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Monday, April 12, 2010
8:50 am – 9:20 am
Those Were The Days…
Jason Chudnofsky, one of the original SISO founders, whose experience includes positions as President, The Interface Group (Producers of COMDEX) and CEO of Seybold, Networld+Interop, Java One and Pulvermedia's VON Exposition, will open the CEO Summit with his views of the past and the current state of the Industry. His experience of running COMDEX, the largest trade show in the US, along with his current experience as Chairman, Advisory Boards of World Publications Group and the CrossTech Group an education and event technology platform solutions provider, will bring us full circle with what was then and what is now. Jason's unique perspective from the top covers the full spectrum of SISO 's existence over the past twenty years. His ability to understand the different dynamics with his unique ability to inform and entertain us with his many stories of the logical and sublime, will ignite the CEO Summit as we take on the new challenges facing the industry today.
Speaker:
Jason Chudnofsky, Chairman, Advisory Boards of
World Publications Group and CrossTech Group
(Biography)
9:25 am – 10:30 am
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet…
This
session brings together today’s top show producers who will interpret
the economic downturn as it relates to their platforms and discuss
their strategies to move forward. This high-octane panel is poised to
make the best of the opportunities that await them. They will look at
the complete circle of the exhibition Industry and reveal the changes
they expect to see in how the attitudes and experiences of venues,
service contractors, exhibitors and attendees will affect the way we do
business. First, they will share strategies, insights and tactics that
will break down the individual components. They will then put them back
together, completing a circle that justifies the value of face-to-face
and will continue to provide ROI for our exhibitors, attendees, vendors
and partners. And, as Jimmy Durante said, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!”
Moderator:
Don Pazour, President and CEO, Access Intelligence
(Biography)
Panelists:
Greg Farrar, President, Nielsen Business Media
(Biography)
Tom Nastos, President, ENK International
(Biography)
Mike Rusbridge, Chairman and CEO, Reed Exhibitions
(Biography)
Alan Steel, President, GLM, LLC
(Biography)
10:55 am – 11:15 am
TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR OUR INDUSTRY?
Hear from U.S. Travel Association’s President & CEO, Roger
J. Dow, about what impact the recent enactment the Travel
Promotion Act will have and mean for the travel industry
and the exhibition industry. You will receive the latest
legislative updates and insights on what is happening inside
the Beltway, as well as policy discussions and decisions
that will impact the travel and exhibition industries and the
nation.
(Biography)
11:15 am – 11:20 am
Technology Presentations
Follow Me
By Core-apps, LLC
Jay Tokosh, CEO
11:20 am – 11:25 am
Technology Presentations
ChirpE
By a2z Inc.
Rajiv Jain, President
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bridge Over Troubled Waters…
It’s always nice to know what’s happening outside your own sphere, and determine if you are the only one swimming upstream. Is your company ready for the recovery, or are you still treading water? Have you established the financial and other resources to sustain your business, rebuild your business or grow your business with the multiple opportunities that will present themselves? This session, complete with the data and tools you need to make informed decisions about the future, could be the life preserver you are waiting for. We’ll combine the latest CEIR research findings and registration trends with expert analysis and forecasting, and you’ll walk away with a new attitude and the resources to effectively start your 2010 strategic planning.
Moderator:
Margaret Pederson, President, Amirexx, LLC
(Biography)
Panelists:
Skip Cox, President and CEO, Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
(Biography)
Doug Ducate, President and CEO, CEIR
(Biography)
Richard Mead, Managing Director, The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.
(Biography)
Arnie Roberts, President and CEO, SMART-reg International, Inc.
(Biography)
12:10 pm – 12:15 pm
Technology Presentations
Zerista
By Zerista
John Kanarowski, President
12:15 pm – 12:20 pm
Technology Presentations
Living Tradeshow Solution
Offered by Crick Information Technologies, Inc.
Tim Bohmer, Vice President Sales and Marketing
1:50 pm – 2:50 pm
Thriller…
Keynote: Sean Dee, Chief Marketing Officer, AEG
(Biography)
When
an entertainment focused, retail development project gets the chance to
host a “once in a lifetime event” and celebrate a legend, where do they
start? At this important keynote, you will hear, first hand, how the
AEG team develops event programs that leverage its core business assets
and ultimately exceeds the expectations of its key clients and
customers. While the focus will be on the companies’ strategic approach
to this growing new business model, they will share with you their best
practices and the collaborative behaviors among its live music, sports,
and facilities divisions from LA Live to London’s O2.
2:55 am – 3:00 am
Technology Presentations
Exhibitor Invites
by Exhibitor Invites, LLC.
Evan Shubin,
President
3:30 pm – 4:50 pm
Revolution…
Is
the traditional business model still relevant or is there a new
paradigm in our future? Face-to-face events are essential for driving
sales and fostering social relationships that sustain business 24/7 and
365. New technologies, emerging populations and the way we communicate
all add up to a different way of doing business. Add to this the
heightened awareness and sensitivity to the cost of exhibiting, and the
old business model becomes a challenge to maintain. In this session,
you will hear how industry experts are creating new approaches to the
traditional business model in an effort to deliver a different
experience that meets the needs of new buyers and sellers. “Break on
through to the other side” as you discover what works and what doesn’t.
Learn how to use innovative pricing models, matchmaking and virtual
events—all designed to offer solutions to a new generation of
exhibitors and attendees fondly referred to as Gen X and Gen Y.
Moderator:
Nancy Hasselback, President and CEO, Diversified Business Communications
(Biography)
Panelists:
Kerry Gumas, President and CEO, Questex Media Group, Inc.
(Biography)
Greg Topalian, Senior Vice President, Reed Exhibitions
(Biography)
Tony Uphoff, CEO, TechWeb
(Biography)
Jochen Witt, President and CEO, JWC
(Biography)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Start Me Up…
It’s not ALL about the Big Boys! Smaller companies have to be more agile, innovative and quicker to market than their larger, multi-platform counterparts. Because of their size, instincts and lower margin for error, small company entrepreneurs find creative ways to make their shows stand out from the crowd. At this session, you will learn a new trick or two as innovative entrepreneurs discuss how their “out-of-the-box” thinking has helped grow their businesses. You will also find out how these CEOs develop new ideas, business models and, occasionally, radical innovations that result in success and….sometimes failure.
Moderator:
George Jage, President, World Tea Expo
(Biography)
Panelists:
Denise Medved, CEO, The Tiny Kitchen
(Biography)
Carl Pugh, President, Radius Events, LLC
(Biography)
Kerry Smith, President and CEO, Red 7 Media, LLC
(Biography)
9:40 am - 11:00 am
Spinning Wheel…
Our
industry is a partnership where the sum is greater than he individual
parts. Producing an event that satisfies and improves the experience
for our exhibitors and attendees takes teamwork. This team effort
includes all our vendors working together to keep the medium useful and
provide a high ROI for the markets we serve. This dynamic circle of
participants values each of the parts that make up the entire
production. The session will explore the shifts in revenue and
influence that have been brought about by the extended recession and
how this may impact the industry going forward. It will also offer a
360-degree look at how to enhance all aspects of the trade show
experience for the professional attendee, exhibitor, organizer and
vendor communities. A blue ribbon panel of experts will share their
thoughts about our business and the constituencies they each represent.
Moderator:
Galen Poss
(Biography)
Panelists:
Larry Arnaudet, Executive Director, Exhibition Services & Contractors Association
(Biography)
Tom Mobley, Sr. Vice President, Convention Centers, Global Spectrum Convention Centers
(Biography)
Donald J. Schmid, Manager, Meetings & Conventions, Hospirs Inc.
(Biography)
Rod Rtujillo, CEO, International Rubber Products Inc.
(Biography)
11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Across The Universe…
In
a discussion of leading-edge and creative ideas from around the globe,
Mr. Ids Boersma, Managing Director of RAI Exhibitions in Amsterdam,
will present a case study of how his organization recreated the
Amsterdam Motor Show -AUTORAI from the conventional exhibitor stand
model to an event model, thereby preserving the show and maintaining
profits. Mr. Håkan Gershagen’s 30 years of international experience
will walk us around the world in 20 minutes and present the new and
innovative business models and ideas that he has seen in the last year,
also aided by UFI's Director in Asia, Paul Woodward.
Moderator Simon Kimble, CEO of Clarion Events Ltd., will share his experience of building a network of 10 offices from Singapore to Sao Paulo in the past three years.
Moderator:
Simon Kimble, CEO, Clarion Events Ltd.
(Biography)
Panelists:
Ids Boersma, Managing Director, RAI Exhibitions, Amsterdam
(Biography)
Håkan Gershagen, Commercial Director, Mack Brooks
(Biography)
Paul Woodward, incoming Managing Director, UFI
(Biography)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (concurrent session)
For What It’s Worth…
The
Great Recession has wreaked havoc on the world of events. The recent
financial performance of shows has taken a dramatic turn for the worse.
The once-frantic pace of mergers and acquisitions in media seems like a
distant memory.
In this breakout session, we will hear from top financial and corporate executives at large event producers about how the business has changed and what they are doing to adapt. Is this a downturn that is just part of a cycle, or has the industry found a new level?
How has the M&A market changed, from the perspective of top bankers in the field? Is the event business still a target for savvy investors? What has happened to valuations of standalone show producers as well as of integrated, multimedia companies? Is there still money out there to be invested in the tradeshow world? If so, where’s it coming from?
And, from an operating standpoint as well an investor’s view, what’s ahead?
Moderator:
Neal Vitale, President and CEO, 1105 Media, Inc.
(Biography)
Panelists:
Eric Lisman, Executive Vice President - Corporate Development, Advanstar Communications, Inc.
(Biography)
Kerry Gumas, President and CEO, Questex Media Group, Inc.
(Biography)
Charles McCurdy, Chairman and CEO, Canon Communications LLC
(Biography)
Kathleen Thomas, Managing Director, BerkeryNoyes
(Biography)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (concurrent session)
I Will Survive…
The
dramatic changes to the event business in 2009 make this session more
vital than ever before as small company CEOs discuss the key issues
affecting their events and the path to success in 2010. Though 2009
shows faced hurdle after hurdle, the lessons learned are the key to
future profits. The advantage for small companies is they can react
quickly, adopt new strategies immediately and, frankly, have the
entrepreneurial drive that makes them successful in any economy.
Everyone is a speaker at this roundtable and the topics include:
• How to grow in a capital-constrained marketplace
• Lower numbers don’t have to equal lower profits
• Keeping your team motivated for the recovery
• Where did the buyers go for your business?
• New business models for higher profits
• What is working for attendance in this market?
Moderator:
Sean Guerre, President, Access Intelligence/TradeFair Group
(Biography)
Printable handouts included when provided by the speaker.