CHICAGO — Today is the deadline to submit an application for the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Fastest 50. As applications close, TSE thanks show organizers for submitting their shows to the prestigious Fastest 50, which honors the 50 fastest-growing shows in the United States for 2022 based on net square footage, attendees and number of exhibiting companies compared to the last in-person event.
The 2023 edition of the Fastest 50 attracted more applications than ever before, with shows reporting impressive increases in exhibition space, attendance and exhibitor numbers.
“I am excited by the level of commitment and responsiveness “We are thrilled about the 2023 edition of the Fastest 50,” said Gabrielle Weiss, TSE Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. “The record number of submissions shows that the industry is in a strong rebound as the year draws to a close and shows are experiencing notable year-over-year growth. The entire TSE team looks forward to hosting an engaging and networking event to recognize and honor the courage of the shows and teams that have experienced success and growth in 2022.”
Applications are reviewed by the TSE Research Department, which includes post-show data submitted for quarterly dashboard reports.“From the dashboard submissions, we are able to determine if the show is eligible for consideration for the Fastest 50,” said Carri Jensen, TSE’s director of research. “Then, we also put out a call for submissions to request Fastest 50 submissions from shows that have not yet submitted their post-show data. The call for submissions is open to shows that have not yet submitted their post-show data for the year and to TSE subscribers in general. Once our submission process is complete, we compile all of the data and determine which shows have experienced the most growth in each metric category. The top 50 in each category make up the TSE Fastest 50, and the next 50 in each category make up the Next 50 list.”
The TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit is an annual event where industry leaders come together to network, educate, and celebrate the successes of their peers. The event features a peer-led educational summit where TSE’s award-winning content comes to life on the main stage with panel discussions and case studies, while diving into emerging trends the industry will experience in 2023 and beyond.
Contact Gabrielle Weiss at (312) 493-7753 or [email protected]; Carri Jensen at (541) 286-4014 or [email protected]