One Day. One Focus.

 

 

Welcome to the Meetings Technology Expo 2008 Chicago!

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Our Action-packed agenda for 2008 will include:

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Technology Sessions
  1. Attendee Management – Registration-Intermediate
  2. Attendee Management – Registration-Advanced
  3. Audience Polling/Response Tools
  4. Audio/Visual Tools
  5. Database Management
  6. eRFPs/Site Selection Tools
  7. Event Marketing Tech Tools
  8. Housing/Room Block Management
  9. Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools
  10. Strategic Meetings Management Part I
  11. Strategic Meetings Management Part II
  12. Networking/Matchmaking Systems
  13. Online Travel Systems for Meetings
  14. Security in Meetings Technology
  15. The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management
  16. Trade Show Tools
  17. Web Casting /Video Conferencing Tools
  18. Web Meeting Software

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Round Table Discussions: Best Practices

  • Registration
  • Event Marketing
  • Housing
  • Strategic Meetings Management
  • Open Discussion

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Technology Vendor Demo 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

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Matchmaking Program & 1-on-1 Appointments

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



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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 also 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

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Cocktail Reception

Immediately following show, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come join your fellow meeting professionals, technology vendors, speakers and show management for an end-of-show reception with food and drink.

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Exhibit Hall

This year's show will have expanded exhibit hours and more tech vendors to meet with either for demos, 1-on-1 appointments or just for browsing this year's new products. Stay tuned for the exhibitor list and floor plan!


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All-Inclusive Registration

$249 Includes:

  • All Educational Sessions
  • All Meal Functions
  • Networking Reception
  • 1-on-1 Appointments
  • Vendor Presentations
  • Tutorial Guidebook

 

 

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