trade show
(2) Qualified convention or trade show. For purposes of this section, the term qualified convention or trade show means a show that meets the following requirements: (i) It is conducted by a qualifying organization described in section 513(d)(3)(C); (ii) At least one purpose of the sponsoring organization in conducting the show is the education of its members, or the promotion and stimulation of interest in, and demand for, the products or services of the industry (or segment thereof) of the members of the qualifying organization; and (iii) The show is designed to achieve that purpose through the character of a significant portion of the exhibits or the character of conferences and seminars held at a convention or meeting. (3) Show. For purposes of this section, the term show includes an international, national, state, regional, or local convention, annual meeting or show. (4) Convention and trade show activity. For purposes of this section, convention and trade show activity means any activity of a kind traditionally carried on at shows. It includes, but is not limited to (i) Activities designed to attract to the show members of the sponsoring organization, members of an industry in general, and members of the public, to view industry products or services and to stimulate interest in, and demand for such products or services; (ii) Activities designed to educate persons in the industry about new products or services or about new rules and regulations affecting the industry; and (iii) Incidental activities, such as furnishing refreshments, of a kind traditionally carried on at such shows.