CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is accepting entries to its Gold 100 and Fastest 50 programs; the deadline to submit is Dec. 31, 2025.
There is no entry fee required to be considered for the Fastest 50 or Gold 100 programs. If you have already submitted 2025 show data for the TSE quarterly Dashboard, then the TSE Research team will confirm that data with you to be considered for the programs.
TSE Fastest 50 Program
The TSE Fastest 50 program recognizes the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. in the following categories:
- Net square footage of paid exhibit space
- Number of exhibiting companies
- Number of attendees
Only shows that took place in 2025 will be eligible for the upcoming program.
Fastest 50-ranked shows will be invited to attend TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, taking place April 22-24, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. The Next 50, the group of shows just on the heels of the fastest in each of the three categories, will also be invited to the event.
Submit your entry to the Fastest 50 program here.
TSE Gold 100 Program
The TSE Gold 100 program recognizes the 100 largest shows in the U.S., measured by paid exhibit space. The upcoming program will honor shows that took place in 2025.
The shows that make the Gold 100 rankings will be invited to attend TSE’s Gold 100 Awards & Summit, an illustrious industry event taking place Sept. 22-24, 2026, at the Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, Calif.
Submit your entry to the Gold 100 program here.
If you have any questions about entries, please reach out to Carri Jensen, TSE’s Director of Research, at cjensen@tradeshowexecutive.com or (541) 286-4014.
