Trade show

    IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show 2026

    The IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show is the premier annual gathering for the fair and exposition industry, held November 29 to December 2, 2026, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. It combines educational sessions, networking, and a trade show featuring products and services for fairs, festivals, and expositions. The event connects fair managers, board members, and industry suppliers in a state-of-the-art, LEED Silver certified venue in downtown Louisville.

    Dates

    Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2026

    City / country

    Louisville, USA

    Venue

    Kentucky International Convention Center

    20 Floor Picks

    Matched booths for IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show 2026

    Get my picks

    Exhibiting at?

    Enter your business email to get a free first Exclusive Spotlight worth 250$.

    Explore Spotlights
    Official Website

    Are you the organiser of this event?

    • Exhibiting at the IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show puts your products and services directly in front of decision-makers from fairs, festivals, and expositions across North America.
    • The dedicated trade show floor provides focused time to demonstrate solutions, generate leads, and build relationships with buyers who plan and purchase for large-scale public events.
    • With a concentrated audience of industry professionals, it is an efficient way to increase brand visibility and close sales in the fair and exposition market.

    Audience at a Glance

    Who Exhibits

    Exhibitor Profile

    10 categories represented

    • Fair and exposition suppliers
    • Amusement ride and attraction vendors
    • Food and beverage concessionaires
    • Ticketing and access control technology
    • Event marketing and sponsorship agencies
    • Portable sanitation and cleaning solutions
    • Insurance and financial services
    • Audio-visual and staging companies

    Who Attends

    Visitor Profile

    10 audience types

    • Fair and festival managers
    • Exposition and event organizers
    • Board members and volunteers
    • Concession and midway operators
    • Marketing and sponsorship professionals
    • Operations and facilities managers
    • Entertainment and programming buyers
    • Ticketing and box office staff

    Coverage & Spotlights

    No exhibitor spotlights published yet for this event.

    Be the first exhibitor featured at this event →

    Enquiry

    Want details on IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show 2026 — agenda, exhibiting, or attending?

    Drop your details and we'll forward your enquiry to the event organizers. They'll get back to you within 1–2 business days.

    Your info is shared only with the event organizers and the TSI team.