Trade Show Scheduling

Reading, PA is the place to be for all comic fans from around the globe. The CGS SuperShow is a creator focused comic convention created by the Comic Geek Speak Podcast to provide an intimate setting for self-proclaimed geeks to meet each other and the creators of the medium they love.

This year’s show will offer educational panels on everything from making web comics to costuming to the production, distribution and marketing of independent comic books. The panels will allow fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with comic creators. The show will start off with a “Comics in the Classroom” panel where you can come for an interactive opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and gain practical skills and materials for immediate use.

A featured panel will provide a Q&A session with comics’ legends Walt and Louise Simonson who helped define comics in the 1980s and 90s with titles such as Fantastic Four, Thor, Superman: Man of Steel, and Uncanny X-Men. Also featured will be Jimal Igle, currently penciler of Supergirl for DC Comics; Freddie Williams II, currently drawing JSA All-Stars for DC Comics; David Petersen, creator of Mouse Guard; Katie Cook, comic book artist and illustrator best known for her work in the Star Wars universe; Bryan J.L. Glass, the Harvey Award winning co-creator/writer of The Mice Templar; Dave Wachter, artist, co-creator and co-writer of the new epic adventure webcomic, The Guns of Shadow Valley; and many more.

The CGS SuperShow will be held March 27,28, 2010 at the Greater Reading Expo Center, 2525 N. 12^th St., Reading, PA 19605. For more information you can visit their web site at http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/supershow. Mail: 528 N. Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Voice Mail: (215) 279-8839. Twitter: comicgeekspeak. Email: comicgeekspeak@gmail.com.

The NAMM Show will have more than 1,500 exhibit booths displaying musical instruments, lighting technologies, and pro-audio, sound, and stage equipment. It is the place to be to see, sample, and purchase the newest, most innovative gear that everyone will be asking for in the coming year. Everything you need to set yourself apart from the competition can be found at NAMM Show 2010.

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 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.

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.