Grand Award Winners

September 22-24, 2026

Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes, California

And the Winners of the Gold 100 Grand Awards Are:

The Largest Trade Show of 2025: CES® 

The Largest Trade Show of 2025 Managed by an Independent Organizer: World of Concrete 

The Largest Non-Annual Trade Show of 2025 by NSF: The Utility Expo 

The Gold 100 Non-Annual Trade Show with the Most Exhibitors in 2025: PACK EXPO Las Vegas 

The Gold 100 Non-Annual Trade Show with the Largest Attendance in 2025: ProMat 

The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Medical Show in 2025: AAD Annual Meeting 

The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Food Show in 2025: International Baking Industry Exposition 

The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Industrial Show in 2025: WasteExpo 

The Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Construction Show in 2025: International Roofing Expo

The Fastest-Growing Retail Show in 2025: Cosmoprof North America Miami 

Most Extreme Results from Social Media in 2025: The NAMM Show 

The Stickiest Show Floor in 2025: Licensing Expo 

Show with the Most Commendable Green Initiatives in 2025: ISC West 

Best Use of Technology and Data in 2025: SpaceCom

Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2025: Live Design International 

The Marketing Genius Award: VMX 

Best Strategic Partnership: ITS World Congress 

Best Attendee Acquisition Model: StreamTV Show

Best Exhibitor ROI in 2025: NATDA Trailer Show 

Staying Connected Award: ProMat 

Against All Odds Award: Antojo Industry Trade Expo

Good Impact Award: FDIC International

Best New Launch: PACK EXPO Southeast

Gold 100 Show with the Greatest Ascent in 2025: WasteExpo

The Top Show Organizer of 2025: Informa 

The Greatest Trade Show of 2025: Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)