Welcome to the Meetings Technology Expo 2007 Chicago!

This year's event features an unrivaled line-up of technology education and hands-on tech demos that will ensure you are well informed about the technology being used in the meetings industry.

Technology Sessions will include:

• Attendee Management – Registration
• Online Travel Systems for Meetings
• Audience Polling/Response Tools
• Meetings Spend Consolidation& Management Tools
• Networking / Matchmaking Systems
• The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management
• Meetings Spend Consolidation& Management Tools Part II
• Event Marketing Tech Tools
• Housing/Room Block Management
• Web casting /Video Conferencing Tools
• eRFPs/Site Selection Tools
• Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools

Technology Vendor Demos will include over 90 presentations from the following product categories:

• Abstract Management - Educational Content Tools
• Appointment Scheduling Tools
• Audience Polling- Interactive Response Tools
• Badge Making Tools
• Event Budgeting Tools
• Event Data Management System
• Event Marketing & Communication Tools
• Event/Exhibition Management
• Exhibition Service Tools
• Expense Reporting System
• Floor Plan Mgmt.-Booth Sales Tools
• Hotel & Facility Management Tools
• Internet Connectivity Providers
• Lead Retrieval- Access Verification System
• Matchmaking & Networking Tools
• Meetings Spend Management/Consolidation Tools
• Mobile Technology Tools
• Online Booking System for Travel
• Online Registration
• Project / Task Management Tools
• RFP Management Product
• Room Block/Housing Management Tools
• Room Diagramming -Floor Plans
• Survey Systems
• Virtual Meetings Services
• Web Design Systems
• WebCasting Video Conferencing Services

Matchmaking Program

New to the Meetings Technology Expo this year is the introduction of a matchmaking/networking program, A2Z Network Match, offered by sponsor, a2z, inc..

Attendees

• Easily search and find the products, services, and exhibitors that interest you.
• Identify and match-up with attendees and mentors you would like to meet.
• Create and print your matches for further review.

Exhibitors

• See what types of buyers and other industry professionals are registered for the show.
• See who viewed your online booth.
• Set up appointments with qualified decision makers.

Information on how to sign up for the free service will be forwarded to you shortly after receipt of your registration information. The program officially starts on April 4th.

Tutorial Guidebook, Case Studies and Speaker Presentations

• All wrapped up into our show directory, you will find over 30 actual technology case studies demonstrating real-life solutions to real-life problems facing meeting professionals just like you!
  
• Our speakers' presentations are outlined for you, using slides and notes on every educational session within the show directory. You will even find descriptions of over 90 tech demo presentations so you won't miss a thing.
  
• Our show directory will also include a tech buyer's guide for several meetings technology products and services including tips on:
  
  
  • Role of the technology in the meetings industry
    
  • Must-have items to consider when evaluating this technology solution
    
  • Top items to avoid when evaluating this technology solution
    
  • Associated pricing structures
    
  • How to integrate
    
  • How to implement
  
  

Register Here- $199!