Meetings Technology Expo 2008 San Francisco Attendee Brochure by Paul Paone

Meetings SAN FRANCISCO Technology echnology ATTENDEE BROCHURE March 25th, 2008 EXPO Westin San Francisco Market Street

One Day. One Focus. The Learning Event of the Year.

Exclusive MTE Benefits • 18+ action-packed sessions

• Peer-to-peer interaction • Hands-on tech demos • Dynamic exchange of best practices • Personal tour of latest meeting technologies

MEETINGS TECHNOLOGY EXPOS ALSO COMING TO THESE CITIES • Chicago.May.22.2008 • Washington D.C. September.3.2008 • New York.October.2008

Meetingstechexpo.com Meetings Technology Expo. 150 W. 51st St., Suite 1219. New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-956-4720 Email: info@meetingstechexpo.com

GENERAL INFORMATION www.meetingstechexpo.com

3 Ways to Register!!! 1. All-Inclusive Registration

$249 Includes: • All Educational Sessions ns • All Meal Functions • Networking Reception • 1-on-1 Appointments • Vendor Presentations • Tutorial Guidebook

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2. Expo Only

$149

Dear Meeting Professional, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Meetings Technology Expo San Francisco. I welcome you to be a part of a select ensemble of meeting professionals, technology suppliers and industry-leading technology experts dedicated to making our industry more efficient and productive through the use of technology. This year’s event is an action-packed day filled with cutting-edge educational sessions, the best meetings tech vendors in the industry, exhibit hall & tech demos and networking opportunities to share best-practices, ideas and strategies.

Includes: • All Meal functions • Networking Reception • 1-on-1 appointments • Vendor presentations • Tutorial Guidebook

The MTE program is designed to provide technology guidance and insight and assist you, the meeting professional, in evaluating, testing and choosing the right technology solution for your business.

3. All-Inclusive Registration + Hotel*

So, go ahead and take the next step in advancing your career! The Meetings Technology Expo is only one day, but it may change the way you work forever.

Regular rate: $449--Now just $399! Save over $150!

Paul Paone Show Director

Hurry, offer is valid for new registrations from 2/26 - 3/12 or until rooms last! Includes: • All educational sessions • Meal functions • Networking Reception • 1-on-1 appointments • Vendor presentations • Tutorial Guidebook • 1 room night at host Hotel, Westin San Francisco Market Street **

* Based on availability. ** Upon completion of registration, you will be contacted via email with a comp code to receive your included hotel night. If you have any questions, please call: 212-956-4720.

EVENT AGENDA www.meetingstechexpo.com

Tuesday, March 25th

Testimonials

7:30 AM……Show Opens 7:30 AM……Breakfast “I learned more in one day than I have in the last 5 years!”

8:00 - 9:00 AM……Concurrent Sessions • eRFPs/Site Selection Tools • Networking/Matchmaking Systems • Security Issues in Meetings Technology

“I gained a wealth of information about meeting solutions, and best practices that I can actually put to work right away.”

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

“For anyone who is hesitant about meeting technologies, I would definitely recommend coming to this show!”

• Attendee Management–Registration-Intermediate • Web Meeting Software – Tools to Engage Participants • Web Casting/ VideoConferencing

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM……Exhibit Hall Hours 11:30 - 2:30 PM……Tech Demos 12:00 - 1:30 PM……Lunch 1:30 - 2:30 PM……Roundtable Discussions 2:30 - 3:30 PM……Concurrent Sessions • Attendee Management–Registration-Advanced • Database Management Tools • Tradeshow Tools

3:30 - 4:30 PM……Concurrent Sessions

Distribution for New CMP or Recertification: cation:

• Strategic Meetings Management Part II • Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools • Housing/Room Block Management

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1.25 points per session. ( 6 sessions = 7.5 points)

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 PM - 7:00 PM……Cocktail Reception

A sign in sheet will also be available at each session. For more information on earning CMP credits, please visit: http://www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/index.htm

SHOW SESSIONS www.meetingstechexpo.com • Leverage your content using webcasting and videoconferencing • Measure your success- learning what to look for and what you can expect • Develop checklists to evaluate webcasting / video conferencing vendors This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Beginner - Mid-level

SESSIONS INCLUDES EXPERTISE ON: • Strategic Meeting Management • Web Casting / Video Conferencing • Security Issues in Meetings Technology • Online Travel Systems for Meetings • Audience Polling/Response Tools • eRFPs/Site Selection Tools

Security Issues in Meetings Technology

• Web Meeting Tools

Speaker: Jonathan Dodson , CIO, Certain Software

• Event Marketing Tech Tools

As with any technology, security issues are always a chief concern among technology users and providers. In this new session you will learn what you need to know to keep your data privacy intact and what new security issues surrounding web-based financial transactions are on the horizon.

• Audio Visual Products/Services • Database Management Tools • Tradeshow Tools • Networking/Matchmaking Systems

Session Take-aways: • How to protect your data • How to evaluate the security of your vendors • How to ask the right questions

• Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools • Attendee Management–Registration • The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

• Housing/Room Block Management

Online Travel Systems for Meetings

Webcasting /VideoConferencing

Integration with an online booking system is the next technology push in online meeting planning. Significant cost-savings have been realized by many companies that have learned to integrate their meetings travel with their registration process. In addition, your attendees will enjoy the benefits of a onestop shop when signing up for your next meeting.

Speaker: Chance Carpenter, Founder & CEO, Essential Event Technologies Co-Presenter: Seth Markowitz, CTO, Essential Event Technologies, Founder, Open Step Media This session will discuss the technologies behind webcasting, video conferencing and the creation of digital archives of meetings for multiple formats; including web, DVD, Apple iPod® and other emerging media -- and how they may be applied to physical and virtual meetings. In addition, for those holding multiple meetings, these technologies offer the opportunity to create ‘channels’—transforming events into on-going experiences and additional subscription/sponsorship opportunities.

Session Take-aways: • Understand the benefits of the online travel integration • How you can manage meeting travel online • Create new business opportunities with online travel This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Mid-Advanced

Session Take-aways: • Learn the basics of webcasting and video conferencing

SHOW SESSIONS www.meetingstechexpo.com Create high performance meetings that broaden participation, stimulate creativity and break through meeting logjams. This session will explore web meeting tools designed to increase the level of participation and interaction among participants in both face-to-face and online meetings. We will demonstrate tools for brainstorming and idea generation, voting and prioritizing, surveys, action planning and documentation, and share examples from large and small meetings from corporate, government and education sectors where these tools have significantly increased the level of attendee participation and collaboration.

Audience Polling/Response Tools Speaker: Eric Alzuhn, MSInteractive Do you “talk to” your audience or “interact with” them? Give your audience a voice and keep them engaged like never before! During this hands-on, interactive discussion, find out what ARS is, what it isn’t and how the solution can be integrated to create truly engaging events. While you already know that ARS is a great tool to gather audience feedback on things like speaker evaluations, event logistics and overall comprehension, we’ll teach you how ARS can do so much more.

Session Take-aways: • The basics of web meeting software and how it complements other meeting tools • Understand different ways web meeting software can support your meeting process • Identify new methods of engaging your meeting participants • How to increase the success of your meetings

Session Take-aways: • Learn how audience response tools work • Learn about the benefits these tools can offer your future meetings • Learn about the various pricing structures offered This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

eRFPs/Site Selection Tools

Strategic Meetings Management Part I

Online site-selection/request for proposal systems can digitize highly paper-intensive tasks with substantial savings in time and efficiency. Find the right property for your next meeting and send specs based on your needs! Learn how these systems work, discover the benefits, features and options available with the eRFPs/site selection tools available in today’s meetings tech marketplace.

Speaker: Melissa Logar , CMP, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting & Events Services Co-Presenter: Karin Milliman, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting & Events Services Department, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP This session will discuss the role that technology plays in each step of the Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) initiative with an emphasis on capturing meeting spend and how to uncover rogue spend.

Session Take-aways: • Identify the top must-have capabilities • Avoid potential pitfalls • Know who the current players are in the marketplace • Select the appropriate vendor based on your needs

Session Take-aways: • Formulate an action plan to initiate a meetings spend report to leadership • Identify eight key technology points to research and review before making final decisions • Understand at least 21 types of reports that technology tools can provide

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Mid-level

Web Meeting Software Speaker: Chuck McPherson Jr. , Facilitate.com, San Francisco , CA

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Mid-Advanced

SHOW SESSIONS www.meetingstechexpo.com • Evaluate your AV budget, and eliminate unnecessary AV services • Understand your AV options at your next event

Event Marketing Tech Tools Speaker: Ed Lemire, Executive Vice President Marketing, Acteva Effective communication and marketing tools are essential components for successful meeting and events. In today’s business environment, integrated campaigns yield the most traction and response rates. This session will explain the benefits event marketing systems and how to utilize their features to reach and exceed your marketing goals. Whether a planner is marketing a paid event or trying to organize internal events there are many meetings technology systems that can be helpful.

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

Session Take-aways: • Utilize various marketing technology tools to achieve your marketing goals • Learn effective methods to increase attendance at your next event • Select the appropriate technology to accomplish your event goals • Learn about new marketing technology solutions This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Beginner-Mid-level

Database Management Tools

Tech Demos in Exhibit Hall

Speaker: Dale Beckles , President & CEO, Arcaneo

Here is your opportunity to learn more about a specific vendor product through 20-minute product demonstrations.

Are you maximizing your data? Are you leveraging the information you own about your event attendees? If not, you could be unintentionally giving yourself more work and creating less effective meeting experiences for your attendees. Learn how new developments in database management tools can help you harness the power behind data that you already own and help reduce your workload at the same time.

Vendor/product listings will be available online soon. Stay Tuned!

Audio Visual Products/Services Although a requirement at almost every meeting or event, yet audio visual products and services is perhaps the least understood technology aspect of your function. Learn how to unravel the AV complex and maximize the technology offerings within without getting burned. Lighting, projection, photography, staging, graphics and more will be discussed in this session.

Session Take-aways: • How to work more efficiently with the database you own • Discover new products to suit your needs • Learn how to integrate other tech tools into your database This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

Session Take-aways: • How to select the appropriate audio visual tools for your events

SHOW SESSIONS www.meetingstechexpo.com learn how attendance tracking tools have advanced to help you pinpoint more dynamic information about how your attendee’s participate in meeting – related activities, sessions, meal functions and more. We will explore how measuring this information adds value to your events by allowing the event planner to quickly understand attendee behavior.

New Tradeshow Tech Tools Speaker: Rich Stone , CEO, ACT Inc. / EXPOCAD Learn what is new and upcoming in the field of tradeshow technology with a look at coming tech tools as meeting and exhibition planners move forward with implementation of future meetings- the next generation.

Session Take-aways: • Evaluate important features when choosing an effective lead retrieval solution • Know the benefits associated with attendee tracking and analytics • Understand important metrics to capture and analyze, in order to truly understand your attendee’s behavior at sessions, activities and on the exhibit floor • Learn what the buzz is all about with RFID including evaluating RFID attendee reporting and real-time technologies.

Session Take-aways: Recognize and implement required tradeshow technology tools for your next show. Learn what tech innovations are coming next in the tradeshow tech field. This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Tradeshow Technology Level: All

Networking/Matchmaking Systems

This session is applicable to:

Online networking communities are popping up everywhere and matchmaking tools are catching on fast mostly because both of these tools are proving to be great enhancements to meetings—even changing the business model of revenue generating events. From profile matching to blogs, from private chat groups to attendee polling, from advertising opportunities to event ROI analysis… learn how it all works together!

Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

Attendee Management–Registration Speaker: Bill Flagg , President, RegOnline The most essential piece of any planner’s technology arsenal is a robust, integrated and versatile registration system. The proper registration tool will yield incredible cost-savings, efficiencies and include additional benefits and features to help manage your attendee profiles, preferences, correspondence, and even create revenue-generating opportunities. There are differences, however, in the ever-expanding list of attendee management systems available in the market today. This session will provide an overview of the role of registration systems in the meetings industry, the benefits, list must-have items, pitfalls to avoid, pricing structure samples, and resources when deciding on the best attendee management system for your organization.

Session Take-aways: • How an online community is formed • How matchmaking works with your event • How to integrate both of these functions into your meeting’s existing tech tools This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools Speaker: Karl S. Ludwig, PE, IT Director, Dietze Enterprises, Inc.

Session Take-aways: • Determine how your current system compares with others in the marketplace • Recognize the one must-have items when evaluating a registration system

Lead retrieval and attendance verification tools are two measurement solutions which are playing a large role in many tradeshow and conferences. Lead retrieval is more than just swiping a badge and transferring static information these days! Come see the latest advances in lead management. Additionally,

SHOW SESSIONS www.meetingstechexpo.com Session Take-aways: • Identify formulas to use to document spend and savings • Learn what other companies are doing to show savings • Follow new procurement rules by selecting suppliers fairly

• How to avoid potential pitfalls • Utilize the marketing and revenue-generating features of registration systems This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Beginner - Mid-level

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Mid - Advanced

The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management

Housing/Room Block Management

Speaker: E. J. Siwek, CMP, President FLASHpoint Technologies, LLC

Housing is still one of the most challenging aspects of meeting planning. In this tutorial we will discuss the different tools available to meeting planners today. This will include the tools that planners can purchase and also tools that hotels are offering. These tools provide more control over your housing process and can offer extensive reporting of critical information. We will explore how these tools can integrate to your registration process and enhance you ability to maximize your contracted room blocks.

Discover how to improve your communications with vendors while enhancing your overall professionalism by using the recently released APEX Meeting & Event Planning Toolbox, a project of the Convention Industry Council. Learn what is on the horizon that will allow the industry to electronically transfer event management files. Session Take-aways: • Develop an increased awareness of the APEX Toolbox and APEX technology developments • Have checklists when preparing an RFP, rooming list or event specifications • Learn how to develop your own RFP and event specifications • Learn what application developers are current developing toward the APEX standards • Discover the soon to be released APEX Power Shop for event professionals

Session Take-aways: • Understand the different tools available to meeting planners • Learn housing best practices using technology • Know the advantages of integrating your registration and housing This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: Beginner - Mid-level

This session is applicable to: Planner Type: Corporate, association, tradeshow Technology Level: All

Strategic Meetings Management Part II Speaker: Melissa Logar , CMP, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting & Events Services Co-Presenter: Karin Milliman, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting & Events Services Department, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP This session will expand upon the basics of meetings spend and address tangible and intangible returns of a Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP).

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Strategic Meetings Management Part I & II

Session: Attendee Management–Registration

Speaker: Melissa Logar, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting and Events Services Department, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Speaker: Bill Flagg, President, RegOnline Bill Flagg is the President and co-owner of www.RegOnline.com the leading online event registration system. For over ten years RegOnline’s web-based system has made registration easier for corporate meeting planners at companies such as American Express, Sony, and Oracle. With Flagg’s help, the company has grown ten-fold over the past three years. RegOnline now powers the registration and attendee management for over 25,000 corporate meetings and events annually. Mr. Flagg frequently speaks at meeting industry conferences about how to attract more registrants and make event management easier. Prior to RegOnline, Flagg built a national advertising company called Word of Mouse. He also worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Harris Bank in Chicago. Flagg received his BS from the University of Michigan.

Melissa has over 23 years of industry experience both in hotel sales and as a meeting planner. Melissa focuses primarily on PwC’s Strategic Meeting Management to include processes for Request for Proposal, negotiations, contracts, logistic planning and data reporting. Melissa achieved her Six Sigma Greenbelt certification by participating as a project team member on the Meeting and Event Process Improvement Project for the firm. A solution identified from the project was the development and implementation of a Small Meeting Solutions program, which Melissa is now currently rolling out firm-wide. Handling more than 1000 meetings annually, she has been instrumental in solidifying the Meeting and Events Services department as a valued and needed cost-savings department. Melissa is a CMP, the Past President of MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, and has received the “Planner of the Year” Award from the MPI D/FW Chapter in 2004.

Secure E-Commerce Strategies for Meeting Planners Speaker: Jonathan Dodson, CIO, Certain Software

Strategic Meetings Management Part I & II Co-Presenter: Karin Milliman, Senior Meeting Manager, Meeting and Events Services Department, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Jonathan Dodson brings more than ten years of experience in Information Technology to the Certain Software team. Mr. Dodson joined Certain Software in January 2002 after the acquisition of Certain Registration. As CIO, he sets the technology strategy of the company, oversees technology infrastructure, and coordinates operations of Certain’s core applications. Mr. Dodson has also lead, designed, and implemented several enterprise systems for public utilities, leading internet networking manufacturers, and other private businesses. Mr. Dodson also keeps Certain in step with the evolving e-commerce and PCI data security developments. Mr. Dodson has expertise in advanced security and encryption technologies as well as a degree in Physics from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

Karin Milliman has over 18 years experience leading and managing the strategy and business of meeting planning as well as supervising planning teams. Karin is a Senior Meeting Manager within the Meeting & Event Services (MES) Department for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and focuses primarily on PwC’s Strategic Meeting Management. She directs a team of 20 MES planners and professionals in the implementation of the annual strategy meeting for PwC, a series of 17 meetings in 4 countries, delivered on 4 successive weekends, ensuring her team works effectively across cultures. Karin is an active member of Meetings Competitive Advantage Forum (MCAF), an industry benchmarking group of 20+ meeting, travel and procurement leaders at Fortune 500-type companies, which allows her to position PwC on the forefront of change in the meeting industry.

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Session: Database Management Tools

Tradeshow Tools

Speaker: Dale Beckles, President and CEO, Arcaneo

Speaker: Rich Stone, CEO, ACT Inc. / EXPOCAD

Dale Beckles is the President and CEO of Arcaneo. During his 20 years in the software industry, Dale has held a number of senior management and consulting positions with industry leaders. His positions have included: Director, Business Development, Computer Innovations (ComputerLand); founder and General Manager, Lotus Development (Canada); Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Digital Research; Product Development Partner, Software Publishing; Marketing Consultant, Apple Computer; and MSDN Regional Director, Microsoft Corp. Most recently, Dale was President and CEO of Valadeo Technologies Corp., a software company providing web content infrastructure products for the web hosting industry. Prior to Valadeo, Dale also founded Developer’s Workshop, a software tools company, and Fusion International, a contract product development company for large software firms.

Rich Stone is the CEO of ACT. ACT/EXPOCAD is the industry leading software supplier to the exposition industry. Rich has been with ACT for 20 years and has been involved in the IT field for 35 years. Rich has presented and taught for ASAE, ESCA, and IAEM. Rich has worked within the exposition industry for 18 years, holds multiple US and international patents. Rich is an adventurer and has backpacked many exotic places throughout the globe, holds multiple US and international patents, has served on numerous industry panels and committees and recently recognized by Tradeshow Week® as a Who’s Who in the exposition industry.

Increasing Participant Engagement with Web Collaboration Tools Speaker: Chuck McPherson Jr. , Facilitate.com, San Francisco, CA With over 20 years of global business and management experience, Chuck brings an extensive portfolio of expertise in human capital and organizational development results. He has led large and small teams through organizational effectiveness, change management, strategic planning, and professional development initiatives. His consulting focus for the past 3 years has been leading institutions with traditional teams through untraditional planning processes and supports clients in the fields of human resources and customer satisfaction. For the past six years, Chuck has been using collaborative technologies to create high performance meetings, both face-to-face and virtually. Chuck understands the importance of making the best use of people’s time whether in groups of 5 or 500+ and uses web meeting tools on-site and online to increase participant engagement and collective results.

Event Marketing Tech Tools Speaker: Ed Lemire, Executive Vice President Marketing, Acteva Ed is currently the Executive Vice President at Acteva – Online Registration & Payments. Since joining the company in early 2005, he has played a key role in developing their target market initiatives; setting the company’s strategic product directions; and leading the development of new product enhancements. He is a 22 year veteran of the software industry with over 12 years in executive roles in the areas of marketing, product, sales, international operations and business development at companies such as Acteva, FORTEL, TIDAL Software, Unitech Systems, HarrisData and Pansophic Systems. Ed has won awards for his marketing programs and has worked with sales teams to consistently produce results exceeding 100% of quota. He is an accomplished speaker and writer with published papers and articles.

The APEX Toolbox: Bringing Standards to Event Management Speaker: E. J. Siwek, CMP, President FLASHpoint Technologies, LLC EJ is president and founder of FLASHpoint Technologies, a company providing research, training and consulting on tech-

SHOW SPEAKERS www.meetingstechexpo.com nology solutions for the meeting industry. He is the Founder of MeetingMatrix finding the original company in 1986. He has since moved onto leading the development of an industry-wide data standard through his work with the Convention Industry Council where he serves as chair of the Technology Advisory Council for the Convention Industry Council’s APEX Initiative, an industry-wide effort to drive best practices on the use and application of technology. He is co-author of the, The Meeting Spectrum, published by HRD Press. Active in the industry for 25 years as a planner, publisher and consultant, EJ has been selected by MeetingNews as one of the Top 25 Influential Leaders in the meetings industry for his efforts in educating and informing meeting professionals on industry technology.

RFID Lead Retrieval/ Attendance Verification Tools Speaker: Karl S. Ludwig, PE, IT Director, Dietze Enterprises, Inc. As an electronic engineer and licensed Professional Engineer Mr. Ludwig has 25 years of system design and development experience. He has been developing and applying cutting edge identification technology with Dietze Enterprises Incorporated since 1989. Among his developments for use by associations and their trade shows and conferences are advanced badge printing and scanning systems for 1dimensional and 2-dimensional barcodes, magstripe and smart cards, and now radio frequency identification (RFID). The key to the success of these systems is their ease of use and low cost. Small and large organizations have benefited by using this technology at their events to improve both the attendee and exhibitor experience. Through Mr. Ludwig’s efforts and leadership Dietze Enterprises has become the premiere provider of these state of the art systems.

Web Casting / Video Conferencing Speaker: Chance Carpenter, Founder & CEO Essential Event Technologies Mr. Carpenter has over 20 years of experience in the world of corporate audio visual sales, production management and staging. His professional background also includes the areas of video conferencing and rich media collaboration technologies,

eLearning content management solutions, content development and aggregation, commercial and residential A/V systems integration and telecommunication sales.

Web Casting / Video Conferencing Co-Presenter: Seth Markowitz, CTO, Essential Event Technologies and Founder, Open Step Media Mr. Markowitz has been actively focused in the IT industry for over 10 years, specializing in audio video communications technology. With stints in New York , London , Hong Kong , Singapore , France , and Los Angeles , he has worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds and industries. During his tenure, Mr. Markowitz spent five years developing solutions for Time Inc., the publishing arm of Time Warner. There, he served as manager of interactive technologies for Time4Media, a subsidiary. His responsibilities included managing the technology aspects of over 30 high traffic content sites, including thisoldhouse.com, popsci.com, and Golfonline.com. In addition, Seth spent several years working on large enterprise level systems for Wall Street firms including Goldman Sachs and Capital Group. He is the founder of Open Step Media where his web design, development and integration consulting work has been recognized across a wide spectrum of industries including luxury cosmetics, professional education, new media, and financial services.

Session: Audience Polling/Response Tools Speaker: Eric Alzuhn, MSInteractive Eric has been creating interactive meetings and events for over 14 years. His experience on both the client and agency side leads to a great understanding of what makes a successful event. Eric’s philosophy is - ‘no one was ever bored into action.’ To that end, Eric’s methodology is to help identify goals and objectives, creating an event strategy to engage your audience and move them to action. After all, today’s audiences expect to be informed, involved and inspired – usually all three at once! Eric’s approach has led to the creation of successful events for Freightliner, The North Face, Nike, HP, Intel and Nautilus to name a few.

SHOW EXHIBITORS Meet top meeting technology providers.

www.meetingstechexpo.com tems, and other industry service providers to streamline your processes and improve the event profitability.

RegOnline www.regonline.com RegOnline is the industry leader in web-based online registration software for meeting and event professionals. Since its inception in 1996, RegOnline’s software has registered nearly 1.3 million people for over 15,000 events worldwide.

Certain Software®, Inc. www.certain.com Certain Software®, Inc. provides innovative technology enabling our customers to register people and assets online, and has been a leader in the registration technology industry since 1994. Its flagship product, Certain Registration, is the online registration solution used by Fortune 1000 corporations, universities, associations and government agencies. Certain Registration delivers meeting and event professionals control, flexibility and value through key online registration features covering program, hotel, travel, finance, email communications and reporting.

Passkey www.passkey.com The complete online group reservations management solution reduces attrition exposure and alleviates book-around by automating manual processes. Passkey provides a centralized, shared-access system, and the capability to easily upload room lists, download real-time reports, and link to any preferred registration solution.

ACT, Inc./EXPOCAD www.expocad.com ACT, Inc. produces the popular EXPOCAD series of software and will soon be celebrating its 20th year. With over 2000 trained users, EXPOCAD is considered the industry standard in event management and estimated at managing over $200 million in on-site and on-line space assignments.

Lenos Software

Acteva

www.lenos.com

www.acteva.com

Lenos Software is a sophisticated Platform for meeting consolidation and the creation of feature-rich custom branded microsites. Automated reporting capabilities provide insight and business intelligence for lead and revenue generation, trend analysis, compliance and logistics management with a centralized Dashboard. Whether you are a global advertising agency or a corporation trying to consolidate meeting management to dramatically reduce operational costs and compliance, Lenos Software offers the most comprehensive while easy to use solutions.

Acteva, the trusted leader in online event registration, ticketing and payment management, is currently used by more than 12,500 organizations, enabling you to easily register participants, sell tickets, accept donations and manage payments via your own website. Your registration or donation pages can be tailored to seamlessly integrate with the look and feel of your existing website or event promotion site. We help make your events a financial success by bringing your event registration and donation processing online.

WingateWeb

a2z

www.wingateweb.com

http://www.a2zinc.com

WingateWeb is the leading provider of end-to-end event management technology that’s suitable for large, content heavy conferences and smaller meetings alike. Our Web-based technology is used and trusted by many of the Fortune 500 technology companies. We are a true all-in-one technology solution for your event programs.

a2z is the largest web-based event management software provider, powering over 400 shows worldwide per year, including over 3 dozen of TSW Top 200 shows. Comprehensive, flexible. enterprise-level exposition marketing and management solutions integrate seamlessly with over twenty leading AMS, CRM, registration sys-

SHOW EXHIBITORS Meet top meeting technology providers.

www.meetingstechexpo.com

Peopleware

Dietze Enterprises, Inc.

www.peopleware.com

www.dietzeenterprisesinc.com

For over 23 years Peopleware has made a significant contribution to continuing education and event management software. Peopleware is committed to providing professional and practical software applications designed to manage all aspects of meeting management and online registration needs. Our EVENTS PRO helps manage: Building Sessions/Courses/Classes, create registration websites, offer online registrations, cancellations & transfers, support multiple fee structures, facilitate marketing activities, and manage: broadcast emails, catalogues, accounting, evaluations, while providing extensive and flexible reporting.

Since 1989, Dietze Enterprises, Inc. has been providing advanced exhibitor lead retrieval and session tracking technology and services to exhibitors and tradeshow managers. As the first “lead retrieval services” company to enter the tradeshow market, Dietze has a strong tradition of offering affordable and technologically advanced lead collection systems that provide the flexibility tradeshow managers and exhibitors need for accurate, effective and efficient registration, session tracking and lead retrieval, regardless of the nature of the event.

LVCVA USI

www.lvcva.com

www.ungerboeck.com

With more than 9.5 million square feet of convention and exhibit space, more than 133,000 hotel rooms, and expertise in hosting groups of all sizes and descriptions, Las Vegas is the world’s premier meetings destination. Events held in Las Vegas regularly enjoy record-breaking attendance, due in part to the availability of unparalleled dining and entertainment options. Take advantage of the many LVCVA offerings designed to make your meeting unforgettable - eRFP system, housing assistance and registration services to name a few.

USI’s Event Business Management Software (EBMS) is the world-leading integrated software for conference managers, meeting professionals and exhibition organizers. EBMS covers the entire business spectrum from Customer Relationship Management, Event Management, Floor Plans, Calendar of Events, Attendee Registration and Housing, Speaker and Abstract Management through Event Budgeting and Full Financials (AP/AR/GL). EBMS is available in five languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, French and German.

Facilitate.com www.Facilitate.com

Arcaneo www.arcaneo.com Arcaneo is a provider of best-of-breed technology to all stakeholders in the meetings value chain. Arcaneo’s flagship product, Metron, is an Enterprise Meetings Management solution that is designed for use by Global 1000 enterprises. Meeting planners can better manage all aspects of meetings in areas including : suppliers, budgets, attendee management, venue selection, housing, travel and more, while enabling management to measure the impact of meetings across their enterprise and gain visibility into all meeting-related activities including meeting spend and human capital deployment.

Facilitate.com is the developer of FacilitatePro 9.5, web meeting software designed to enhance innovative thinking and decision making. Since 1992, this California-based company has provided collaborative software and techniques to a broad range of clients in industry, government and education, around the world.

Swank Audio Visuals www.swankav.com Swank Audio Visuals has been “setting the stage” in meeting, convention and special events production for more than 70 years. Take advantage of the cutting-edge technical insight and industry best practices only Swank Audio Visuals can provide. Our goal is to exceed your expectations in every area by delivering

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“Flawless Execution” with a hospitality approach. Together, we can transform your next meeting into an extraordinary event.

Essential Event Technologies www.essentialet.com Essential Event Technologies specialize in transforming live meetings and presentations into engaging Rich Media learning experiences, delivered live or on-demand, which facilitate enhanced communication and expanded learning opportunities. We are also a provider of premier audio visual production and corporate staging services. The combination of these disciplines enable us to ensure the maximum impact from every dollar spent on the presentation, capture and delivery of your meetings content.

msinteractive www.perceptionanalyzer.com Inform. Involve. Inspire. Does your audience have a “voice?” Together, we empower you to open up the dialogue and make your events more interactive and engaging. With the Perception Analyzer ®, create an experience for your audience. Know what they really think, increase retention, measure ROO and have fun along the way.

Leverage Software www.leveragesoftware.com Leverage Software is the leader in enterprise-class social networking and community solutions, power-

ing the online communities for over 150 companies in technology, media, consumer products, financial services and pharmaceutical industries. With two innovative products, CustomerConnect and EventConnect, Leverage Software empowers customers and attendees to create online communities where members can meet, build relationships, contribute content, and share ideas while giving companies a way to glean valuable customer insight to increase customer satisfaction and retention.

EliteMeetings.com www.elitemeetings.com Through EliteMeetings.com, Elite Meetings International offers corporate planning professionals a user-friendly tool for researching luxury resorts and hotels for high-end conferences, events and incentive retreats. Its SpeedRFP program provides near-instantaneous responses from any number of luxury properties. Together with Elite Meetings magazine and the Elite Meetings Alliance, EliteMeetings.com provides comprehensive and complimentary resources for high-end planners, and targeted vehicles for the luxury hoteliers who want to reach them.

VisionTree Software, Inc. http://www.visiontree.com VisionTree Software, Inc. is the leader in web-based, interactive communication and data collection technologies for the meetings and events industry. The VisionTree Conference platform delivers mobile solutions for real-time audience response, live Q&A, paperless meetings and ROI/ROE modules using any web-enabled device (Cell phone, PDA, Laptop).

3. All-Inclusive Registration + Hotel* Regular rate: $449--Now just $399!

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Hurry, offer is valid for new registrations from 2/26 - 3/12 or until rooms last! Includes: • All educational sessions * Based on availability. ** • Meal functions Upon completion of regis• Networking Reception tration, you will be contact• 1-on-1 appointments ed via email with a comp • Vendor presentations code to receive your • Tutorial Guidebook included hotel night. • 1 room night at host Hotel, Westin If you have any questions, San Francisco Market Street ** please call: 212-956-4720.

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RegOnline

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RegOnline is the industry leader in webbased online registration software for meeting and event professionals. Since its inception in 1996, RegOnline’s software has registered nearly 1.3 million people for over 15,000 events worldwide. ATTENDEE TOTE BAG SPONSOR

Certain Software®, Inc.

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Certain Software®, Inc. provides innovative technology enabling our customers to register people and assets online. Its flagship product, Certain Registration, is the online registration solution used by Fortune 1000 corporations, universities, associations and government agencies. Certain Registration delivers meeting and event professionals control, flexibility and value through key online registration features covering program, hotel, travel, finance, email communications and reporting. Headquartered in San Francisco , California with an office in Washington D.C. and distributors in the United Kingdom , Certain has been a leader in the registration technology industry since 1994. FLOOR PLAN SPONSOR

ACT, Inc.

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ACT, Inc. produces the popular EXPOCAD series of software and will soon be celebrating its 20th year. With over 2000 trained users, EXPOCAD is considered the industry standard in event management and estimated at managing over $200 million in on-site and on-line space assignments. HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPONSOR

Passkey

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The complete online group reservations management solution reduces attrition exposure and alleviates book-around by automating manual processes. Passkey provides a centralized, shared-access system, and the capability to easily upload room lists, download real-time reports, and link to any preferred registration solution. LEAD RETRIEVAL SPONSOR

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The Westin San Francisco Market Street The Meetings Technology Expo has selected The Westin San Francisco Market Street as the host hotel with special rates of $249/night exclusively for Meetings Technology Expo attendees.

David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein. We are happy to provide a combination of comprehensive services and personal attentiveness. Whether it’s service from the award-winning concierge team or exquisite cuisine from our internationally acclaimed chef, the focus is always on providing you with exceptional service and accommodations. Come and feel renewed at San Francisco’s best address for business or leisure – The Westin San Francisco Market Street. **Rate is valid for nights of March 24 & March 25th, 2008.

An artful blend of design and service, The Westin San Francisco Market Street is a sophisticated oasis in the heart of San Francisco’s South of Market district. Take a moment to admire the lobby’s exquisite ornamentation, or enjoy breathtaking city views from your refreshingly beautiful guest room. Our vibrant downtown setting offers the height of convenience for business and leisure travelers as well, and provides easy access to many of the city’s notable attractions.

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It is the blending of the design, art, and craft that makes our interior so unique. When entering the hotel, the marble foyer leads you to the elegant lobby. Rich woodwork, gold leaf domes, and an amazing art collection can be found throughout the hotel. The hotel’s own artwork includes more than 30 pieces of original art, including images and sculpture from such well-known artists as

Meetings Technology Expo. 150 W. 51st St., Suite 1219. New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-956-4720 Email: info@meetingstechexpo.com