Event Agenda
Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 AM Show Opens
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM Concurrent Sessions
- eRFPs/Site Selection Tools
- Networking/Matchmaking Systems
- Security Issues in Meetings Technology
9:15 - 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
- Strategic Meetings Management Part I
- Audience Polling/Response Tools
- Event Marketing Tech Tools
10:30 - 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions
- Attendee Management–Registration-Intermediate
- Web Meeting Tools
- Web Casting/ VideoConferencing
10:00 - 3:30 PM Exhibit Hall Hours
12:20 - 2:00 PM Tech Demos
12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch
12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch-Roundtable Discussions
2:30 - 3:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
- Attendee Management–Registration-Advanced
- Database Management Tools
- Tradeshow Tools
3:30 - 4:30 Concurrent Sessions
- Strategic Meetings Management Part II
- Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools
- Housing/Room Block Management
4:30 - 5:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
- The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management
- Online Travel Systems for Meetings
- Audio Visual Products & Services
5:30 - 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
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12:20 pm – 12:40 pm
Tech Demo Station A
Ungerboeck Systems International, Inc.
Looking for ways to avoid the long lines at the registration desk? Come and look at the self-service check-in and badge printing option that EBMS offers, whether it be a kiosk in the convention center or a touch screen PC in the lobby of the headquarters hotel. It couldn’t be easier!
Tech Demo Station B
Passkey
Your event management just got so much easier. One complete online group reservations management solution to help you manage your housing, attendee bookings, reduces your attrition exposure, alleviates book-around, saving you time and money. Let us show you how Passkey provides:
- Customized event websites
- Easy room list management
- 24/6 access to event reports
- Instant event activity updates/alerts
- Seamless integration to preferred registration solution
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12:40 pm – 1:00 pm
Tech Demo Station A
RegOnline
Join us for a live demo and we'll show you how to make your life a whole lot easier with RegOnline's automated online event registration.
Tech Demo Station B
Expocad
A.C.T. will be demonstrating EXPOCAD FX - Check out our latest innovative take on interactive floor plans!
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1:00 pm – 1:20 pm
Tech Demo Station A
a2z, Inc.
This presentation will feature the latest online B2B and event networking, matchmaking and appointment scheduling tools for show managers to connect their attendees with each other, and the best exhibitor/vendors, products and services year-round. Peer-to-peer, buyer-to-seller, attendee-to-sessions, and sponsor-to-sessions matchmaking, appointment setting tools and system flexibility will be demonstrated.
Tech Demo Station B
Certain Software
Rick Borry (TheRegistrationDoctor.com) will demonstrate custom reporting within Certain Registration. Certain takes “one-click reporting” to a new level, with the power to select columns, sort rows, filter data, and export into common formats. Customizable “Changes” reports and drill-down filters help make dynamic, Web-based reporting a must-have for meeting professionals today.
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1:20 pm – 1:40 pm
Tech Demo Station A
Acteva
"Maximizing Your Meetings & Events ROI with salesforce.com and ActevaRSVP
With help from Salesforce and ActevaRSVP for AppExchange, every tradeshow, field marketing event, seminar, workshop or user group meeting is an opportunity to enhance relationships with existing clients and tap into new lead sources.
During this live demo of ActevaRSVP for AppExchange you'll see first hand how easy it is to create events, invite participants, and track RSVPs—without leaving the familiar interface of salesforce.com.
Tech Demo Station B
Spotme
Join us for a hands-on learning experience and see how Spotme's many applications can work for you.
Topics will include:
- Personable event registration experience.
- Point & Click portable electronic business info exchange.
- Engage & Matter - online voting and survey reporting.
- Spot Function – radar, connect and collaborate
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1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Tech Demo Station A
WingateWeb
Tracking the success of your event marketing spend is critical to understanding how to effectively attract and convert new customers. With Web Analytics by WingateWeb, you can track your email, Web, print and other marketing efforts and know which ones drove actual registrations.
Tech Demo Station B
MSInteractive
"Inspire Your Audience to Action: Integrating custom games
Who's going to be the winner? It could be you!
During this 15 minute demo, find out how integrating a well created custom game can be a great way to close an event and reinforce key messaging. Play along and win prizes!!
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1. All-Inclusive Registration
$249
Includes:
- All Educational Sessions
- All Meal Functions
- 1-on-1 Appointments
- Vendor Presentations
- Tutorial Guidebook
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