{
  "updated": "2026-11-13",
  "note": "Dates and venues verified on each show's official website on 2026-11-13. Always confirm on the official site before booking travel.",
  "conventions": [
    {
      "slug": "aws-reinvent",
      "name": "AWS re:Invent",
      "edition": "AWS re:Invent 2026",
      "industry": "Technology",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2026-11-30",
      "endDate": "2026-12-04",
      "venue": "Multiple venues including Caesars Forum, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn",
      "officialUrl": "https://reinvent.awsevents.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://reinvent.awsevents.com/faqs/",
      "audience": "Cloud and AI builders, developers, architects, security teams and technology leaders.",
      "sourceNote": "Official FAQ: 'Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 in Las Vegas, NV' across multiple venues. Official hotel blocks closed Nov 5, 2026."
    },
    {
      "slug": "ces",
      "name": "CES",
      "edition": "CES 2027",
      "industry": "Technology",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-01-06",
      "endDate": "2027-01-09",
      "venue": "Multiple venues across Las Vegas (see official site)",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.ces.tech/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.ces.tech/",
      "audience": "Global tech brands, startups, buyers, partners, investors and media.",
      "sourceNote": "Official homepage: 'January 6-9 Las Vegas, NV', CES 2027 registration open."
    },
    {
      "slug": "world-of-concrete",
      "name": "World of Concrete",
      "edition": "World of Concrete 2027",
      "industry": "Construction",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-01-19",
      "endDate": "2027-01-21",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.worldofconcrete.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.worldofconcrete.com/",
      "audience": "Commercial concrete and masonry contractors, producers and suppliers.",
      "sourceNote": "Exhibits January 19-21, 2027; education January 18-21. Future: WOC 2028 January 25-27.",
      "futureDates": [
        {
          "year": 2028,
          "startDate": "2028-01-25",
          "endDate": "2028-01-27"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "magic-las-vegas",
      "name": "MAGIC Las Vegas",
      "edition": "MAGIC Las Vegas February 2027",
      "industry": "Fashion & Retail",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-02-16",
      "endDate": "2027-02-18",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/las-vegas.html",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/las-vegas.html",
      "audience": "Fashion brands, boutique and department-store buyers, media and stylists.",
      "sourceNote": "Official site lists Las Vegas February 16-18, 2027, Las Vegas Convention Center."
    },
    {
      "slug": "nab-show",
      "name": "NAB Show",
      "edition": "NAB Show 2027",
      "industry": "Media & Entertainment",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-04-04",
      "endDate": "2027-04-07",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.nabshow.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.nabshow.com/",
      "audience": "Broadcast, streaming, film, audio and creator-economy professionals.",
      "sourceNote": "Official site: 'NAB Show April 4-7, 2027 Las Vegas Convention Center'."
    },
    {
      "slug": "licensing-expo",
      "name": "Brand Licensing Expo",
      "edition": "Brand Licensing Expo 2027",
      "industry": "Licensing & Retail",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-05-25",
      "endDate": "2027-05-27",
      "venue": "Mandalay Bay",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.licensingexpo.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.licensingexpo.com/",
      "audience": "Brand owners, licensing agents, manufacturers and retailers.",
      "sourceNote": "Official site: '25-27 May, 2027 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas'."
    },
    {
      "slug": "jck",
      "name": "JCK Las Vegas",
      "edition": "JCK 2027",
      "industry": "Jewelry & Watches",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-06-04",
      "endDate": "2027-06-07",
      "venue": "The Venetian Expo",
      "officialUrl": "https://lasvegas.jckonline.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://lasvegas.jckonline.com/",
      "audience": "Jewelry and watch retailers, manufacturers, designers and brands.",
      "sourceNote": "Official site: 'June 4-7, 2027 The Venetian Expo | Las Vegas, NV'."
    },
    {
      "slug": "black-hat-usa",
      "name": "Black Hat USA",
      "edition": "Black Hat USA 2027",
      "industry": "Cybersecurity",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-07-31",
      "endDate": "2027-08-05",
      "venue": "Mandalay Bay Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.blackhat.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.blackhat.com/upcoming.html",
      "audience": "Security researchers, practitioners, CISOs and vendors (Trainings, Briefings, Arsenal).",
      "sourceNote": "Official upcoming page: 'Black Hat USA 2027 Las Vegas July 31-August 5, 2027 Mandalay Bay Convention Center'."
    },
    {
      "slug": "def-con",
      "name": "DEF CON",
      "edition": "DEF CON 35",
      "industry": "Cybersecurity",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-08-05",
      "endDate": "2027-08-08",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://defcon.org/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://defcon.org/",
      "audience": "Hackers, security researchers, students and practitioners.",
      "sourceNote": "Official site: 'DEF CON 35 Aug. 5-8, 2027'; post of 2025-10-29 confirms the Las Vegas Convention Center."
    },
    {
      "slug": "sema-show",
      "name": "SEMA Show",
      "edition": "SEMA Show 2027",
      "industry": "Automotive",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2027-11-02",
      "endDate": "2027-11-05",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.semashow.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.semashow.com/",
      "audience": "Automotive specialty-equipment manufacturers, retailers, builders and media (trade-only).",
      "sourceNote": "Official site: 'November 2-5, 2027 - Las Vegas Convention Center'. Future: 2028 Oct 31-Nov 3; 2029 Oct 30-Nov 2.",
      "futureDates": [
        {
          "year": 2028,
          "startDate": "2028-10-31",
          "endDate": "2028-11-03"
        },
        {
          "year": 2029,
          "startDate": "2029-10-30",
          "endDate": "2029-11-02"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "slug": "conexpo-con-agg",
      "name": "CONEXPO-CON/AGG",
      "edition": "CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029",
      "industry": "Construction",
      "flagship": true,
      "startDate": "2029-03-13",
      "endDate": "2029-03-17",
      "venue": "Las Vegas Convention Center",
      "officialUrl": "https://www.conexpoconagg.com/",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.conexpoconagg.com/",
      "audience": "Construction equipment manufacturers, contractors and fleet buyers (asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting).",
      "sourceNote": "Official site header: 'Las Vegas, NV March 13 - 17, 2029', Las Vegas Convention Center. Held every three years."
    }
  ],
  "license": "CC BY 4.0, cite vegasteamretreat.com"
}