Conferences & trade shows in Nashville, TN

Oct 25–28, 2026·Nashville, TN

APPA gathering for public power staff working in customer service, communications, key accounts and energy innovation, with breakouts, roundtables and a solutions-provider showcase.

Who it's for

Public power utility customer service, communications, key accounts and energy services professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Public Power Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–28, 2026·Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN

Two-day Amazon Business conference on B2B buying, procurement and operations, with keynotes and breakout sessions.

Who it's for

Procurement, finance and operations leaders at businesses

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Amazon Business

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·Nashville, TN

Annual summit for HR and training professionals at banks, credit unions and non-bank financial firms, with speakers and breakout sessions on building skills; approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.

Who it's for

HR and training professionals in banking, credit unions and non-bank financial services

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

OnCourse Learning

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–30, 2026·The Westin, Nashville, TN

Fall gathering of Tennessee economic development professionals with sessions, a reception and an awards dinner.

Who it's for

Economic development professionals in Tennessee

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Tennessee Economic Development Council

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 29, 2026·Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN

Half-day conference on the Nashville retail real estate market, covering the local economic outlook, investment trends, leasing and site selection, and retailer expansion.

Who it's for

Retail property owners, developers, investors, brokers, retailers and restaurants, and retail service providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

InterFace Conference Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026·Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

Audio industry show with workshops, research presentations, studio tours and an exhibit floor.

Who it's for

Audio engineers, musicians, educators and audio technology companies

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Audio Engineering Society

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 1–3, 2026·Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

Annual communications industry show with an exhibit hall, deal center, buyers forum, keynotes and networking, run by INCOMPAS.

Who it's for

Communications service providers, vendors and industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

INCOMPAS

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird (non-member): $975 until Sep 3, 2026
• Current price: Standard (non-member): $1,125

Nov 2–4, 2026·Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

Training event for executive and senior-level administrative assistants, with sessions and certification options.

Who it's for

Executive and senior-level administrative assistants

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

ASAP (American Society of Administrative Professionals)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5, 2026·Revance Headquarters, Nashville, TN

Life Science Tennessee's annual one-day conference covering policy, commercialization, capital and medtech, with a startup pitch Venture Forum.

Who it's for

Tennessee life science executives, researchers, startups and investors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Life Science Tennessee

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5–7, 2026·Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN

Annual conference of the Tennessee Association of School Nurses, held at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

Who it's for

School nurses and school health professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Tennessee Association of School Nurses

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5–7, 2026·Music City Center, Nashville, TN

Three-day conference for trail race directors, partner brands and media, covering land access, sponsorship, medical planning and volunteers.

Who it's for

Race directors, race partner companies, media and runners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

US Trail Running Conference

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 8–10, 2026·Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, Nashville, TN

Research forum on fintech, blockchain, digital assets and AI with a focus on HBCU communities, equitable innovation and workforce development.

Who it's for

Scholars, engineers, economists and policymakers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Morgan State University National FinTech Center

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 9–11, 2026·Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN

Annual meeting and conference on digital connectivity and standards in agriculture, with project updates, roundtables, keynotes on AI and policy, and networking.

Who it's for

Digital connectivity stakeholders across the agriculture value chain: developers, CIOs, ag retailers and manufacturers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AgGateway

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 15–17, 2026·Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

Conference co-sponsored by ACMA and APLCM for case management leaders, health plan leaders and physician advisors, with an exhibit hall and optional physician pre-conference and certification exam.

Who it's for

Leaders in case management, ambulatory care and transitions of care, health plan leaders, physician advisors, medical directors, chief nursing officers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Case Management Association (ACMA) and APLCM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early registration (main conference): $960 until Sep 6, 2026
• Expired: Registration (main conference): $1,040 until Oct 18, 2026
• Current price: Late registration (main conference): $1,115

Non-member rates for the main conference (Nov. 16-17); includes one-year ACMA or APLCM membership.

Nov 15–18, 2026·Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

SHRM's combined event bringing HR professionals, inclusion and diversity specialists and emerging leaders together through three learning paths in one location.

Who it's for

HR professionals, I&D specialists and high-performing leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SHRM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 15–18, 2026·Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

Conference for inclusion and diversity practitioners covering legal changes, accommodations, belonging and AI in hiring, held as part of All Things Work.

Who it's for

Inclusion and diversity practitioners and HR leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SHRM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 15–18, 2026·Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

Upskilling seminars and specialty credentials for HR professionals in areas such as analytics, AI, investigations and talent acquisition, part of All Things Work.

Who it's for

HR professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SHRM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Nashville, TN

Three-day leadership development program with assessments, breakouts and peer learning teams, part of All Things Work 2026.

Who it's for

Business and HR leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SHRM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18, 2026·Janet Ayers Conference Center, Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Half-day business conference for Middle Tennessee professionals hosted by Belmont's business college.

Who it's for

Middle Tennessee business professionals and the Belmont community

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Jack C. Massey College of Business, Belmont University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General public: $45

Nov 18–19, 2026·The Westin Nashville, Nashville, TN

Two-day intensive workshop on selling emerging technology solutions, for channel sales professionals; attendees bring anonymized large deals to work through.

Who it's for

Channel sales professionals and advisors selling emerging technology

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AppDirect

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18–20, 2026·Hilton Nashville Green Hills, Nashville, TN

Three-day tax update from national and state experts, co-sponsored by TSCPA and the Tennessee Federal Tax Institute; attend one day or all.

Who it's for

CPAs and tax practitioners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Tennessee Society of CPAs

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19–21, 2026·Nashville, TN

National League of Cities annual conference for local elected officials and government advocates.

Who it's for

Local elected officials and local government advocates

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National League of Cities

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 20–22, 2026·Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, Nashville, TN

Three-day Swift and iOS developer conference in Nashville with a music-festival format pairing opener and headliner talks.

Who it's for

Apple-platform developers, indie app builders and iOS teams

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Swiftsonic (founder Adrian Eves)

Year started

2026

Price

Not published

Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2026·Nashville, TN

Travel-trade showcase with scheduled buyer-supplier appointments and networking, bringing international tour operators together with Southern US destinations.

Who it's for

International travel trade buyers and Southern US travel suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Travel South USA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 1, 2026·Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

Morning conference on Nashville's commercial real estate market covering capital markets, hotel conversions and new development, with a Women Leading Real Estate awards ceremony.

Who it's for

Owners, investors, developers, lenders and operators making buy, sell or develop decisions in the Nashville market

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Bisnow

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General admission: $170

Prices rise once the current tier sells out; group tickets (4+) $155 each.

Dec 1–3, 2026·W Nashville, Nashville, TN

Three-day summit for brand and agency marketers on programmatic advertising, with pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings.

Who it's for

Brand and agency marketing executives and ad technology providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Digiday

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Connect Pass: $4,095

Discounted passes may be available to agency and brand executives; Premium Connect Pass $5,795.

Dec 1–3, 2026·Music City Center, Nashville, TN

Trade show and conference for marina and boatyard owners and operators, with education sessions, awards and 180+ marina-focused exhibitors.

Who it's for

Marina owners, operators and managers, harbor authorities, boat dealers, engineers and consultants

Approx. size

180+ exhibitors

Organizer

Marina Dock Age (The Waterways Journal)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 3–4, 2026·Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport, Nashville, TN

Two-day TAUD conference for office staff of water and wastewater utilities, covering legal, HR, policy and financial and operational office procedures, with continuing education hours for TAP participants, commissioners and municipal utility officials.

Who it's for

Administrative and office personnel of Tennessee utility districts and authorities

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 4–6, 2026·Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus, Nashville, TN

Annual statewide gathering on local food systems with keynotes, a farm-profitability intensive and sessions led by dozens of speakers, themed Reimagining Our Food Systems.

Who it's for

Farmers, ranchers, food system advocates, educators, researchers and other food system professionals in Tennessee and the Southeast

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Tennessee Local Food

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 7–9, 2026·JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville, TN

Annual conference on accounting, tax and regulatory developments for construction and real estate clients, with pre-conference workshops.

Who it's for

CPA firm partners and managers serving construction and real estate clients, CFOs, controllers and tax professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AICPA & CIMA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published