Trade Show Scheduling

L&L Exhibition Management, Inc. will be holding the Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo January 2-4, 2009 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. You will be able to find everything you need to build, remodel, and update your home all in one place. You will find kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, and custom remodeling as well as windows, siding, roofing, and doors.

This is the place to meet expert contractors, get great ideas for your home, and see the newest products to make your dream home a reality. Hundreds of trade show displays will feature everything from cabinets, countertops, carpet and hardwood flooring, to security systems, hot tubs, saunas and spas.

Whatever you’re working on, the front yard to the back yard, the basement to the attic, you will find everything you need to improve your home.

The Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo 2009 will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. For more information you can contact L&L Exhibition Management, Inc., 7809 Southtown Center, #200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Telephone: (952) 881-5030 or (800) 374-6463. Fax: (952) 881-4272. E-mail: info@homeshowcenter.com. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.homeshowcenter.com/index.php.

San Francisco will be host to Macworld 2009. Macworld Conference and Expo is a five day celebration that will educate, entertain, and immerse you in the Mac community. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can find the help you need to get started with your Mac or enhance your proficiency. Learn the tips and tricks which will help you get more done and increase your enjoyment and productivity using a Mac computer. Conference programs will feature industry leading minds, cutting edge product training, and special presentations. Over 500 trade show displays will offer hundreds of Mac products and services, expert advice, demonstrations and instruction. See, touch, and test drive new releases.

Over 140 education sessions will be taught by renowned industry experts. Conference programs will feature content on Mac industry trends and developments for Mac enthusiasts at all levels. Sessions will provide fun, in-depth overviews on new and existing technologies. Included in the program will be:

• Power Tools – 2-day in-depth training on popular Mac software applications and tools
• MacIT Conference – Targeted topics for IT professionals
• Users Conference – Skill development across Mac-enabled solutions
• MacLabs – Interactive focused training classes
• Market Symposiums – Analysis and deployment of Mac technology in key markets
• Supersessions – Quick hits to get you up to speed on key Mac technology

Special features of Macworld 2009 include Macworld Learning Center where you can get several hours of free education to get you started with your Mac and enhance your proficiency. Macworld Music Studio will provide demonstrations, instruction, performances, and training on how to bring your musical visions to life. Digital Photography Experience will provide hands-on instruction and advice on how to take great pictures, use digital photography software, and share and print your pictures.

Special Interest Pavilions provide a specialized zone on the show floor where you’ll see innovative companies showcase solutions in the fields of Digital Media & Multimedia; Enterprise & Business; Developer Tools, Networking & Servers; and Education, Scitech & Assistive Technologies.

Macworld 2009 will be held January 5-9, 2009, at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For registration and customer service call (800) 645-EXPO or e-mail macworldexpo09@rcsreg.com. For more information visit their web site at: http://www.macworldexpo.com.

The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) which represents more than 2,200 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, and integration of consumer electronics products. The 2009 International CES will feature more than 200 conference sessions focused on key industry trends and markets. Over 2,700 trade show displays will introduce the latest consumer technology products throughout 30 product categories. Included will be digital entertainment, high-performance audio, digital imaging, electronic gaming and more.

Attendees include manufactures, retailers, content providers and creators, broadband developers, wireless carriers, cable and satellite providers, installers, engineers, corporate buyers, government leaders, financial analysts, and the media. The United States, Canada, Mexico and over 140 other countries will be represented.

The exhibition will feature companies and products from many different consumer technology markets. Included will be audio hardware & software, Bluetooth technology, broadband technology, car audio, content production, electronic gaming, global positioning systems, home appliances, home theater, personal electronics, robotics, speech technology, telephony equipment, and much, much more.

The conference program will provide the industry’s largest educational forum to help companies expand their businesses and understand new technology. More than 300 expert speakers will discuss hot industry trends and topics. Keynote presentations will feature executives from the world’s largest and most successful companies. A variety of sessions will be focused specifically on content and digital entertainment and will include Billboard’s Digital Music Live, P2P Media Summit, CES Mobile Entertainment, CES Game Power, and the CES Reinventing Advertising Conference.

The International CES 2009 will be held January 8-11, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information you can contact Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), 1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202. Telephone: (866) 233-7968. Fax: (703) 907-7601. E-mail: CESinfo@CE.org. Web Site: http://www.cesweb.org.

For the first time in its history, the New York National Boat Show will take place in advance of the holidays from December 13-21, 2008, during the height of the holiday shopping season. The world’s first and longest-running boat show, it is a one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Boating experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions and direct you the right boat for years of enjoyment. This year’s show will feature more than 1,000 of the newest and best in luxury motor yachts, cruising yachts, sport fishers, bass boats, performance boats, pontoon boats, and personal water craft, as well as fishing gear, engines, and marine accessories.

The Green Boating Zone will feature West Marine’s Go Green trade show display with “10 Green Boating Tips” to help boaters minimize their impact on the environment. Some of the products featured include the first marine cleaners to carry the EPA “Design for the Environment” (Dfe) label and the revolutionary Torqeedo, a portable electric outboard that fits inside a backpack.

Twiggy, the Waterskiing Squirrel, will showcase her skills as she skis around her custom-made heated swimming pool behind a radio-controlled boat. She will share the importance of water safety with her fans.

Captains John and Andy Hillstrand, stars of Discovery Channel’s Emmy-award winning series Deadliest Catch, will be at the show to meet fans and sign autographs.

The official kick-off of the 400^th birthday of the Hudson River will take place with a special exhibit, the Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration.

In addition, there will be special photo opportunities for the kids with “Captain” Santa and Spongebob Square Pants.

You will also be able to enter Brunswick’s “Spectacular Holiday Giveaway” to win a $50,000 grand prize package that includes a 13-foot Boston Whaler sport boat, Brunswick Pool Table with cue rack and accessories, Poker Table and Chairs, Centennial Bar with stools, and a Life Fitness treadmill and Home Gym.

The New York National Boat Show will be held December 13-21, 2008, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th Street, New York, NY 10001. For more information you can contact the National Marine Mfgs. Assoc., 148 West 37^th Street, 11^th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Telephone: (212) 984-7000. Fax: (212) 564-2728. Or visit their web site at http://www.nyboatshow.com.

The world’s largest racing trade show will be held December 11-13, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show is one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the country. There will be 45,000 buyers from 50 countries, 1450 exhibiting companies, 4200 trade show displays, and more new racing products than anywhere on earth. Engine parts, suspension components, data acquisition, safety gear, new metal alloys and coatings, machining equipment, race electronics, and much more will be featured at this year’s show. Racing industry buyers can preview the latest advances in racing technology and products.

This is the place for all owners, managers, and employees of the racing business including retail stores, warehouse distribution centers, professional race engine builders, and race car production companies. Thousands of professional race teams including NASCAR Cup teams, NHRA Top Fuel, ALMS, and Grand Am send buyers to the PRI Trade Show to make sure they stay current with the best products and technologies.

The hugely popular seminar program offers the most educational and informative opportunities of the year for racing retailers and race engine builders. It is an ideal opportunity to get lots of new profit-making ideas.

At this year’s show you will have the opportunity to win a new race engine. Built by Nick Ramey of Roush-Yates Engines, a new race engine will be given for charity. Organized by Sunnen Products, all proceeds from the Engine Charity Sweepstakes will be donated to the Victory Junction charity.

Performance Racing Industry Show 2008 will be held December 11-13, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For registration and more information visit their web site at http://www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow.

POWER-GEN International will celebrate its 20^th anniversary in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. This three day conference will focus on the latest power industry trends and challenges. Insightful discussions, educational sessions, and networking exchanges with the power sector’s leading companies will be featured.

More than 17,000 industry professionals from 76 countries are expected to attend. More than 1200 companies will fill the world’s largest industry exhibit floor. More than 200 trade show display presentations in 14 tracks of educational conference sessions on current power hot topics will be presented.

The Keynote Session will feature Andrew Kruger, Vice President-Greenhouse Gas Services, Evolution Markets Inc.; Nicholas K. Akins, Executive Vice President-Generation, American Electric Power; and J. Wayne Leonard, Chairman and CEO, Entergy Corporation.

In-depth Competitive Power College courses will be available along with high-impact networking events including the new Power Engineering Networking Reception, Projects-of-the-Year Gala, Networking Roundtable Breakfasts, and more. The Networking Breakfasts will be informal roundtable discussions which will provide an ideal way to ask questions and gain new information about trends, current issues, or specific challenges. Specialized industry experts will moderate each table to address different topics.

This year’s convention will also feature the Annual Golf tournament, technical tours, Mega-Sessions, Global Business Center, PennEnergy JOBS Career Fair, and much more.

The Conference Session will include topics such as:

• Next Generation Power Supply Technologies
• Realities of Carbon Capture –Panel Discussion
• The Role of Coal and Gas in Future Generations
• Today’s Resource Constraints and Issues
• CO2 Abatement Strategies
• Advances in FGD Systems

POWER-GEN International 2008 will be held December 2-4, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For conference information, contact Jan Simpson: Telephone: (918) 831-9736; Fax: (918) 831-9875; E-mail: pgiconference@pennwell.com.