561920 — Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing events, such as business and trade shows, conventions, conferences, and meetings (whether or not they manage and provide the staff to operate the facilities in which these events take place) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions,
- sports events, and similar events, such as festivals (whether or not they manage and provide the staff to operate the
- facilities in which these events take place), are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts,
- Sports, and Similar Events.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:56192→2002:561920→2007:561920→2012:561920→2017:561920→2022:561920)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R499 — Other Professional Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561920 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561920 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Convention and Trade Show Organizers' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561920? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $20,000,000 for NAICS code 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561920? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561920:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 561920 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Convention and Trade Show Organizers).
- IRS PBA Code for Event Planning — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Wedding Planning — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.