If you want a big show, take a trip to the annual electronics show in Munich at the beginning of November
I went there a few years ago.
Its open for about 5 days. Covers some 20 halls.
Costs (and everyone pays) some $50 to get in. The show catalogue is the size of a bible.
You HAVE to plan who you visit.
I spent 3 days there. That is not enough time to just see the stands you are interested in
If you are in the business seriously, you will have made appointments with the various exhibitors beforehand. You then get personal service. A meal. A drink. A seat in the back section of the booth. You also sign new deals with the exhibitors there.
Many of the larger stands are the size of small houses, many being two storey
Many exhibitors put on entertainment; jugglers, musicians etc
Many exhibitors will fly in (from Europe) their largest customers just for the day
Now that''s a show.
I'm sure that if we could start a collection for Dave, we could send him (next year) and he could shoot some videos.
I say that because most of you won't believe me when I describe the scale that this is on.