Where Technology and Business Meet

The premier edition of Event Technology Expo in 2008 instantly became the industry standard as a result of its trend setting features combined with the importance of technology in the production and promotion of tradeshows, meetings, conventions and special events. More than 1,700 industry professionals benefited from their participation in the two-day event. From the opening General Session delivered by LinkedIn's co-founder Allen Blue to the twenty-plus sessions and workshops the excitement, interaction, and value of the education and instruction was obvious. The activity and business discussed with dozens of tech vendors on the exhibit floor the was equally vibrant.

Clearly, the current economic climate makes participation in ETE more vital and valuable than ever. All event producers must ensure that they are properly incorporating all appropriate tech solutions that will help to maintain the growth and profitability of their events. And they must gain that insight in the most time and cost effective manner possible. In an equal measure, suppliers of technology applications, services and supplies must be certain that their show participation delivers and audience of sufficient size and buying power to deliver true return on investment. ETE satisfies these needs!

ETE will again be co-located with HSMAI's Affordable Meetings® National, a tradeshow and conference nationally recognized for its strict business-orientation and educational focus, at the world-class Walter E Washington Convention Center. Managed by J. Spargo & Associates, Inc. and Co-produced by Alliance Consulting Strategies, the production team understands the needs and agendas of all show participants and also understands how to design and deliver an event that truly provides bottom-line results. Here are some of the key features that make ETE an obvious choice:

Buyers and sellers must be certain that their show participation allows them to accomplish as much as possible to justify their investment of time and dollars. The ETE format allows attendees to take full advantage of the conference program and still give ample time for substantive discussion on the exhibit floor, as well as networking with their peers.

In keeping with the precedent set in 2008, the entire program will give much-needed attention to "real-world" information concerning the potential effects that technology will have on the operations and bottom lines of exhibitions, meetings, and events now, and in the years to come. *All sessions will be a minimum of one hour and fifteen minutes in duration, in order to provide true detail and substance that the subjects mandate, as well as time for all-important Q&A.

Our projected audience of 2,000 organizers (*does not include exhibitor personal and non-exhibiting vendors) will come from the private, association, corporate, and government sectors. The size and scope of the audience provides tremendous networking, information exchange, and professional development benefits to all attendees. ETE will feature a leading-edge match-making program that will allow you not only to find and set appointments with all show participants: exhibitors, speakers, and your peers... but which also will serve as a living lab for you to see precisely how this type of program works and how it can benefit your events! The benefits of the size and diversity of the audience to ETE exhibitors and sponsors are obvious.

The full scale, two-day exhibition at ETE will feature dozens of the worlds top suppliers showcasing their products in innovative and interactive booth displays. A perfect opportunity for buyers and specifiers to engage booth personnel in detailed conversation and inspect, compare and select the solutions that best fit their organization and events.

Washington DC represents the nation's largest concentration of leading tradeshow, convention, and meeting organizers within a 200 mile radius. And the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is at the epicenter of that hub. Literally minutes away from Union Station/Amtrak and Reagan Airport for national attendees…and equally important, just steps away from the from the DC Metro allowing the wealth of professionals in the DC area to get there in a breeze! The center itself offers unparalleled conference and exhibition logistics that allow maximum utilization of all that ETE offers.

The second week in September consistently ranks as our attendees number-one time frame for a show of this nature. Their business cycles, climate and travel all make this time ideal. And, in terms of "economic climate" the timing, content, and strict business orientation of ETE could not be more appropriate.

Complimentary admission to the entire program - seminars, expo, networking/food functions - for all qualified meetings/conventions, tradeshow and event organizers and planners!