2009 CEO Summit Schedule

Hosted by SISO.

Reception sponsored by GES Exhibition Services.  Dinner sponsored by Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Sponsored by Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

In this Q & A session, you will get a view from the top deck as our keynote speaker brings together CEOs from leading companies which represent a cross section of today's Industry–leaders

Carlsbad Flower Fields/Temecula Wineries. Transportation from Main Porte Cochere provided.

This session will define Green as it pertains to trade shows

It is undeniably true that this business is really all about the attendees and no external factor affects attendance more that the cost of travel.

Sponsored by Freeman.

This session chronicles the successes and failures of trade show execs who have attempted bold online initiatives.

Everyone hears about the hundred million dollar portfolio sales, but you probably don’t hear about the smaller acquisitions.

Whatever you think about matchmaking software, the fact is it works!

Sponsored by Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Sponsored by SMG Convention & Exhibition Facilities, Direct Energy Centre and Greater Columbus Convention Center.

You might not think your show in Des Moines is affected by what is happening in Mumbai or Hong Kong, but the Trade Show world, as we know it, can be influenced by events that we may not even know about.

So, how ARE we doing?

Running a highly successful trade show business is only part of the equation for maximizing value when you decide to sell.

Sponsored by Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority

In the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression, one thing remains unchanged for show producers: IT IS ALL ABOUT ATTENDANCE!

In this highly interactive format, you get the chance to compare notes with your peers and get answers to the questions you always wanted to ask, but were afraid to.