Fort Lauderdale Trade Show Calendar 2026–2027
Broward County Convention Center & FLIBS Technology Rental Guide

The official conference of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) — the largest and only official cruise industry conference. Travel agents, cruise line representatives, ports, destinations, and industry suppliers gather for professional development, ship inspections, and the latest cruise industry trends. 110+ exhibitors. 20th edition in 2026. Technology demand: registration iPads, exhibitor laptops, touch screen kiosk demos.

The Waste and Recycling Tradeshow for The Americas — the top waste and recycling industry event on the East Coast. Municipalities, solid waste contractors, recycling facilities, engineers, and environmental consultants. Hall A only. AI and software track for waste collection and post-collection operations. Technology demand: exhibitor laptops, monitors, kiosks.

South Florida's largest consumer home improvement expo returns Labor Day weekend. Hundreds of exhibitors covering kitchens, outdoor living, smart home, pools and spas, solar, windows and doors, roofing, and interiors. Celebrity design guests and live demos. High consumer-facing kiosk and display demand for contractor and product exhibitors.

The world's largest in-water boat show. 67th annual edition. 6 miles of floating docks, 1,300+ vessels, 90 acres of exhibition space across 7 waterfront venues. High-end exhibitors, superyacht builders, marine electronics, luxury accessories. BCCC serves as main transportation hub. FLIBS is the highest-demand technology rental week in Fort Lauderdale. Outdoor IP65-rated equipment required for Bahia Mar, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, and Pier 66 waterfront venues.

North America's premier annual event for cruise-focused travel advisors. Cruise lines, destinations, and industry suppliers gather for educational workshops, general sessions, ship tours, and the trademark Exhibitor Showcase. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is the official conference hotel. CruiseWorld is produced by Northstar Travel Media. Technology demand: exhibitor laptop and kiosk demos, registration badge printers, hybrid streaming AV.

Produced by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) for the global horticulture industry. Buyers, growers, retailers, and suppliers discover new products and connect with peers worldwide. Educational programming with CEU credits. Recurring dates: Jan 19–21, 2028 and Jan 17–19, 2029 confirmed. Technology demand: exhibitor demo laptops, kiosks, monitors, lead capture iPads.