 and runs through March 12. Work Truck Week begins March 9 with other programming. Use the March 10–12 exhibition dates when planning general booth staffing.
Why are two March shows also relevant to April?
ISA International Sign Expo and Inside Self-Storage World Expo both open March 31 and continue into April. Their full exhibition ranges are retained here so the calendar reflects actual open days rather than only the month in which a show starts.
What should a March exhibit brief include?
Include the selected show, booth dimensions, products or equipment, demonstration needs and meeting requirements. If the same assets are needed at another event, add both move-in and move-out schedules before finalizing a reuse plan.
