Trade Show Scheduling

October 13-16, 2008 the Orlando World Center Marriott will be the venue for the only convention and trade show for the cinema exhibition and distribution community on the East Coast. This exhibition boasts exciting film screenings of major studio and independent feature films slated for holiday release. Theatre owners and operators can find about the latest products and services available, the latest technologies, industry happenings, and upcoming films. It is the place to be for film buyers, distributors, concessionaires, equipment manufacturers, advertising agencies, and theatre design/construction professionals.

ShowEast is expected to draw cinema exhibition and distribution professionals from the United States, Latin America, South America, the Caribbean, and 37 countries. This will be an ideal time to make new contacts and expand your market.

ShowEast will have educational seminars available on digital cinema, movie theft, concessions, international marketing and distribution, and much more. You will be able to preview major studio and independent feature films for the upcoming 2008 holiday season as well as product reels of upcoming releases. Top industry executives will be on hand at sponsored events. The Gala Final Night Banquet will have some of Hollywood’s hottest stars, filmmakers, and industry leaders.

A comprehensive trade show will present motion picture products, services, and concession items. It will showcase products and services from hundreds of suppliers to the movie theatre industry.

A special event at ShowEast will be the screening of award winning director Ron Howard’s upcoming drama, Frost/Nixon, starring Frank Langella and Michael Sheen. This Universal Picture’s film slated for release December 5^th depicts the electrifying battle between former President Richard Nixon and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make. Frank Langella won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon in the stage play.

ShowEast will be held October 13-16, 2008 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando, FL 32821.

For questions or more information contact Derric Mast at (646) 654-7691; email: derric.mast@nielsen.com or visit the web site at http://www.showeast.com/filmexpo/showeast/index.jsp .

The world’s largest purely civil aviation trade show will be held October 6-8 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center and the Orlando Executive Airport as part of the NBAA 61^st Annual Meeting and Convention. Last year’s convention ranked 8^th among U.S. trade shows. NBAA2008 is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees from around the world with more than 1,000 exhibitors.

The Orange County Convention Center will host indoor trade show displays and information sessions while the Orlando Executive Airport will provide space for over 100 state-of-the-art aircraft for viewing.

The Opening General Session will feature leaders from industry and government including Civil Aviation Organization President Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez and famed political couple James Carville and Mary Matalin. Information sessions will begin immediately after.

Workshops available for attendees will address emergency response planning, flight operations manual, as well as record keeping and regulatory compliance. Aviation professionals from every segment of the industry will find something of interest.

The NBAA2008 Charities Gala will feature the Blues Brothers with Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. They will be bringing their classic hits “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Messin’ With the Kid,” and “Soul Man.”

Also featured will be the 4^th Annual Live and Silent Auctions to benefit NBAA Charities which provides assistance to entities using business aircraft for humanitarian efforts including Angel Flight America, the Corporate Angel Network, and Veterans Airlift Command.

NBAA2008 will take place from Monday, October 6 through Wednesday, October 8 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819. Registration can be made online at the official web site at http://web.nbaa.org/public/cs/amc/2008 .

For more information you can contact the National Business Aviation Association, Inc., 1200 Eighteenth Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-2527. Telephone: (202) 783-9000; Fax: (202) 862-5552; E-Mail: info@nbaa.org.

North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe, and welding trade show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center October 6-8, 2008. This conference promises to bring together a wide array of products, services, and technical experts with thousands of leading industry professionals. More than 800 exhibitors are expected to draw 20,000 attendees.

This trade show is for job shop owners, company executives, metal fabricators, production supervisors, plant managers, engineers, welders, and purchasers. Anyone involved in evaluating and purchasing new equipment, products, or services needs to attend this show. Buyers and sellers of metal forming and fabricating technologies will be coming together in an environment that facilitates and accelerates business relationships.

Featured technologies include: automation/robotics; bending/folding; coil processing; contract manufacturing; controls; cutting; finishing; hydroforming; lasers; material handling; plate and structural fabricating; punching; roll forming; safety equipment; saws; software; stamping; thermal spray; tooling; tube and pipe technology; and welding.

This exposition will feature companies with the products, tools, and technologies needed to minimize costs, increase flexibility, and strengthen your business. You will be able to evaluate thousands of machines in action and learn how new machines can benefit your operation. You will be able to meet face to face with thousands of experts and exchange ideas, find answers, and network with the best in the business. You can see hundreds of new products and solutions from leading suppliers and get an understanding of new trends impacting the industry.

A world-class conference held in conjunction with the exposition will feature programs on a variety of forming, fabricating, and welding technologies and processes as well as related business topics. Learn how to be more competitive by attending expert-led educational sessions.

A special feature of this show will be a competition of six student welding finalists from the SkillsUSA Championships 2007 and 2008 competing for three spots in the WorldSkills Competition to be held in Calgary, Alberta in 2009. They will compete by completing standard test weldments, sheet metal projects in aluminum and stainless steel, and a pressure vessel. They will be judged on soundness and appearance as well as written skills and welding code interpretation.

The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show 2008 will be held October 6-8, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information you can call (800) 432-28832 or email information@fmafabtech.com. You can register, get forms and schedules, and see all show information at the official web site: http://www.fmafabtech.com .

Fort Worth is the place to be from October 2 – 5 for the decorated apparel and imprinted products industry whether you are involved in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, retail, or marketing. This expo will highlight the latest industry trends and technological advances. Seminars and conferences will be available to provide practical solutions and expert advice for your particular area of the market. Find new ideas, new products, and new technologies.

More than 240 exhibitors will be on hand to showcase the latest products and equipment. Many exhibitors will have special show pricing and giveaways. It will be an opportunity to meet buyers and find out where their money will be invested in coming years. Find new product sources from the biggest names in the industry. Connect with participants from textile screen printing, embroidery, manufacturing, and sporting goods.

The Promotional Products Association Intl.’s (PPAI) Professional Development division will be offering four new workshops. These free workshops will teach how to increase revenue, improve profits, and find new customers without additional capital expense.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show Fort Worth 2008 will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas. Workshops will be held on October 2, 2008. The Exposition and Conference will run from October 3 – 5 (Friday – Sunday).

For more information call (866) 630-2588 or email ISSsales@nielsen.com. You can also visit the ISS web site at www.ISSshows.com .

If you are unable to attend the Forth Worth Exposition and Conference, future shows will be held in Long Beach, Orlando, and Atlantic City in early 2009.

Construct Seattle Trade Show Expo: October 1-2, 2008

Seattle, Washington will be the site of Construct Seattle, a construction and renovation trade exposition and conference taking place October 1 & 2, 2008. It will feature over 150 exhibits and more than 30 educational seminars. Architects, engineers, contractors, renovators, builders, and specifiers will come together to discuss issues pertinent to the construction industry.

You are invited to learn about new and innovative products; discover low cost solutions for the design, construction, and renovation of residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, hotel, and institutional buildings; get expert advice on how to reduce costs and increase your revenues; and attend educational seminars by industry-leading professionals.

This conference will address the needs of all professionals involved with the management, operation, maintenance, and renovation of all types of buildings including residential, commercial, multi-unit, and condominium. Products, services, and information related to these will be featured.

BUILDEX Seattle will be hosting the monthly luncheon of BOMA Seattle & King County at the convention center on October 1. The special guest speaker will be Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire.

Construct Seattle will be held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle WA 98101-2350. For general information you can call 1-877-739-2112 or email gwright@mmart.com.

You may register at the show or pre-register on the official web site at http://www.constructseattle.com .

The premier event on solar energy will be held at the San Diego Convention Center from October 13 through October 16, 2008 hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). This international event is expected to draw more than 15,000 attendees representing about 70 countries.

With many nations looking to solar power as an alternate energy source, this conference is very timely. One of its highlights will be the coming together of industry leaders from the United States, Spain, and Germany to discuss worldwide market development and technology costs. Daily conference sessions will present the latest market, policy, finance, and technology happenings in the industry.

425 trade show displays will present every facet of the solar industry including photovoltaics, solar hot water, and space heating and cooling. Special events will include a Commercial Solar Tour, Solar Power Block Party, and Utility Networking Reception.

The Solar Energy International will officially begin the evening of Monday, October 13^th with a reception. The conference and expo will begin Tuesday morning and continue through Thursday, October 16^th. The conference and expo will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego, Ca 92101.

For registration and more information you can visit the official Solar Power International web site at http://www.solarpowerconference.com.

For sponsorship and exhibit questions you can call (202) 857-0898.