Trade Show Scheduling

WINDPOWER 2009 Conference and Exhibition is the largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world featuring over 13,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors. It is the place to be to learn about the latest industry developments and technologies, review new products and services, and network with leading industry decision makers. It has become one of the most successful and fastest-growing industry shows in the U.S. and was featured in Tradeshow Week Magazine’s 50 Fastest-Growing Shows in North America.

In an effort to reduce oil dependency, more and more nations are turning to renewable energy sources like wind which can generate electricity without polluting the air or contributing to global warming. The U.S. is the world’s largest wind power market in terms of new installations and wind energy production. Just in Illinois, $8 billion is expected to be invested in new wind projects that will generate 4,000 megawatts of power to meet the state’s growing electricity demand by 2025.

The WINDPOWER conference program will feature over 300 speakers and moderators, 150 poster presentations, and 50 sessions on leading wind energy topics organized into tracks with policy, business, and technical focuses. Attendees will be able to learn the latest industry developments and new technology as well as participate in several day-long pre-conference seminars for more in-depth education on various topics.

WINDPOWER 2009 will be held May 4-7, 2009 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616. For registration questions contact Marissa Bundy, Conference & Registration Coordinator: Telephone: (202) 383-2512. Email: conference@awea.org. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.windpowerexpo.org.

The National Hardware Show will bring together distributors, wholesalers, importers/exporters, private label retailers, and OEM manufacturers to showcase new home improvement products and components. This year’s show will be organized into 7 segments: Hardware & Tools; Lawn, Garden & Outdoor Living; Paint Accessories; Plumbing & Electrical; Homewares; Storage & Organization; and the International Sourcing Convention. Featured will be marketing platforms that showcase current consumer trends, more new products, easier navigation around the show floor, and new merchandising concepts. Educational seminars, networking and industry events, information and best-practice sharing will also be included.

A new feature of the 2009 show will be the launch of the International Sourcing Convention at the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This new platform will facilitate sales and buying opportunities at the show. It will also offer face-to-face networking and matchmaking services, educational sessions on how to conduct business, a business center with translation services. An international reception and web-based programs will ensure sourcing success from over 1,400 international manufacturers from over 60 countries. The International Sourcing Convention will bring together one of the largest gatherings of international manufacturers offering the broadest selection of international products representing virtually every home improvement category from tools, plumbing & electrical to lawn, garden & outdoor living and furniture, homewares, home storage and organization.

The multi-faceted marketing program will provide enormous value and return-on-investment for international manufacturers to accelerate their penetration into the U.S. marketplace. For U.S.-based importers/exporters, manufacturers, and distributors this convention offers one-stop shopping and brings the sourcing world to Las Vegas.

The National Hardware Show will take place May 5-7, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information contact Beth Blake at (203) 840-5451. Email: bblake@reedexpo.com. For registration and information visit the web site at http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com.

LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference blending continuing education courses with innovative products from high-end design to cutting-edge technology. This year’s conference is expected to attract over 20,000 design, lighting, architectural, engineering, and industry professionals from around the world including contractors, distributors, energy managers, manufacturers, engineers, architects, and many others.

Some of the highlights LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL are: the Daylighting Pavilion showcasing product-specific manufacturers; the LFI Innovation Awards honoring the industry’s newest product designs; Keynote Speakers; and LFI Networking Events to bring together lighting industry professionals.

The LFI Conference Program will bring together the foremost designers, educators, architects, engineers, and consultants to address topics that cover lighting fundamentals, software, applications, controls and solutions, as well as design innovation, product updates and case studies. The largest and most comprehensive lineup of seminars, courses, and workshops will be available to educate attendees on the industry’s latest trends, innovations, and business solutions. 75 unique courses will be offered totally more than 200 hours of education including:

· 12 Daylighting Institute Workshops

· One two-day Daylighting Fundamentals Institute

· 21 LIGHTFAIR Institute Workshops

· Four one-day LIGHTFAIR Institute courses

· 32 Seminars

LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL will be held May 5-7, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information contact Registration at (800) 748-4736 or (508) 743-8522. Email: info@lightfair.com. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40.

If you are part of the fast growing security industry, then Phoenix is the place to be for the 2009 Global Border Security Conference & Expo. It is the perfect opportunity to bring together high-level speakers discussing the most pressing topics with the companies offering the latest solutions. Government and industry leaders will be on hand to promote discussions and provide answers. Companies from around the globe will be showcasing their state-of-the-art technologies with trade show displays in the Expo Hall.

The current U.S. Administration has been working to improve immigration controls and security along our borders with Mexico and Canada. More than $50 billion has been allocated by federal and state government for homeland and border security. Each day more than one million people, 300,000 private vehicles, and over 80,000 shipments of goods are processed at our borders. Companies offering solutions for border enforcement, surveillance and identification, biometrics, and credentialing have the opportunity to become part of the solution.

Delegations from Mexico, Canada, and Europe will be attending this conference. International, Federal, State, and Local governments will be participating. There will be free accredited training available for law enforcement personnel. Workshops will be available for exhibitors and attendees including the following:

· The New Procurement Paradigm at International, federal, State, and Local Levels

· Cross Border Violence: Gangs, Drugs, and Stolen Weapons

· Detection and Interdiction of Drugs, Contraband, Terrorists, and weapons of Mass Destruction Crossing U.S. Borders

· Smuggling, Kidnapping, Ransom, Extortion, and Money Laundering

· Cooperative Efforts and Strategies Among Law Enforcement in Border Security

The Global Border Security Conference & Expo will be held May 13-14, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.bordersecurityexpo.com or contact Anna Ferris at (301) 493-5500 x3346. Email: ferris@ejkrause.com.