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Trade Show & Expo

Exhibition-floor events where buyers meet suppliers

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A trade show or expo is a large exhibition-floor event where companies take stands to show products and buyers come to compare suppliers in person. They are organised by industry, run for one to several days, and frequently pair the floor with a stage programme of talks. On Otaly each expo page shows the dates, the venue, whether entry is trade-only or open to the public, and how to get a pass.

A trade show or expo is an exhibition-floor event: suppliers take stands, buyers walk the floor, and business gets done face to face over one or more days. Most are organised around a single industry, and many run a talks programme alongside the floor. This hub collects the trade shows and expos listed on Otaly so you can see which are coming up, check whether they are open to the public or trade-only, and register or buy a pass.

At a glance

  • Industry exhibition floor
  • Buyers and suppliers meet in person
  • Trade-only or public entry
  • Often paired with a talks stage
  • Free or paid visitor passes

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 16

Good to know

What is the difference between a trade show and a conference?
A trade show is built around an exhibition floor and commercial meetings; a conference is built around a programme of talks. Many expos include a talks stage, but the floor is the main event.
Are trade shows open to the general public?
Some are, some are trade-only and ask for proof of industry affiliation. The event page states which, so check before travelling.
How much does an expo pass cost?
It varies widely: many trade shows offer free visitor registration and charge only exhibitors, while others sell paid visitor or delegate passes. The price is shown on the event page.
Can I exhibit rather than attend?
Exhibiting is arranged with the organiser directly. Use the contact details on the event page to ask about stand availability and rates.
What should I prepare before attending a trade show?
Look at the exhibitor list if one is published, pick the stands that matter to you, and book meetings ahead where possible — the floor is large and time goes quickly.