Free NAMM sessions will be held throughout the show to bring you fresh ideas, solutions, and support. NAMM U Breakfast Sessions will feature industry experts discussing the hottest topics and sharing strategies for business success. There will be in-depth panel discussions and guest speaker presentations discussing their ideas and strategies for doing business in today’s competitive marketplace. The Idea Center sessions will provide you with tips and techniques that you can use on a variety of topics including:

• Sales
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Lesson Programs
• Market Development
• Financial Management
• Web and E-commerce Proven Ideas
• Marketing. Promotions, and Other Strategies

NAMM Show 2010 will be held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2010 or by contacting NAMM, the International Music Products Association, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Telephone: (760) 438-8001. Fax: (760) 438-7327.

The exhibition hall will offer attendees a one-stop opportunity to touch every type of technology employed in digital marketing today including search marketing and optimization technology, metrics/analytics software, ad serving technology and networks, mobile marketing, research, affiliate programs, campaign management, data analytics, and much more.

Conference sessions will be geared to bringing real value and take-away tips and tricks that provide a measurable return on your investment. Keynote speakers will share frontline experiences and an executive level perspective. Panel discussions will focus on best practices and economic opportunities. Hands-on workshops will deliver immediate, take-away value.

Session tracks will include:

· Consumer Behavior: Bring the elusive consumer into clearer focus in these sessions packed with insightful data.

· Case Studies: Advertisers, agencies and technology leaders provide in-depth analysis of a range of digital media case studies focusing on social media, location-based targeting and more.

· Search: ad:tech is partnering with SEMPO, the premier organization supporting search engine marketers, to bring you the current techniques, best practices and emerging trends for SEO, SEM and local search.

· MobileMix: A new series launched at ad:tech San Francisco returns with advice on how to integrate mobile into your campaigns, how to engage social users on mobile devices and how to track your campaign’s success.

Ad:tech Chicago will be held September 1-2, 2009 at the Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.ad-tech.com/chicago/adtech_chicago.aspx or contact ad:tech expositions, 1100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite 255, Larkspur, CA 94939. E:mail: info@ad-tech.com.

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.

Educational sessions will be available at the Lean Factory to demonstrate the importance of a data-driven approach to line design. You can witness the step-by-step creation of the perfect Lean production environment culminating in an actual build demonstration on an optimum Lean line.

The conference program will guide you through the lean transformation process with industry experts and manufacturers revealing the obstacles, failures, and successes they overcame in making the transition to lean. You can discover the manufacturing and productivity solutions you need to streamline your process, reduce costs, and succeed in today’s highly competitive marketplace.

The AM EXPO/ATX SOUTH 2009 will be held March 11 – 12, 2009, at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.devicelink.com/expo/atxsamx09.

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.

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.