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Spring 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada

ATTEND

NHS: CONCEPT TO COMMERCE

Where product ideas become market realities
March 28 - April 1, 2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV


NHS: Concept to Commerce is where product ideas turn into reality. From first sketch to shelf, the event unites the people, tools, and tech driving innovation at every stage of the product journey.

Evolving beyond its roots as a retail and wholesale show, NHS now delivers a fully integrated experience that will help you bring products to market smarter, faster, and with greater impact.

This is the future of product discovery, sourcing, and brand innovation.



What’s New?

  • Expanded Inventor pavilion featuring the next products to hit the market
  • Global manufacturing and private label pavilion, with a special focus on Mexico, Vietnam & India
  • Brand Pavilion featuring new products from established industry leaders and emerging never before seen creators 
  • Enhanced Education on consumer trends, sourcing Strategies & Winning Go-To-Market Approaches
  • Expanded hosted attendee programs for qualifying attendees to make your trip more manageable
  • Awards & Special Events throughout the week


What to Expect?

A new experience featuring dedicated pavilions for brands, global factories, private label manufacturers, and inventors — strategically designed to empower buying and product teams with the connections, products and services
they need at every stage of the product journey.



Why should you EXHIBIT?

Meet the teams shaping what hits the shelves.

Exhibiting at NHS puts your innovation in front of the people who matter most — buying and product teams actively sourcing new ideas, building product lines, and launching what’s next.

Whether you're an inventor looking for commercial opportunities, a factory ready to scale, a private label maker offering speed and flexibility, or a brand with a bold new release, this is your chance to spark partnerships, land deals, and get discovered by the decision-makers driving the future of commerce.

What’s New for You In 2026:

  • An enhanced attendee program:
    • Dedicated team to recruit key buyers across the industry and ensure a great event.
    • The VIP Attendee program will now include product teams in addition to buying teams.
    • The Hosted Attendee program will be scaled to pay the way for the most influential attendees you recommend.
  • Expansion of hosted media & influencer program:
    • Hosted media will include industry publications as well as major consumer media outlets and leading social media influencers looking for great stories and innovative products.
  • Meeting Recommendations program:
    • Attendees will receive recommendations of which stands to visit based on their needs and your exhibitor profile, their recommendations will be handed to them upon arrival.
  • A new floor plan to support your business where it fits best:
    • Expanded Inventor Pavilion & New Product Showcase, showcasing new to market products and concepts. 
    • Global Manufacturing and Private Label Pavilion, the main hub to support partnership and solution development. 
    • Brands Pavilion, set apart from the main show floor for established brands to present their newest lines.

Submit an exhibiting inquiry today and our team will get in touch with more information



Why should you ATTEND?

Whether you're a buyer scouting next-generation products or a product team shaping your next big release, this event delivers everything you need—inspiration, sourcing, and strategy—all under one roof. 

What’s New for You In 2026:

  • Expanded Inventor pavilion featuring the next products to hit the market
  • Global manufacturing and private label pavilion, with a special focus on Mexico, Vietnam & India
  • Brand Pavilion featuring new products from established industry leaders and emerging never before seen creators 
  • Enhanced Education on consumer trends, sourcing Strategies & Winning Go-To-Market Approaches
  • Expanded hosted attendee programs for qualifying attendees to make your trip more manageable
  • Awards & Special Events throughout the week

Sign up to be the first to learn more about attending in 2026!