Government Convention and Trade Show Organizers Contracts
NAICS 561920 · Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Government convention and trade show organizers contracts totaled $478M across 2,535 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. FY2026 was up 39.1% from FY2025; the Department of Defense was the largest buyer at $188M (39% of the total), and Techtrans International Inc was the top contractor at $130M (27% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $176,951,083 across 940 awards with activity that year, a change of +39.1% from $127,177,187 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $477,842,496 across 2,535 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $177M
- Awards in FY2026
- 940
- Change vs FY2025
- +39.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $478M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Convention and Trade Show Organizers contract spending by year
Federal convention and trade show organizers contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 561920. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $176,951,083 | 940 | +39.1% |
| FY2025 | $127,177,187 | 1,046 | -26.8% |
| FY2024 | $173,714,226 | 1,364 | n/a |
About government convention and trade show organizers contracts
Federal spending on convention and trade show organizers contracts rose 2% from FY2024 ($174M) to FY2026 ($177M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 46% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on convention and trade show organizers contracts (39%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are Texas, District of Columbia and Virginia.
NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers) is part of the Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services sector.
Top convention and trade show organizers government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Techtrans International Inc | $130,095,243 | 27.2% |
| 2 | Event Strategies Inc | $49,029,553 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | $39,790,801 | 8.3% |
| 4 | Freeman Decorating Co. | $30,765,559 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Scientific Consulting Group Inc | $28,653,183 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Miami Environmental & Energy Solutions LLC | $17,596,438 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Tom & Jerry, Inc. | $14,104,616 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Edj Associates, Inc. | $12,114,771 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $9,385,422 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Capital Meeting Planning, Inc. | $7,684,260 | 1.6% |
Agencies buying convention and trade show organizers services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 561920.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $187,568,355 | 39.3% |
| 2 | Department of State | $74,759,423 | 15.6% |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $52,611,796 | 11.0% |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $45,907,853 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Department of Education | $16,333,554 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $16,328,123 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | $12,087,781 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $11,912,140 | 2.5% |
| 9 | National Science Foundation | $9,382,095 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Institute of Museum and Library Services | $8,036,781 | 1.7% |
Where convention and trade show organizers contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $133,756,830 | 28.0% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $130,728,508 | 27.4% |
| 3 | Virginia | $78,511,992 | 16.4% |
| 4 | Maryland | $47,969,317 | 10.0% |
| 5 | Florida | $23,446,292 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $9,413,025 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Georgia | $9,033,685 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Kansas | $4,562,601 | 1.0% |
| 9 | North Carolina | $3,925,654 | 0.8% |
| 10 | California | $2,799,246 | 0.6% |
Recent convention and trade show organizers contract awards
The latest convention and trade show organizers contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES FOR CONTRACTING SERVICES, TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON WESTERN HEMISPHERE RAIL SECTOR DIALOGUE TO BE HEL | $71,981 | 693JK426P600053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES FOR CONTRACTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED CYBER HYGIENE AND INSTITUTION | $69,780 | 693JK426P600052 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePOTUS EMB GARDEN PARTY SUPPLEMENTALS FREEDOM 250 | $24,726 | 19E13026P0528 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meps International Korea | Department of StateATO CAFE SHOW COUNTRY OF HONOR DINNER RECEPTION | $40,624 | 19KS7026F0625 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Scientific Consulting Group Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesPURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE IDENTIFIED GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) CONTRACT AND THE SPECIAL CLAUSES PROVIDED HEREIN, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE WORK REQUIRED IN ACCORDA | $1,633,245 | 75FCMC26F0171 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES INC. FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED CYBER HYGIENE AND INSTIT | $74,738 | 693JK426P600049 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES IS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT AN IN-PERSON STUDY TOUR FOR TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS FROM GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL C | $144,586 | 693JK426P600048 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meps International Korea | Department of StateRSO: F250 U.S.-ROK LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP RECEPTION | $45,709 | 19KS7026F0626 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meps International Korea | Department of StateATO: BAKERY-INDUSTRY DINNER RECEPTION | $42,518 | 19KS7026F0623 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meps International Korea | Department of StateATO: SEAFOOD-INDUSTRY DINNER RECEPTION IN BUSAN | $19,042 | 19KS7026F0622 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateFAS: FREEDOM 250 EVENT MGT ON FOOD & AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS | $17,661 | 19BG3026P1506 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateHOLIDAY DECORATIONS | $80,372 | 191N6526P1668 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDECORATION AT THE RVH FOR ADMIRAL PAPARO DINNER | $45,095 | 191N6526P1661 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDECORATION AT THE RVH - GOV JEFF LANDRY DINNER | $61,482 | 191N6526P1651 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateDECORATION AT RVH FOR AG TODD BLANCHE DINNER | $61,482 | 191N6526P1649 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Reel Impact, Inc. | Department of JusticeTITLE: REEL IMPACT REQUESTOR: TINA B REDD AFT#: 2027-DP-0004 REF AWARD/BPA: 15DDHQ21A00000026 POP DATES: 10/01/2026 TO 03/31/2027 | $0 | 15DDHQ26F00000926 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROVIDE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT A LOCAL AN IN-PERSON EVENT TO BE HOSTED AT DOT HQ FOR COUNTER TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE IN | $34,140 | 693JK426P600042 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateS VISIT/VENUE RENTAL FOR BILATS | $295,051 | 19UZ8026P1043 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | The Leonard Resource Group Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesMCHB59 C 7175 MIECHV ALL GRANTEE MEETING LOGISTICS AND PLANNING SUPPORT | $1,196,434 | 75R60226F80057 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. | Department of TransportationTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROVIDE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOT COUNTER-TRAFFICKING TRAINING 2.0 A REFRESHED, MULTIMODAL TRAINING PACKAGE EQUIPPING TRANSPOR | $85,766 | 693JK426P600036 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Capital Meeting Planning, Inc. | Institute of Museum and Library ServicesTHE BOARD MEETING IS A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT UNDER THE IMLS STATUTE. 20 U.S.C. 9105A(G)(1) REQUIRES THE NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD TO MEET NOT LESS THAN TWICE EACH YEAR. IMLS HAS A CUR | $112,128 | 53987126FC013 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HLTH, Inc. | Department of Health and Human ServicesHLTH 2026, TAKING PLACE NOVEMBER 15-18 FOR NIH SEED SBIR/STTR RECIPIENTS RESERVED REGISTRATION SLOTS FOR UP TO 16 | $80,000 | 75N98026C00061 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of AgricultureFOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE (FAS)-SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL TRADE MISSIONS AND REQUIRES A CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE THE IDENTIFICATION AND RECRUITMENT OF APPROPRIATE AGRIBUSINESSES IN SINGAPORE TO PARTI | $393,680 | 12314426C0044 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Imex Management, Inc. | Department of AgriculturePLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 REVERSE TRADE MISSIONS THAT WOULD BRING INTERNATIONAL BUYERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO UNITED STATES FOR TRADE SHOWS IN NEW YORK (SUMMER FANCY FOOD) AND MIAMI (AMERI | $499,500 | 12314426P0102 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Webster Group Inc, the | Department of StatePLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL MODULAR REACTOR (SMR) TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS | $264,265 | 19GE5026F0463 |
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How to win government convention and trade show organizers contracts
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government convention and trade show organizers contracts?
- Federal convention and trade show organizers contracts use NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest convention and trade show organizers government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 561920 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Techtrans International Inc ($130M), Event Strategies Inc ($49M) and Professional and Scientific Associates, Inc. ($39.8M).
- Which agencies buy the most convention and trade show organizers?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($188M), the Department of State ($74.8M) and the Department of Health and Human Services ($52.6M).
- Where are government convention and trade show organizers contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal convention and trade show organizers work is performed in Texas ($134M), District of Columbia ($131M) and Virginia ($78.5M).
- Is federal spending on convention and trade show organizers contracts growing?
- Federal convention and trade show organizers contract obligations rose 2% from FY2024 ($174M) to FY2026 ($177M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for convention and trade show organizers contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 561920, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government convention and trade show organizers contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 561920 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for convention and trade show organizers work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.