WASHINGTON — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) today announced its Annual Conference and Exhibition has been identified once again as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States by Trade Show Executive Magazine.  The achievement stems from continued growth in attendance, increase in exhibits, and expansion of the trade show floor. ACI-NA will be recognized in June at the Fastest 50 Awards and Summit in Chicago.

“As the industry’s premier event, the ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition provides the airport industry with the opportunity to meet and forge strong partnerships for the betterment of the industry,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Our event brings airport decision makers together with the industry’s solution providers to address the significant challenges airports face in a modern and competitive world. The continued success of the event proves the mutual exchange that occurs during the show is a real value for the industry. ”

The 2017 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition was attended by more than 2,100 attendees and 170 exhibiting companies showcasing industry solutions in nearly 300 booths. The four-day event included trade show floor demonstrations and exhibits, solution showcases, keynote speakers, panel sessions, and enhanced networking opportunities. In addition, ACI-NA members were able to participate in issue-specific workshops and committee meetings before the show commenced.

“Following the immense success of the 2017 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Fort Worth, our trade show floor for our 2018 event is already nearly sold-out,” said Burke.  “We are looking forward to the 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Nashville.”

The 2018 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held September 30 – October 2, 2018, in Nashville, TN.

ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition was previously named one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States by Trade Show Executive Magazine in 2015.