Trade Show Scheduling

New Orleans will host the International WorkBoat Show this December. This is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America serving people and businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. 1,000 companies will display products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build, service and operate them. This is the place to be to meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and find solutions for your business. Those who should attend include owners and operators of: offshore service vessels, crew boats, supply boats, towboats, tugs, barges, patrol boats, police boats, fireboats, military vessels, ferries, and other marine vessels; commercial boat builders; marine engineers and architects; equipment manufacturers and distributors; marine surveyors; and any others affiliated with the marine industry.

Featured will be Shipyard Day where the International WorkBoat Show and WorkBoat magazine celebrate the boat building industry with a series of special events recognizing shipyards and the new vessels built for workboat owners and operators. WorkBoat Editor David Krapf, Senior Editor Ken Hocke, and Technical Editor Bruce Buls will present awards to the builders, designers and owners of the 10 most significant boats of 2009.

The conference will provide training and information on a number of important topics concerning the marine industry including:

• Can Traditional Damage Stability Criteria Be Met?
• Towing Vessel Inspection Program: What You Need to Know
• Handling Regulatory Investigations & Hearing of a Marine Incident
• Vessel & Facility Security Awareness Training Course
• The Hybrid Propulsion Evolution
• A Guide towards Higher Energy Efficiency in Ships

The International WorkBoat Show will be held December 2-4, 2009, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130. For registration and more information you can call Attendee Registration. Telephone: (972) 620-3027. Toll Free: (800) 454-307. You can also visit their web site at http://www.workboatshow.com/09/public/enter.aspx.

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States and a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. It combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.

An exclusive selection of more than 250 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will exhibit 20^th and 21^st century artworks by over 2,000 artists. The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections will feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. Art lovers will discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.

This year’s show is being extensively redesigned to give larger spaces for many galleries and provide an innovative floor plan to maximize the visitor experience. The Art Positions sector will focus on special projects by young artists and galleries. The main section of the show will feature the Art Kabinett program which spotlights curated presentations in the selected gallery’s booth while Art Nova will present new works by more than 170 artists.

Art Basel Conversations will offer audiences access to first-hand information on important aspects of the international art world. Distinguished artists, art collectors, museum directors, curators, critics, gallerists, publishers, and others active in the cultural sphere will take part. The audience will also be given time to engage with the panels in an informal fashion. Topics discussed will include:

• Museum Directors: Change in Generation
• Art Collections in Latin America
• The Future of the Museum: Portable Museum

Some of Miami’s leading private collections will be opening their homes and warehouses to guests of the international art show. Among them are the Margulies Collection, the Rubell Family Collection, the de la Cruz collection, the Mora Collection, and the Scholl Collection.

Art Basel Miami Beach will be held December 3-6, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL. For more information you can contact MCH Swill Exhibition (Holding) Ltd., 4005 Basel, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 58 200 20 20. Fax: +41 58 206 31 32. Email: miamibeach@artbasel.com. You can also visit their web site at http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com.

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.

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.