Trade Show Scheduling

The 85^th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 27 – December 2. One of the largest dental meetings in the world, last year’s meeting hosted over 57,000 health care professionals. Over 500 exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate and teach you about new products and technology from around the world. You will be able to touch, use and compare the newest materials and technology available in dentistry today. An unparalleled educational program will feature some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of dentistry.

Education is the primary focus of the Dental Meeting. Almost every dental subject will be available. There will be a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops, and the new glass-enclosed Live Patient Demonstration Area. From Friday until Wednesday over 300 programs will be presented.

The Scientific Sessions are divided into Seminars, Hands-on Workshops, Essays, Table Demonstrations and Luncheon and Learning programs. Your staff members should take advantage of as many sessions as possible. This will enable your dental team to excel in delivering the finest dental care in the world. A multitude of courses will be available throughout the week on such topics as:

• Adhesive Dentistry 2K9
• The Magic of Laser Assisted Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emerging Trends in Periodontics
• Bullet Proof Guide to Implant Success
• Removable Prosthetics in the Age of Implants
• Dentistry’s Role in a Bioterrorism/Mass Disaster Scenario
• Direct Composite Restorations

GNYDM will be held November 27 – December 2, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th St., New York, NY 10001. For more information and registration you can visit their web site at http://www.gnydm.com or contact Greater New York Dental Meeting, 570 7^th Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY 10018. Telephone: (212) 398-6922. Fax: (212) 398-6934. Email: info@gnydm.com.

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast serving commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, and seafood processors. This is the show for anyone who makes their living on the water or provides services for those who do. Those who should attend include charter boat owners/operators, commercial fishermen, commercial vessel owners/operators, passenger vessel owners/operators, engineers and architects, captains, operators, and owners of large charter and pleasure yachts, seafood processors, port officials and engineers, harbormasters, marina operators, marine surveyors, and all others affiliated with the marine industry.

This expo will allow attendees to meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and locate the yard that will work on their schedule. The conference will have information available for everyone. A few of the many conference topics being presented are:

• Optimum Yield: New Processing Equipment – Little Waste
• Pros & Cons of Telecommunication Technologies
• Illegal, Unregulated, Unreported Fishing: How it Impacts You
• Alaska’s Regional Seafood Development Associations: Report from the Frontlines
• Centralized Merchant Marine Licensing Process: What You Need to Know
• Bristol Bay Processing: Next Steps
• Safety Implications of Fisheries Management
• Identifying the Areas Your Crew Needs Training

Special events at this year’s show include the return of Ron Burchett and his fleet of model size working vessels and demonstration pool. You will be able to test your skills at towing a barge, operating a fire boat, or running your favorite remote control model vessel. There will also be cash prizes offered to the winners of a series of fishing skill tests. Finalists will vie for Fisherman of the Year.

Pacific Marine Expo will be held November 19-21, 2009 at the Qwest Field and Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.fishexposeattle.com/09/public/enter.aspx. You can also contact Bob Callahan, Show Director at (207) 842-5592. Email: bcallahan@divcom.com.

Streaming Media West is the only show that covers both the business of online video and the technology of streaming, downloading, Webcasting, Internet TV, IPTV, and mobile video. It covers corporate and consumer business, technology, and content issues in the enterprise, advertising, media and entertainment, broadcast, and education markets. Last year’s show drew more than 2,500 executives.

Streaming Media West will feature cutting-edge exhibitions and intense conference sessions. More than 100 speakers will give you the chance to see and hear the best and brightest minds in the online video industry. Just a few of the many topics covered include:

• Live Broadcasting with Silverlight and Windows Media
• Encoding H.264 Video for Streaming and Progressive Download
• Developing a Rich Video Player for the Adobe Flash Platform
• How to Upload, Stream, and Share Using Online Video Tools
• How to Produce Effective Educational Video
• Web Television Comes of Age
• Emerging Use Cases for Enterprise Video Communications
• Cost Savings from Enterprise Streaming

In conjunction with Streaming Media West the new Online Video Platform Summit will be held November 18-19. This event will help organizations of all types publish content for the first time whether video is their core business or not.

Streaming Media West will be held November 17-19, 2009 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http:// www.streamingmedia.com/west or contact Nancy Ellor, Information Today, Inc. Conference Registrar. Telephone: (609) 654-6266. Fax: (609) 654-4309. Email: conferences@infotoday.com.

The IAAPA Attractions Expo will be coming to Las Vegas for the first time in 90 years this coming November. This event will showcase the hottest products and services and host networking and education opportunities for the attractions industry. More than 28,000 attendees from 90 countries are expected at this year’s show. Over 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand including more than 100 companies exhibiting for the first time.

The IAAPA Attractions Expo brings together operators and suppliers of theme parks, water parks, science centers, aquariums, zoos, museums, family entertainment centers, casinos, and resorts. Attendees will be able to see and experience the latest products and learn about industry trends. Exhibitors will showcase products in over 125 categories including theme park rides, show production services, games and devices, displays and sets, food and beverage products and services, consultant services, design services, ticketing systems, and much more.

This year’s expo will feature new additions including an area dedicated to coin-operated games, the AIMS (Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers) International Pavilion, and the UBIFRANCE (French Trade Commission) Pavilion.

More than 100 education sessions will cover topics dealing with social media strategy, food and beverage operations, retail management, revenue generation, safety, and security practices. Specialty tracks will offer topics specific to zoos and aquariums, museums and science centers, water parks and resorts, family entertainment centers, and casinos. There will be a roundtable discussion with legendary Disney Imagineers on their experiences with Walt Disney.

Special networking and social events will be available including the IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, the new IAAPA Bright Lights Party at LAX Nightclub, and the General Managers and Owners’ Breakfast.

The  IAAPA Attractions Expo will be held November 16-20,2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.iaapa.org or contact IAAPA, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: (703) 836-4800. Fax: (703) 836-4801.