How to Search Industry Events with Claude
Find industry events with Claude and ToolRouter. Trade shows and expos for your business.
ToolEvents NearbyClaude approaches event discovery analytically, reasoning through event descriptions, expected attendee profiles, timing constraints, and your specific objectives to surface gatherings where your time will be well spent. Instead of returning every event in your area, it evaluates which ones align with your industry, networking goals, or personal interests and explains the reasoning behind each recommendation. This multi-step evaluation helps you make confident decisions about which events deserve a spot on your calendar.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Events Nearby tool:
- Ask Claude: "Find healthcare industry events in Chicago this quarter using events-nearby"
- Claude returns relevant trade shows and conferences
- Ask: "Which of these has the largest exhibitor floor?"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Events Nearby tool
Find real estate industry events and trade shows in the US this year. I want the major ones where deals happen.
Tips
- Ask Claude to identify the must-attend events for your specific industry niche
- Request exhibitor and sponsorship information for events where you want visibility