There were over 1,500 major trade shows and conferences held worldwide in 2014, with the busiest months being May, June, July, and September. The United States hosted the most events, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Japan. Popular host cities included Las Vegas, London, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. Attending every single 2014 event would require over 4,000 consecutive days, averaging around 2.5 days per show.