# Phoenix Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/phoenix-convention-center/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/phoenix-convention-center
- **VenueScore™:** 8.9/10 (Tier-1 Southwest Right-to-Work Flagship Campus)
- **Address:** 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 20 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Phoenix Convention Center (North, West & South Campus) (100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Phoenix Convention Center (North, West & South Campus) (20 Mapped Shows)
- **[SEMICON West Phoenix 2027](https://conventions.com/events/semicon-west-phoenix)** — Tue Mar 30 – Thu Apr 1, 2027 | 18,500+ Semiconductor Execs | 9.1 / 10 High Copper Square Demand
- **[Data Center World SW 2027](https://conventions.com/events/afcom-data-center-world-phoenix)** — Mon Apr 12 – Thu Apr 15, 2027 | 5,500+ Data Center Leaders | 8.2 / 10 High Copper Square Demand
- **[SME MINEXCHANGE 2027](https://conventions.com/events/sme-minexchange-phoenix)** — Sun Feb 21 – Wed Feb 24, 2027 | 7,200+ Mining Executives | 9.3 / 10 Peak Feb Cactus League Compression
- **[SHM Converge 2027](https://conventions.com/events/shm-converge-phoenix)** — Wed Apr 14 – Sat Apr 17, 2027 | 6,400+ Hospitalist Physicians | 8.4 / 10 Spring Medical Campus Takeover
- **STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show (Specialty Tools & Fasteners)** (Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association) — Nov 15 – Nov 17 (Rotation Cycle) | 5,200+ Tool & Fastener Buyers | Lower Level Halls A–F (312,500 Sq. Ft.) | $31–$37/sf (~$6,950 10×10 All-In)
- **Franchise Expo West — Phoenix** (MFV Expositions / International Franchise Association (IFA)) — Mar / Apr Annual Cycle | 6,800+ Multi-Unit Investors | South Building Column-Free Exhibit Hall (144k Sq. Ft.) | $3,650 Raw (~$7,100 10×10 All-In)
- **Build Expo Phoenix (Southwest Commercial Construction & Remodeling)** (Build Expo USA) — Aug / Sep Annual Cycle | 4,800+ GCs, Architects & Subcontractors | South Building Exhibit Hall F & G | $2,950 Raw (~$5,900 10×10 All-In)
- **FENCETECH & NOMMA Metal Fab Expo** (American Fence Association (AFA) & NOMMA) — Feb / Mar Rotation Cycle | 5,400+ Contractors & Fabricators | Lower Level Halls A–E + North Upper | $32–$38/sf (~$7,250 10×10 All-In)
- **Connect (X) — Wireless Infrastructure & 5G Connectivity Expo** (Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)) — May Annual Cycle | 4,200+ Telecom & Tower Executives | West Building Hall & 45k Ballroom | $38–$44/sf (~$7,900 10×10 All-In)
- **Arizona International Auto Show** (Motor Trend Group / Valley Auto Dealers) — Nov (Thanksgiving Weekend) | 45,000+ Automotive Attendees | Lower Level Halls A–F + North Upper (500k+ Sq. Ft.) | OEM Custom Island & Ride-and-Drive
- **KeHE Summer Show — Natural, Organic & Specialty Food** (KeHE Distributors) — Feb Annual Cycle | 5,000+ Grocery Retail Buyers & CPG Brands | Lower Level Halls A–F + North Ballroom | $3,800 Raw + Aventura Cold Storage / Sampling
- **Game On Expo — Southwest Gaming & Esports Convention** (Game On Expo LLC) — Mar / Apr Annual Cycle | 22,000+ Gamers & Hardware Buyers | South Building Hall (144,000 Sq. Ft.) | $1,150–$2,400 Inline Booth
- **SHPE National Convention (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)** (SHPE) — Nov Rotation Cycle | 14,500+ STEM Engineers & Fortune 500 Recruiters | Full Campus (Lower Halls A–F, North & West) | $4,200 Corporate Career Fair 10×10
- **Western Regional Dental Experience (AzDA Annual Conference)** (Arizona Dental Association (AzDA)) — Apr Annual Cycle | 3,400+ Dentists, DSOs & Clinical Buyers | West Building Exhibit Hall & Executive Conference Center | $2,850 Raw (~$5,800 10×10 All-In)
- **Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA Southwest Rotation)** (Indian Gaming Association (IGA)) — Mar / Apr Rotation Cycle | 8,500+ Tribal Casino & Hospitality Executives | Lower Level Halls A–F + North Ballroom | $37–$43/sf (~$7,950 10×10 All-In)
- **DISTRIBUTECH & Grid Modernization Southwest Summit** (Clarion Events / Power Grid Group) — Feb / Mar Cycle | 11,000+ Electric Utility & T&D Engineers | Lower Halls A–F + North Upper Halls | $41–$47/sf (~$8,300 10×10 All-In)
- **Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Trade Show** (Arizona Restaurant Association) — Sep Annual Cycle | 3,800+ Multi-Unit Restaurant & Resort F&B Buyers | South Building Exhibit Hall | $2,600 Raw (~$5,450 10×10 All-In)
- **Nike Tournament of Champions & Festival of Champions** (Premier Girls Basketball / Amateur Sports) — Jul & Dec Annual Cycles | 38,000+ Athletes, Coaches & College Scouts | 80+ Hardwood Courts Across Lower A–F & South Hall | Sponsor Court Branding & Concourse Activations
- **Cleanpower / Solar & Storage Southwest Expo** (SEIA / RE+ Regional Events) — Oct / Nov Cycle | 4,600+ Solar EPCs & Battery Storage Developers | North Upper Halls 1–6 (190,000 Sq. Ft.) | $36–$42/sf (~$7,350 10×10 All-In)
- **Arizona School Boards & Public Procurement Expo (ASBA / NIGP)** (ASBA & Arizona Public Procurement Chapters) — Sep / Dec Annual Cycles | 2,900+ Municipal, EdTech & Gov Buyers | West Building Exhibit Hall & 301A–D Ballroom | $2,250 Raw (~$4,900 10×10 All-In)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Barrett-Jackson, Fiesta Bowl & Winter Congresses
- **FEB (Peak):** WM Phoenix Open & Spring Training Surge ($350+/nt)
- **MAR (Peak):** SEMICON West, MLB Cactus League & Peak Conventions
- **APR (Moderate):** Data Center World SW & Prime Spring Weather
- **MAY (Moderate):** Early May Busy; Strong Late-May Rate Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Medical Associations + Deep HQ Hotel Discounts
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Hall Rent Waivers & $149–$189 HQ Rooms
- **AUG (Value):** High Contiguous Hall Availability & Value Rates
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Semiconductor & Mining Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise, Medical & Clean-Tech Shows
- **NOV (Moderate):** Ideal 78°F Patio Buyout Weather; Late-Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Strong Corporate SKO & Single-Building Leverage