Sponsors

SISO

Visit Phoenix

Silver Sponsor

Visit Phoenix

Ron Price
President & CEO
400 E Van Buren St Ste 600, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
+1 (602) 254-6500
rprice@visitphoenix.com

Visit Phoenix is the sole broker of conventions and tradeshows of all sizes into the Phoenix Convention Center, which is among the 25 largest convention facilities in the United States. The Phoenix Convention Center’s 900,000 total square feet of flexible exhibition and meeting space includes two exhibition halls (312,000 gsf) & (190,000 gsf), three ballrooms, 99 meeting rooms, and 80,000 gsf of outdoor event space called Canyon on Third. The Phoenix Convention Center is within walking distance to over 3,800 committable sleeping rooms and over 200 restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Temperature-controlled loading bays and exhibit halls with pre-scored floors ease move-in and move-out, and a central eatery featuring five themed dining options and patio seating caters to exhibition attendees. Also at the Phoenix Convention Center is Huss Brewing, a 180-seat bi-level craft beer taproom and full-service restaurant. The Phoenix Convention Center is located within 4 miles of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and its 1,200 daily flights. Visit Phoenix works closely with the local hospitality community, city, and civic leaders to amplify our destination’s brand to business and leisure visitors in America’s fifth-largest city, home of Superbowl LVII and the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four.

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“Without a doubt the most valuable three days of the year for networking, learning, and meeting colleagues.”
Tony Calanca, Calanca & Associates LLC
“Two of the best acquisitions Access Intelligence had executed came directly from contacts and discussions held at the SISO CEO Summit. Beyond that important networking for transactions, I learn best practices from the best in the industry. The ROI for membership is immeasurable.”
Don Pazour, CEO, Access Intelligence
“The impact of SISO is so much bigger than its size. It feels more like a global council of important tribes than a traditional trade association.”
David Adler, CEO & Founder, Bizbash Media
“Our industry thrives on the personal relationships that face-to-face builds, and the CEO Summit is the ultimate place to build YOUR network!”
Tom Mitchell, President, Messe Dusseldorf North America
“As busy, independent, for-profit organizer, SISO keeps our company connected to all the key players working in this industry and allows great relationships and ongoing learning of best practices from the best in the business. All invaluable assets to help move our business forward."
Howard Hauben, CEO, H2 Events
“The SISO membership represents the entire for-profit tradeshow community and the annual SISO conferences are must-attend events for their educational and networking value.”
Joel A. Davis, Founder & CEO, JD Events
Being a member of SISO has allowed me to navigate the dynamic landscape of our industry in the most effective way possible. Personally, it’s been a journey of continuous learning, networking, and collaboration that fosters deep relationships with industry leaders. Professionally, the insights I’ve gained, the resources I have accessed, and the collaborative initiatives and advocacy work have helped to take my organization to new heights. SISO, to me, is an indispensable asset for my career and business.
Liz Irving, President, Clarion Events