Largest U.S. trade shows recognized

OFA Short Course moves up to 142nd largest U.S. trade show


For the 4th consecutive year, the OFA Short Course trade show has been named as one of the 200 largest U.S. trade shows by the annual edition of “Tradeshow Week 200”. With more than 150,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space, the Short Course moved up to No. 142 in 2009. The show was No. 174 in 2008. The Short Course debuted on the list 4 years ago at No. 194.

This year’s Short Course, July 10-13, in Columbus, Ohio, will have more than 1,500 spaces and 150 educational sessions. Attendance is expected to be approximately 9,000. The OFA Short Course is contracted to be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus through 2016.