The Consulate General and Promotion Center of the Argentine Republic in New York is pleased to share a curated list of major international trade shows taking place in New York City during 2025–2026. The selection includes prominent events across a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, fashion, design, technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, tourism, and marketing.
It is important to note that New York City and the surrounding states are a highly sought-after destination for international trade fairs and business events. As such, this is a limited list, intended solely to provide information on select trade shows that may present strategic opportunities for Argentine companies.
For additional information on other international events or sector-specific opportunities, please contact the Trade, Investment & Cultural Promotion Section at cnyor-comercial@mrecic.gov.ar.
Main International Commercial Shows:
Food & Beverage:
- Seafood Expo North America - Seafood Expo North America is the largest seafood trade event in North America, bringing together thousands of industry professionals and hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the latest products, innovations, and trends. Date and location: March 15-17 2026, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
- Summer Fancy Food Show – The largest specialty food industry event in North America, showcasing thousands of innovative gourmet, artisanal, and premium food and beverage products from around the world. Date and location: Late June/early July 2026 at Javits Center.
- International Restaurant & Foodservice Show – A leading trade event for restaurant and foodservice professionals, featuring the latest products, technologies, and trends in culinary innovation, hospitality, and commercial kitchen operations. Date and location: Mar 8–10, 2026, Javits Center.
Fashion & Textiles:
- Coterie New York – A bi‑annual B2B fashion trade show at the Javits Center that connects advanced contemporary and contemporary women’s apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. Date and location: Typically mid-February and mid-September, Javits Center.
- Premiere Vision Expo - A premier bi‑annual sourcing trade show bringing together international exhibitors across fabrics, leather, accessories, and manufacturing, with a strong focus on trend forecasting and material innovations. Date and location: January 14–15, 2026 and July 14–15, 2026 at Tribeca 360°.
Design & Interiors:
- ICFF - the International Contemporary Furniture Fair is North America’s premier annual design trade show. It gathers over 400 established and emerging brands from more than 35 countries, showcasing innovative furniture, lighting, textiles, outdoor, kitchen & bath, wallcoverings, and other design-forward products. Date and location: May 2026 at the Javits Center.
- NY NOW! - The event features a curated selection of products in categories such as home décor, gifts, lifestyle, jewelry, and accessories, showcasing both established and emerging brands.Accesorios de moda. Date and location: Early August at Javits Center.
- Shoppe Object - Shoppe Object NYC is a premier semi-annual trade show that brings together a carefully curated selection of elevated home, gift, and lifestyle brands. Celebrated for its fresh, design-forward aesthetic, the show offers a platform for both established labels and emerging makers to connect with top-tier retailers, designers, and buyers from around the world.Date and location: August 3–5, 2025, at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, located in West Chelsea.
Technology & Marketing:
- Retail’s Big Show (NRF) – officially the NRF Annual Convention & EXPO, organized by the National Retail Federation—is the world’s leading annual event for the retail industry. It brings together tens of thousands of professionals (attendees, vendors, and speakers) to explore cutting‑edge strategies, technologies, and trends. Date and location: January 2026, Javits Center.
- ADWEEK NYC - Advertising Week New York is an annual four-day festival hosted each fall in Manhattan’s “Penn District”. It’s a major gathering of leaders and professionals from advertising, marketing, media, and technology, featuring hundreds of sessions, keynotes, panels, workshops, brand activations, networking events, and entertainment. Date and location: The 2025 edition is scheduled for October 6–9, 2025 in the Penn District of Midtown Manhattan.
Bio & Pharma:
- BIO - The BIO International Convention is the world’s largest and most comprehensive gathering of biotechnology professionals, produced annually by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. It brings together over 20,000 industry leaders from more than 70 countries to engage with approximately 1,600 exhibitors. Date and location: Usually during mid- June at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Tourism & Travel:
- New York International Travel Show (ITS) - The ITS is a premier event for travel professionals and enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive platform for networking, education, and collaboration within the travel and tourism industry. The ITS provides a platform for industry leaders to engage in discussions, share insights, and explore new business opportunities.Date and location: Beginning of May, 2026 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Art/Design:
- Frieze New York – Is a premier international contemporary art fair that showcases a curated selection of leading galleries from around the world. The fair features a diverse range of programming, including the Focus section, which highlights emerging galleries, and Frieze Projects, presenting site-specific installations. Attendees can also engage with Frieze Talks, offering discussions with artists, curators, and thought leaders. The event attracts collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts seeking to experience cutting-edge contemporary art. Date and location: September 2025, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Special Trade Industry Months/Weeks in NYC:
In addition to these events, several industries have dedicated weeks or months in NYC for trade and promotional events. These are widely recognized industry conventions, typically coordinated by trade associations, event organizers, and private companies.
As a company, being represented in New York City during a trade-focused week or month can be a strategic and high-impact strategy for businesses, buyers, designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs. These specific timeframes are key to network with key players in your industry in one place—buyers, suppliers, press, investors, etc.
Also, it can positively impact the exposure and positioning of brands, inspire collaboration and find potential partners, clients, collaborators, or distributors.
More commercial actions carried out by Argentina’s Foreign Ministry (links in Spanish):