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Massachusetts is a thriving hub for annual trade shows, anchored by Boston’s world-class venues like the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Hynes Convention Center, along with the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.

From Seafood Expo North America and Biotech Week Boston to EmTech MIT, RAPID + TCT, and the Robotics Summit & Expo, the state draws industry leaders across seafood, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and consumer lifestyle. Explore the top annual trade shows below to find the right event for your brand.

Annual trade show events in Massachusetts

Seafood

  • Seafood Expo North America (SENA): This is the largest seafood trade event in North America and a major global exhibition for the seafood industry. It attracts thousands of buyers and suppliers of fresh, frozen, packaged, and value-added seafood products. The annual, three-day event is held in Boston at the MCEC.

Technology and robotics

  • EmTech MIT: Curated by MIT Technology Review, this is a premier business technology conference for executives to discuss transformative technologies and decode the future. A related event, EmTech AI, is specifically geared toward AI leaders.
  • RAPID + TCT: Held in Boston at the MCEC, this is North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. It features the latest technology from leading product and service providers.
  • Robotics Summit & Expo: This Boston-based event brings together developers and industry professionals to discuss advancements in robotics across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and manufacturing.
  • AI Tech Live: This event at the Hynes Convention Cente in Boston focuses on the artificial intelligence sector, featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions.

Healthcare

  • Biotech Week Boston / Fierce Biotech Week: This event brings together biotech leaders and innovators to accelerate breakthroughs in the life sciences.
  • TIDES USA: Held at the Hynes Convention Center, this event focuses on the development of peptide and oligonucleotide therapeutics.
  • Yankee Dental Congress: As New England’s largest annual dental meeting, this event in Boston combines continuing education courses with an extensive exhibit floor of dental product vendors.

Consumer and lifestyle

  • Snowbound Expo: An annual event held in Boston at the MCEC for enthusiasts of winter activities and sports.
  • Whiskies of the World Expo: This exposition is centered around whiskies and takes place in Boston.
  • Boston Cup Classic Car Show: An annual classic car show held on the Boston Common.
  • Original Western Mass Home & Garden Show: Held annually at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, this show connects businesses with consumers interested in home improvement
  • Topsfield Fair: This is an annual county fair in Topsfield that draws large crowds.