LAS VEGAS — Trade Show Executive (TSE) announced the winners of the 2024 Fastest 50 Grand Awards at its annual gala on May 9. The metrics-based awards highlight the shows that led the pack in growth rates for the 2023 editions.
Honorees include the PGA Show, CES, Pizza Tomorrow Summit and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas. The National Retail Federation’s NRF: Retail’s Big Show won the 2024 Rock Star Award, which recognizes a show that has not only experienced strong growth but also introduced innovative aspects that contributed to a strong performance.
““TSE is proud to recognize incredible shows that have outperformed all others,” said Carri Jensen, TSE’s Director of Research. “The Fastest 50 Grand Prix winners are a diverse group of high-performing companies of varying sizes and industries. Top honors went to established shows that continue to excel and to several that are just making their first appearance on the Fastest 50 list. It was especially inspiring to recognize a few shows that are only in their second year and have outperformed many long-standing shows. We are grateful to the show organizers who share their performance data and contribute to the robust, award-winning research that TSE provides.”
And the winners of the 2024 50 Fastest Grand Prix are…
Fastest Growing Salon by Net Square Foot Growth Percentage in 2023: SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas
The fastest growing trade show in terms of percentage growth in the number of exhibitors in 2023:The Pizza Tomorrow Summit
The fastest growing show by percentage growth in total attendance in 2023:Motion and Power Technology Exhibition
Fastest Growing Show by Net Square Feet and Attendance in 2023:THESE
The fastest growing trade show in terms of number of exhibitors in 2023:AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Exhibition)
Fastest Growing Annual Trade Show by Net Square Foot Growth Percentage in 2023: PGA Show
The fastest growing annual trade show in terms of percentage growth in total attendance in 2023:NRF: The Great Retail Show
The Fastest 50 Largest Show by Net Square Feet in 2023:THESE
The 50 fastest-growing shows with the most continuous growth:RE+
Best Newcomer Among the 50 Fastest:MAGICAL Nashville
Blended Growth’s Fastest Growing Show in 2023: Manifest
The fastest growing biennial according to Blended Growth in 2023: ALUMINUM USA
Top Overall Trade Show Organizer by Fastest and Most Recent Trade Shows in 2023: Information
Rock Star Award:NRF: The Great Retail Show
TSE pioneers in 2024:
- Christine Corkran, CMP, Deputy Brand Director, emerald
- Laura Feroce, Senior Event Marketing Manager, Information markets
- Lindsey Hall, Director of Enrollment, Questex
- Adam Horne, Digital Marketing Manager, Informa Markets
- Joe Kowalsky, event director, US Vet, CloserStill Media
- Lauren San Martin, Director of Membership and Marketing, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Society
- Debbie Schmidle, Senior Marketing Manager, Travel + Wellness Group, Questex
- Kim Sillo, Marketing Director – ISC Security Events, Reaction
- Aliece Stewart, MBA, Senior Sales Operations Manager, SupplySide, Informa Markets
- Heather Teplitz, CEM, Exhibition Sales and Services Manager, American Academy of Physician Associates
Stay tuned to TSE for a recap of the Education Summit. Subscribe to get your copy of this year’s in-depth coverage of the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit here.
Contact Carri Jensen at cjensen@tradeshowexecutive.com