The PGA Fall Expo will kick off with the Outdoor Demo Day and three Industry Golf Tournaments at the award-winning Revere Golf Club. PGA Professionals and LPGA Members can compete in the four-ball stroke play PGA Professional Challenge Cup for a total purse of $7,000. The Amateur Shoot-Out will team PGA Professionals and LPGA Members with amateur partners for a great day of golf, prizes, networking, and product testing. All registered attendees can also participate in the PGA Fall Expo Industry Golf Outing.

The education program will provide six career paths this year:

• Golf Operations – oversight of responsibilities for golf management and activities.
• Instruction – specialization in teaching the game and managing the business side of golf instruction.
• General Management – oversight and management of the entire facility.
• Retail – management of merchandising for green-grass golf shops and off-course retail shops.
• Executive Management – administration of a golf association.
• Ownership/Leasing – development and financing of golf facilities and all aspects of ownership and leasing.

The PGA Fall Expo 2010 will be held August 16-18, 2010 at the Venetian Resort & Convention Center, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., South Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.pgaexpo.com or contact PGA Golf Exhibitions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: (800) 840-5628. Fax: (203) 840-9628. Email: inquiry@pga.reedexpo.com.

The International Pizza Expo® will feature nearly 1,000 trade show displays and 70 educational sessions. Also included will be numerous culinary competitions, contests, demonstrations and other special events, not to mention unending pizza samples to try out. Beer & Bull® will provide the time and place for conversation and debate with fellow pizza operators from around the world.

The third annual International Pizza Challenge® will offer competitions in both Traditional and Non-Traditional Divisions. An independent panel of judges will choose the winners for best pizza. Top prize will be $10,000.

Educational sessions will include the following:

• “Accelerate Your Business” Management Boot Camp by Donald Cooper
• So You Want to Open a Pizzeria by Big Dave Ostrander
• The Business End of the Pizzeria – Pizza 101 by Big Dave Ostrander
• Pizza Crust Boot Camp™: Part I – Technical by Bill Weekley and Jon Lipani
• Build an Extraordinary Lunch Business in Just 6 Weeks by Kamron Karington
• Turning Customer Satisfaction into Customer Excitement by Joe Bonura

The International Pizza Expo® will be held March 2-4, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information you can visit their web site at http://www.pizzaexpo.com/international/2010. Mailing Address: 908 S. 8^th Street, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40203. Telephone: (502) 736-9500. Fax: (502) 736-9502.

World of Concrete features about 1,600 exhibitors in more than 800,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Exhibitors include original equipment manufacturers from around the world as well as exclusive U.S. distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries.

This show is ideal for commercial contractors, concrete contractors, concrete pumpers, construction managers, dealers/distributors, decorative concrete contractors, designers and specifiers, general contractors, masonry contractors, architects, engineers, brick and block producers, ready mix producers, rental equipment centers, repair contractors, pipe and block producers, and any others involved in the concrete industry.

Both 90-minute and 3-hour seminar sessions will be offered with more than 100 skill-building seminars with top industry experts. Training, updates and certificates will be provided. Seminars will be packed with leading-edge advice on how to reduce costs, improve profits, and save time. 13 designated tracks featuring both 90-minute and 3-hour sessions will provide practical, field-proven instruction in everything from Concrete Fundamentals, Business & Project Management, Masonry, and Concrete Production to Decorative Concrete, Safety & Risk Management, and Finance & Money Matters. Some of the educational tracks offered include:

• Concrete Fundamentals
• Residential Concrete
• Business & Project Management
• Concrete Repair
• Certification Training
• Leadership & Management
• Legal/HR
• Technical Updates

World of Concrete will be held February 1-5, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 90109. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.worldofconcrete.com. Email: contactus@worldofconcrete.com.

Surfaces 2010 will offer more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation, and design. Surfaces will provide the products, tools, technology and education that floor covering professionals need to grow and profit during this challenging economic climate. Four new On-Floor Education Stages will focus on four ‘hot topics’ related to the floor covering industry: Sustainability, Design & Trends, Business & Technology and Installation. These live demonstrations will run concurrently throughout the three days of the show.

The New Product Pavilion, sponsored by National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer and Tile Magazines,  has more than 50 participating companies showcasing the hottest in floor covering, accessories, tools and supplies before they hit the market.

“Above the Baseboard” Pavilion will feature the latest in specialty floor covering products as well as products ‘above the baseboard’ including countertops, wall coverings, and many other specialty type products and accessories for the home.

The Surfaces exhibition will feature more than 700 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient stone and marble.

Designer Day will cater to interior designers by offering accredited education, a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the most extravagant properties in as Vegas as well as many other exciting activities planned with design in mind.

Surfaces 2010 will be held February 1-4, 2010 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.surfaces.com. Phone: (972) 819-7602 or (866) 860-1975. Email: registration@surfaces.com.

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.

A new golf tournament exclusively for PGA Professionals, the PGA Fall Expo $25,000 Pro Challenge, will feature a first place prize of $10,000, a second place prize of $3,000 and third place prize of $1,000 with a pay out to 50% of the field. This tournament will be staged simultaneously with the PGA Fall Expo Amateur Shoot-Out at the award-winning Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

The Expo floor will be tailored to put PGA Professionals and golf retailers at the center of the buying action. All buyer programs as well as the education conference, will take place directly on the show floor. There will be a central business networking platform which will provide a hub to two new education stages and new exhibitor segmentation groupings. Education seminars, interactive product demonstrations and professional networking events will all serve to bring traffic to the show floor. The all-new indoor Golf Performance & Training Center will provide attendees with the opportunity to personally test equipment and training aids. A new pavilion will display new golf merchandise and offer convenient one-stop shopping and comparison of the industry’s latest equipment, accessories and fashions.

More than 20 education seminars will be held in the PGA Fall Expo Education Conference by recognized experts of The PGA of America and the Association of Golf Merchandisers. Topics addressed will include current industry issues, inventory management, merchandising, teaching, business management, player development and more.

The PGA Fall Expo will be held August 31-September 2, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119. For more information and registration you can visit their web site at http://www.pgaexpo.com or contact PGA Golf Exhibitions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: (800) 840-5628 or (203) 840-5628. Fax: (203) 840-9628. E-mail: inquiry@pga.reedexpo.com .

The Waste Expo 2009 Conference Program will cover the latest trends and topics in the solid waste industry. Industry experts will address such topics as:

· Green Management

· Green technology

· Business of Energy

· Recycling

· Technology

· Safety

· Compliance Issues

· Business, Accounting & Finance

Special events will include the Welcome Reception, Inspirational Breakfast, Boxed Lunch Discussions, and Equipment Auction. These events will be opportunities for you to make new business contacts, discuss industry trends, share ideas, and problem solve while having fun.

Waste Expo 2009 will be held June 8-10, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information you can call (508) 743-0105 or (800) 927-5007. E-mail: registration@penton.com. FAX: (508) 759-4552. You can also visit their web site at http://wasteexpo.com/wasteexpo2009/public/enter.aspx.

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.

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.

The Trade Show will feature over 250 companies and organizations and 25 international governments hosting trade show displays and pavilions. Exhibitors will include equipment manufacturers and suppliers, systems providers, finance and investment firms, research & development companies, project developers and operators, law firms, green builders, architects, construction and rigging companies, NGOs, trade associations, and government agencies.

Over 120 industry-leading speakers will share their knowledge and insights at the Business Conference. Six parallel tracks will be held over two days focusing on each of the key technologies of wind, solar, hydro/ocean, geothermal, and biomass/biofuels/waste energy. In addition, sessions will be held on markets, finance and policy.

The RETECH Side Events will offer a unique chance for the world community to discuss opportunities and challenges of a rapid global scale-up of renewable energy as well as to address the goals for energy security, climate change, and sustainable development.

RETECH 2009 will be held February 25-27, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information you can contact RCS at retech2009@rcsreg.com or call (805) 290-1338. Registration and information can be found online at http://www.retech2009.com