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SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS - ALASKASmall & Boutique Meetings is Northstar's event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events |
once a year |
Anchorage, AK
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
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05/28/2026 3 days |
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ARIZONA WEDDING SHOW (SUMMER)The Arizona Wedding Show is the biggest wedding and event show in the region. Twice a year, the expo features more than 200 of the valley’s top wedding and event experts all in one place |
once a year |
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Center
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05/31/2026 1 day |
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CRUISE XPERIENCE INNOVATION SUMMIT AMERICASCXI Americas focus on elevating every facet of the Cruise guest experience, whether through improved cabin comfort, world-class dining and entertainment, or immersive attractions and personalized services |
once a year |
Miami, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
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06/09/2026 2 days |
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HRDS - HOTEL & RESORT DESIGN SOUTHHotel & Resort Design South (HRDS) caters exclusively to those involved in the design of world-class hotels, resorts, and private island destinations in the Southern States, Caribbean, and Latin America |
once a year |
Miami, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
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06/09/2026 2 days |
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INCENTIVE LIVE - USAIncentive Industry's Top Professionals Event. The biggest trends, the biggest influencers, the biggest spenders – all come together for three highly productive days |
once a year |
Boca Raton, FL
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06/21/2026 3 days |
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DESTINATION EASTDESTINATION EAST is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in the East |
once a year |
New York, NY
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07/29/2026 3 days |
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DESTINATION SOUTHEASTDESTINATION SOUTHEAST is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in the Southeast |
once a year |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
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08/09/2026 3 days |
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CONNECT MARKETPLACEConnect is the premier event that brings together planners, suppliers and experts in Corporate, Association, Speciality, Expo, Tour and Sports meetings & events for preset appointments, general sessions, planner/supplier round tables & quality networking |
once a year |
Tampa, FL
Tampa Convention Center
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08/24/2026 3 days |
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DESTINATION CALIFORNIADESTINATION CALIFORNIA is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in California |
once a year |
San Francisco, CA
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
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08/30/2026 3 days |
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DESTINATION HAWAIIDESTINATION HAWAII is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in Haiwaii |
once a year |
Wailea, HI
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
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Sept. 2026 (?) |
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DESTINATION MIDWESTDESTINATION MIDWEST is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in the Midwest |
once a year |
Grand Rapids, MI
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids
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09/22/2026 3 days |
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SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS - KNOXVILLESmall & Boutique Meetings is Northstar's event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events |
once a year |
Knoxville, TN
Marriott Downtown Knoxville
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Oct. 2026 (?) |
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SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS - PARC CITYSmall & Boutique Meetings is Northstar's event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events |
once a year |
Park City, UT
Pendry Park City
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Oct. 2026 (?) |
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IMEX AMERICAIMEX America is one of the largest trade shows for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry in USA. At this event, suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry come together |
once a year |
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
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10/13/2026 3 days |
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TEAMSConference & Expo for the Sports-Event Industry. TEAMS Expo features pre-scheduled appointment sessions between sponsors, exhibitors and event organizers so that real business can get done |
once a year |
Birmingham, AL
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10/26/2026 4 days |
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TEAMS USATEAMS Conference + Expo is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry |
once a year |
Birmingham, AL
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10/26/2026 4 days |
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CONNECT WESTConnect is the premier event that brings together planners, suppliers and experts in Corporate, Association, Speciality, Expo, Tour and Sports meetings & events for preset appointments, general sessions, planner/supplier round tables & quality networking |
once a year |
Scottsdale, AZ
Westin Kierland Resort
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11/04/2026 2 days |
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EXPO! EXPO!Expo! Expo! is the US International IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition and it is the “show for shows.” Exhibition and events industry professionals attend this show to learn about the latest industry trends &technology, as well as network with their peers |
once a year |
Milwaukee, WI
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11/16/2026 3 days |
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DESTINATION SOUTHWESTDESTINATION SOUTHWEST is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in the Southwest |
once a year |
El Paso, TX
El Paso Convention and Performing Art Center
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12/06/2026 3 days |
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LEADERSHIP FORUMThe Northstar Leadership Forum brings together the industry’s thought leaders – planning professionals and suppliers – for three days of education, networking and sharing of best practices |
once a year |
Monterey, CA
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12/13/2026 4 days |
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SPORTSTRAVEL LEADERSHIP FORUMThe premier gathering for the leading sports event organizers, host cities, venues, vendors, sponsors and other hospitality industry opinion leaders |
once a year |
Monterey, CA
Monterey Conference Center
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12/13/2026 4 days |
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ARIZONA WEDDING SHOW (JANUARY)The Arizona Wedding Show is the biggest wedding and event show in the region. Twice a year, the expo features more than 200 of the valley’s top wedding and event experts all in one place |
once a year |
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Center
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01/09/2027 2 days |
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BITAC FOOD & BEVERAGEFood & Beverage Executives and solution providers converge to connect and discuss equipping, furnishing, and running a restaurant or F&B, catering, convention... |
once a year |
Newport Beach, CA
VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa
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01/17/2027 3 days |
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NAMM SHOWThe NAMM Show is where people from all around the world get to experience the latest products from across music, sound, and event technology |
once a year |
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Convention Center
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01/28/2027 3 days |
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EXHIBITOR LIVEExhibition for the Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketing Professionals. EXHIBITOR LIVE is bringing your network together to share knowledge, connect with peers and learn what’s new in face-to-face marketing |
once a year |
Denver, CO
Colorado Convention Center
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02/14/2027 5 days |
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LUXURY & WELLNESS MEETINGSNorthstar Meetings Group's Luxury & Wellness Meetings event connects North American planners seeking luxury or wellness-focused venues for their meetings or incentives |
once a year |
Healdsburg, CA
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March 2027 (?) |
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SMU INTERNATIONALThe elite event for North American meeting and incentive travel buyers who are focused on placing programs around the world |
once a year |
New York, NY
New York Marriott Marquis
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03/07/2027 3 days |
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PHARMA FORUMForum designed to fueling the Future of Pharma Meetings. Impactful Insights from Distinguished Industry Leaders at the Forefront of Bio/Pharma, Healthcare, and Medical Meetings and Events |
once a year |
National Harbor, MD
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
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03/21/2027 4 days |
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DESTINATION WESTDESTINATION WEST is the leading hosted-buyer event for top-level, pre-qualified meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in the Southeast |
once a year |
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April 2027 (?) |
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SISO CEO SUMMITThe SISO CEO Summit is organised by the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO), featuring 500+ industry professionals. A Networking and Information-sharing event for the global show organizers, both large & small |
once a year |
Amelia Island, FL
Omni Amelia Island Resort
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04/05/2027 4 days |
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CONNECT SPRING MARKETPLACEConnect is the premier event that brings together planners, suppliers and experts in Corporate, Association, Speciality, Expo, Tour and Sports meetings & events for preset appointments, general sessions, planner/supplier round tables & quality networking |
once a year |
Las Vegas, NV
Wynn Las Vegas Resort
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04/21/2027 3 days |