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ABC Kids Expo 2025!
Discover the latest trends and innovations in the world of children's products at the upcoming 21st-anniversary ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas! Join us for an immersive experience where leading brands showcase their newest collections and innovations in baby gear, toys, apparel, gifts, and more. The expo offers diverse exhibitors, from industry giants to emerging startups. Engage in networking opportunities, gain insights from thought leaders, and explore a dynamic marketplace.
Whether you're a retailer, manufacturer, or industry professional, the ABC Kids Expo promises to be a hub of inspiration and connection. Don't miss this unparalleled event in Las Vegas that brings together the best in the business to shape the future of children's products!
WHEN
Wednesday - Friday21 - 23 May, 2025
WHERE
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention CenterWHO
Juvenile Industry*Closed To Industry
WHY JOIN US
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Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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BOOK A ROOMOur History
In The Beginning
Association of Independent Stores (A.I.S.S.) debuts with 4-way partnership of NINFRA, USA Baby, Baby Furniture Plus Assn. and Baby News — Exhibitor wait list swells to over 300 exhibitors
2001/2002ABC Formation
NINFRA resigns from partnership with A.I.S.S. and forms All Baby & Child (aka ABC)
First industry reception held — Top of the Riviera
2003It's A Hit!
At that time, the largest event ever held in the juvenile products industry ABC launches “Retailers Reward Program” for participating specialty retailers.
2004ABC Recognized and Awarded
ABC Team wins its first of many prestigious awards — 1st Place Trade Show Week Fastest 50 award for the growth of a trade show.
2005Show Me What's New and Modern
ABC launches New Product Showcase and Modern Child® Pavilion ABC launches Early & Often program.
2006Choo Choo
Introduction of The ABC Trolley and Money Vault for retailers.
2007The Next Natural Step
ABC launches the Naturally Kids® Pavilion.
2008Show Expands and Opens To Industry
Event opens to non-specialty retailers for the first time ABC launches the Baby Product Experts program to replace “Early & Often”
2009New Year, New Pavilion
ABC launches Maternity Square® Pavilion with inaugural runway event International attendance from 66 countries — an all time record.
2010We're Moving
ABC moves to Louisville, Kentucky for 2 years due to unavailability of space in Las Vegas for this 1 million square foot show.
2011Historic Partnerships
ABC and JPMA established a partnership agreement in 2012 to finance essential industry initiatives. Concurrently, Brixy was established as a novel retail specialty organization.
2012International Expansion and Invention Connection
ABC went international with North American Pavilions at CBME (Shanghai) and Harrogate (UK)
ABC debuted Invention Connection featuring inventors newly designed and prototype product
201365 Countries Participate
International attendance from 65 countries —
ABC introduces Made in USA Showcase
2014Celebrity Nursery Debuts
International attendance from 70+ countries (new record) — Introduction of ABC Celebrity Nurseries.
2015Continued Growth
International attendance from 79 countries
2016New Look ABC
ABC undergoes a complete rebranding of its entire show, introducing a new logo and incorporating additional floor destinations, Buyers Lounges, and an on-floor Media Center.
2017Introduction of The Plaza
ABC launches The Plaza™ on the trade show floor
ABC North American pavilion at CBME in Shanghai hosts record number of exhibitors
Site of the ABC industry party moved to the amazing Brooklyn Bowl @ The LINQ
2018Last LVCC Show
Unbeknownst at the time was the looming global pandemic, and 2019 would go down as the final expo hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
2019Global Pandemic
ABC cancels 2020 show due to historic Global Pandemic and shut down of most US cities.
2020New Management, New Venue
ABC brings on board a new show management company and relocates the ABC Kids Expo to Orlando, FL due to the shutdown in Las Vegas.
However, the surge of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 compels ABC to cancel the event before its scheduled date.
2021Viva Las Vegas
ABC comes back to Las Vegas and declares the 18th annual ABC Kids Expo at the Paris Resort & Casino. ABC unveils a fresh event concept, combining the show and accommodations under one roof.
The event shifts from its traditional fall dates to spring starting from 2022 and beyond.
2022Jackpot!
The 2023 expo undergoes expansion and encounters unprecedented growth, selling out quickly with waiting lists surpassing the number of exhibitors. ABC reveals plans to relocate to the larger Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center for both 2024 and 2025.
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