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There are xx employees in the Trade Show & Event Planning industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Trade show and conference planners organize, promote and manage events, such as business and trade shows, conventions, conferences and meetings. They may also manage and provide staff to operate the facilities in which these events take place. This industry does not include operators that organize, promote or manage live performing arts, sports events or festivals; these services are classified under the Concert and Event Promotion industry (IBISWorld report 71133).
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There is 130,556 people employed in the Trade Show & Event Planning in the US as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Trade Show & Event Planning in the US grew 1.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
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The average Trade Show & Event Planning in the US business is 2.5 employees.
The average business in the Trade Show & Event Planning in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Trade Show & Event Planning in the US has increased in the last five years.