Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting and supporting conventions and trade shows, whether or not they operate the facilities in which these events take place.
Canadian industry
561920 Convention and trade show organizers
Organisateurs de congrès, de salons et de foires commerciales
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Convention and trade show organizers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 56192 - Convention and trade show organizers |
| International correspondence | N8230 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- promoting and presenting artistic and sporting events (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events)
Examples
- automobile shows, flower shows and home shows, promoters of
- conference organizer
- convention management
- convention organizers
- convention promoters
- convention services
- craft fair arrangement
- promoters of home shows, flower shows
- trade fairs promoters
- trade show management
- trade show organizers
- trade show promoters
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
automobile shows, flower shows and home shows, promoters ofconference organizerconvention managementconvention organizersconvention promoters
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: N8230
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 561920
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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561920
Convention and trade show organizers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561920 Convention and trade show organizers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
561920
automobile shows, flower shows and home shows, promoters of
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as automobile shows, flower shows and home shows, promoters of. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561920 Convention and trade show organizers to a business file.
03
561920
conference organizer
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as conference organizer. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561920 Convention and trade show organizers to a business file.
04
561920
convention management
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as convention management. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561920 Convention and trade show organizers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 561920Convention and trade show organizers
Commonly confused with
7113 — Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events
promoting and presenting artistic and sporting events (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performin...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
N8230Organization of conventions and trade shows
US NAICS reference561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Source row
561920Convention and trade show organizers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 561920 cover?
Convention and trade show organizers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting and supporting conventions and trade shows, whether or not they operate the facilities in which these events take place.
Which level of the hierarchy is 561920?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 561920?
It rolls up to 56192 Convention and trade show organizers.
Should I stop at 561920 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 561920?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 561920?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 561920 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance, Wastewater networks, Environmental networks.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 561920?
Yes. The page shows N8230 Organization of conventions and trade shows.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Convention and Trade Show Organizers.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.