Atlanta every day is an opening day
Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be
8-10, December 2009 at the Georgia World Congress Center

Expo! Expo! heads to Atlanta and will host new education and networking events for exhibitions and events industry professionals. This is a must-attend event for anyone - whether new to the industry or a seasoned professional - so mark your calendar now!

Tips for Attending the Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition

2009 Expo! Expo! Schedule of Events
(As of March 2009) All activities at Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, 6 December
2:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. CEM Faculty & Presenter Training (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. CEM Faculty Dinner (Georgia Aquarium)
   
Monday, 7 December
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Shuttle Buses to/from Atlanta Marriott Marquis & Georgia World Congress Center

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • Registration
  • Cyber Center
  • E-Central
  • First Aid
  • Media Lounge
  • Speaker Check-In
  • Summit Club
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CEM Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CEM Program, Sponsored by Freeman
  • Attendance Promotion
  • Event Operations
  • Floor Plans & Layouts
  • Service Contractors
  • Project Management
  • Developing an Exhibitor Prospectus
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. IAEE Board Luncheon (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Sponsored by Mexico Tourism Board
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. IAEE
  • Board of Directors (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
  • Exhibitor Move-In
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Board of Directors Dinner – By Invitation Only
(Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Sponsored by C.W. Allen Group
   
Tuesday, 8 December
6:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Shuttle Buses to/from Atlanta Marriott Marquis & Georgia World Congress Center
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Registration
  • Cyber Center
  • E-Central
  • First Aid
  • Media Lounge
  • Speaker Check-In
  • Summit Club
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bobby Carl Memorial Invitation Golf Event (TPC Sugarloaf)
Sponsored by Champion Exposition Services
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CEM Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chapter Leaders Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CEIR Board of Directors (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

CEM Program, Sponsored by Freeman

  • Attendance Promotion
  • Site Selection
  • Selling Exhibit Space
  • Service Contractors
  • Crisis Prevention & Management
  • Developing an RFP/Outsourcing
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Asian Exhibition Council
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. International Committee
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. First Timer’s Orientation Brunch
Sponsored by Shepard Exposition Services
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CEIR Industry Council ( Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Clinics
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. IAEE Services, Inc. Board of Directors
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EIF Board of Trustees
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chapter Challenge
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Doors Open at 5:15 p.m.
Opening General Session and Awards Presentation
Sponsored by GES
6:30 PM Transportation to Opening Reception (Pick up at GWCC)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Opening Reception (Georgia Aquarium)
8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Transportation to Marriott Marquis from Georgia Aquarium
   
Wednesday, 9 December
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Shuttle Buses to/from Atlanta Marriott Marquis & Georgia World Congress Center
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Registration
  • Cyber Center
  • E-Central
  • First Aid
  • Media Lounge
  • Speaker Check-In
  • Summit Club
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. CEM Exam – Advance Registration Required
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • IAEE & EIF CEO Breakfast - By Invitation Only
    Sponsored by Mexican Tourism Board
  • Roundtable Solutions
  • Future Leaders Institute Alumni Reunion Breakfast
    Sponsored by Champion Exposition Services
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. IAEE Deal/Center – By Appointment Only
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. General Session
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Expo! Expo!
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Press Conference/Reception
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CEM Commission
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Expo! Expo! Luncheon
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out
5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Exhibitor Hospitality (Various)

6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Dine-amic Networking (Local Restaurants)
9:00 p.m. IAEE Charitable Event benefiting Camp Sunshine (Tabernacle)
Founding Sponsor GES Exposition Services
Entertainment Provided by Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Shuttle Transportation Provided by Production Transport Inc.
   
Thursday, 10 December
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Shuttle Buses to/from Atlanta Marriott Marquis & Georgia World Congress Center
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Public Events Council
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Cyber Center
  • E-Central
  • First Aid
  • Media Lounge
  • Speaker Check-In
  • Summit Club
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Education Sessions
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Education Sessions
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Annual IAEE Luncheon
Sponsored by New Orleans CVB
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Sessions
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Center (ICEEM) Board of Directors (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Committee
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rest and Refresh/Open Networking Time
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Chapter Receptions (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Chairman’s Private Reception (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Sponsored by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closing Party Pre-Function Cocktails (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Chairman's Closing Party (Atlanta Marriott Marquis)
Sponsored by Atlanta Marriott Marquis & Atlanta CVB


Information above is from the http:// www.iaee.com/expo site. Please visit this site for more information.

 

 

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