Laser Science to Photonic Applications (CLEO)
May 2, 2027 - May 7, 2027
Trade Shows in May 2027
97 trade shows, conferences and conventions scheduled in May 2027, across 61 cities in 12 countries — dates verified against organizer sources. Filter by industry, or jump to a topic or city hub for the full picture.
The Makeup Show NYC
May 2, 2027 - May 3, 2027
IWLA Convention & Expo
May 2, 2027 - May 4, 2027
Arabian Travel Market (ATM)
May 3, 2027 - May 6, 2027
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
May 3, 2027 - May 5, 2027
NCPDP Annual Conference
May 3, 2027 - May 5, 2027
VMware Explore
May 3, 2027 - May 6, 2027
Npe
May 3, 2027 - May 7, 2027
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
May 3, 2027 - May 5, 2027
NBAA Maintenance Conference
May 4, 2027 - May 6, 2027
MJ Unpacked
May 4, 2027 - May 6, 2027
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
May 4, 2027 - May 6, 2027
HD Expo + Conference
May 4, 2027 - May 5, 2027
CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference
May 4, 2027 - May 6, 2027
Learning Technologies
May 5, 2027 - May 6, 2027
Luxe Pack
May 5, 2027 - May 6, 2027
National Private Truck Council Conference & Exhibition
May 6, 2027 - May 8, 2027
Clinical Pharmacy Congress
May 7, 2027 - May 8, 2027
Automate
May 10, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Futurebuild
May 11, 2027 - May 13, 2027
MEDevice Boston (formerly BIOMEDevice Boston)
May 11, 2027 - May 12, 2027
B2B Online
May 11, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Vinexpo America
May 11, 2027 - May 12, 2027
B2B eCommerce World
May 11, 2027 - May 12, 2027
EASTEC
May 11, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Accountex London
May 12, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Aviation Festival Americas
May 12, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions
May 13, 2027 - May 16, 2027
AANA Annual Meeting
May 13, 2027 - May 15, 2027
Overland Expo West
May 14, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Destination West
May 16, 2027 - May 18, 2027
National Postal Forum (NPF)
May 16, 2027 - May 19, 2027
ATD International Conference & Exposition
May 16, 2027 - May 19, 2027
Home Care Innovation Forum - California
May 16, 2027 - May 18, 2027
HealthSpaces
May 16, 2027 - May 18, 2027
ASHHRA Annual Conference and Exposition
May 16, 2027 - May 18, 2027
XPONENTIAL
May 17, 2027 - May 20, 2027
ACT Expo
May 17, 2027 - May 20, 2027
Music Biz Conference
May 17, 2027 - May 20, 2027
FIT Show
May 18, 2027 - May 20, 2027
World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition
May 18, 2027 - May 20, 2027
Sweets & Snacks Expo
May 18, 2027 - May 20, 2027
ALUMINUM USA
May 19, 2027 - May 20, 2027
AIA Conference on Architecture
May 19, 2027 - May 22, 2027
Fastener Fair USA
May 19, 2027 - May 20, 2027
MD&M East
May 19, 2027 - May 20, 2027
IBPA Publishing University
May 20, 2027 - May 22, 2027
REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (formerly NAR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo)
May 22, 2027 - May 27, 2027
National Restaurant Association Show
May 22, 2027 - May 25, 2027
BITAC Casino Resorts
May 23, 2027 - May 25, 2027
Incentive Live
May 24, 2027 - May 26, 2027
RECon - ICSC Global Retail Real Estate Convention
May 24, 2027 - May 26, 2027
CLEANPOWER Conference & Exhibition
May 24, 2027 - May 27, 2027
Dell Technologies World
May 24, 2027 - May 27, 2027
GS1 Connect
May 24, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference
May 25, 2027 - May 27, 2027
Home Delivery World
May 25, 2027 - May 27, 2027
What the May 2027 calendar looks like
ConventionGrid lists 97 trade shows starting in May 2027, with every date checked against the organizer's own announcement. The heaviest stretch is the week of May 10–May 16 (30 shows). Las Vegas hosts the most shows this month, followed by Orlando. By industry, manufacturing & industrial, supply chain & logistics, healthcare & life sciences account for the largest share of the month's calendar.
Use the industry filter above to narrow the month to your sector, or open a topic hub for that industry's complete schedule across the year. Each show page links to the organizer's event site for registration and exhibitor details. For the whole year at a glance — peak months, industry timing, city concentration — see the Trade Show Planning Hub and the seasonality cheat sheet.