Whether your professional interest is medical, electronic, or sports-related, the state of Colorado offers trade shows in nearly every field and discipline. Here are some examples, compiled by category.

Automotive Trade shows:
Colorado Good Life Expo
Sep 11-13, 2009
Denver, CO
Every luxury product a man could ever desire, carefully selected and attractively displayed, from boats to cars to rare natural trophies.

Business/Marketing/Retail trade shows:
RetailVision Fall 2009
Denver, CO
Aug 30-Sep 3, 2009
An all-encompassing, multi-sector view of the trends and developments in domestic retail.

Design trade shows:
Western Reprographic Assocation – WRA 59th Annual Convention
Oct 1-6, 2009
Denver, CO
For blueprint aficionados, this is the largest trade show in the United States focusing on reprographics.

Electronic trade shows:
CEDIA Expo 2009-Custom Electronic Design & Installation Assn
Sep 9-13, 2009
Denver, CO
Brush up on the bleeding edge of new design and installation techniques for a variety of electronic devices.

Photovoltaics: Beyond Conventional Silicon USA 2009
Sep 15-16, 2009
Denver, CO
The field of solar energy is a rapidly developing alternative to conventional energy sources, and photovoltaics is leading the way. This conference will focus on developing the technology with more environmentally friendly materials.

SPIE Laser Damage Symposium
Sep 21-23, 2009
Boulder, CO
This is the place to become fully acquainted with the ins and outs of high-powered lasers and their effects not only on materials but the future direction of physics research.

Printed Electronics USA
Dec 2-3, 2009
Denver, CO
Printed electronics, which will share a space with the Photovoltaics conference, is a repository of information on the complex but innovative printing process in creating functional technology.

Fashion trade shows:
Denver International Western/English Apparel and Equipment Market – September Market
Sep 11-14, 09
Denver, CO
Western jewelry, clothing, shoewear and accessories come together in a display whose breadth and depth has attracted international attention.

Bead Renaissance Show
Sep 17-20, 2009
Denver, CO
A startling array of world-class gemstones and other semi-precious materials comes together for the delight of attendees.

The Great Bridal Expo Denver
Sep 19, 2009
Denver, CO
Everything lacy, committed and elegant comes together as the best in the bridal industry convene to display their wares.

Housing Trade Shows:
NALHFA – 2009 Fall Annual Conference
Sep 17-20
Denver, CO
NALHFA, which stands for the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, talks strategy and finance.

Colorado Springs Home Remodeling Show
Sep 18-20, 2009
Colorado Springs, CO
Fixtures, designs, and techniques to transform your home.

Log Home and Timber Frame Expo Denver
Oct 2-4, 2009
Denver, CO
It’s not exactly a barn-raising, but it’s as close as you’ll come in an air-conditioned, carpeted environment. Take in all the newest developments in wood frame housing at this comprehensive show.

Infrastructure Planning trade shows:
2nd Annual Utility Integrated Long Range Resource Planning
Sep 15-16, 2009
Denver, CO
Planning how to utilize the world’s resources is never easy, but this show groups the best minds in the industry to try and integrate the demands of renewable energy standards, greenhouse gas regulation, and fuel costs to produce the best possible allotment of resources.

AMRA Autovation 2009
Sep 13-16, 2009
Denver, CO
Learn how to communicate through a variety of electronic and management tools and increase your business’s speed and efficiency.

Medical trade shows:
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone & Mineral Research – ASBMR
Sep 11-15, 2009
Denver, CO
Discuss bone diseases and remedies with the top professionals from across the country in this forum on research and development.

Yoga Journal 2009 Colorado Conference
Sep 20-27, 2009
Estes Park, CO
Yoga experts gather together to compare notes and trade insight.

Metaphysical trade shows:
Ix Chel Healing Arts metaphysical fair
Sep 26, 2009
Wheat Ridge, CO
Learn how to connect with your soul’s interior, minus all the detritus of modern life.

Sports Trade Shows:
Flyfishing Retailer World Trade Expo
Sep 10-12, 2009
Denver, CO
Nets, poles, adventure, enthusiasm, and stamina are just a few of the ingredients that make up a satisfying fly-fishing experience. Come and learn more!

WWSRA – Rocky Mountain Preview 2010
Jan 5-7, 2010
Denver, CO
The Western Winter Sports Representative Association is a not-for-profit collective which supports outdoor sporting events, and offers a fantastic opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals