Trade Show Scheduling

The 5^th Annual aQuatic International Conference will be held May 10-12, 2010 in San Jose, California. aQuatic is the international community for users of the acrolinx Information Quality Suite. The conference is a great forum for industry sharing as members come together from across the globe looking to improve the quality and efficiency of their content lifecycle through best practices, tools, and process improvement.

Acrolinx is the world’s leading provider of Information Quality Management solutions. They have taken the best ideas from ASD-STE100, Simplified English, and other Controlled Languages and turned them into a powerful, sophisticated enterprise solution for quality management across your information supply chain.

The first two days of the aQuatic International Conference will focus on areas such as terminology management best practices, multilingual use of acrolinx, rolling out acrolinx to the enterprise, case studies, roundtable discussions, and more. The third day will be an open house for members and non-members where you can invite colleagues, friends, or acquaintances for an informational day of case studies, best practices and informational sessions.

Featured speakers at aQuatic International Conference include Dr. Sabine Lehmann, acrololinx; Scott Abel, The Content Wrangler; Dr. Chris Callison Burch, Assistant Research Professor in the Computer Science Department at John Hopkins University; and Dr. Mike Dillinger, translationoptimization.com.

aQuatic International Conference will be held May 10-12, 2010 at Adobe Systems, Inc., 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. For more information you can visit their web site at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2t2dizo997e1248&oseq=a001g62csah8. Email: masturia@cisco.com.

Informexusa is the premier networking event for the chemical industry in the United States. It is designed to showcase the chemistry capabilities of high-value, high-quality businesses that invest in R&D, quality systems, applications development and more.

Exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of the chemical industry and sell their capabilities into a diverse range of markets. Although they vary widely in the types of chemistry they practice and the types of syntheses they perform, they all have the same ability to use cutting-edge, high-tech chemistry to meet the emerging needs of the commercial manufacturing environment.

Informexusa seeks to match exhibiting companies with a highly qualified attending audience and to create an atmosphere to foster networking and dialogue in response to the increasing collaboration between suppliers and manufacturers on new product development. Networking tools include catered breakfasts, luncheons, receptions, showcase presentations and roundtable discussions. They also use an online networking, search, and appointment scheduling program, Accumatch, to maximize the time and opportunity of people who attend the exhibition. Informexusa is a must-attend event for exchanging critical, high-value information within the fine and specialty chemical industry.

The Informex Pharma Buyers Panel will focus on outsourcing in a time of retrenchment and transformation including how layoffs, restructuring and consolidation affect outsourcing practices in the pharmaceutical sector. Sellers will be given the opportunity to hear directly from buyers. The session will be an informal panel moderated by Clay Boswell, senior editor at ICIS Chemical Business.

Informexusa 2010 will be held February 16-19, 2010 at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103. For registration and more information you can visit their website at http://www.informex.com or contact UBM International Media/Informex, 212 Carnegie Center, Suite 203, Princeton, NJ 08540. Phone: (609) 759-4700. Fax: (201) 720-2972.

New Horizons . . . New Destinations . . . New Discoveries is the theme for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Aerospace Systems Conference (ASC) to take place at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Los Angeles, February 5-10, 2010. Nearly three years in the planning, the NSBE-ASC is ready to make history with this ground breaking technical conference that rivals AIAA and IEEE to recognize African-American impacts and contributions to the Aerospace and Aviation industries.

The theme of the conference refers to the great spirit of adventure that lies within the aerospace industry and the constant opportunity to fly higher, explore further, and create that which has never been before. Opportunities abound in areas of new aircraft, upgrades to existing aircraft, and space missions. This conference expects to draw over 500 of the best minds in aerospace including engineers, scientists, managers and professors to exchange technical ideas, showcase companies’ new developments, and share best practices.

NSBE-ASC will feature technical tours, youth educational outreach, technical workshops and training, a golf tournament, exhibitor trade show, and nightly entertainment including Aviation and Space Movies, Mardi Gras on the Moon, Hailing Frequencies, and more.

Panel discussions and technical paper presentations will explore innovative developments in Aerospace and Aviation. Some of the subjects to be discussed include:

• Commercial Aviation
• General Aviation
• National Security/Military Aviation
• Aerodynamics
• Space Exploration
• Space Tourism
• Space Colonization
• Systems Engineering
• Ground Launch Facilities

The NSBE-ASC will honor individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry during the Celestial Torch Awards. This is NSBE’s first industry specific recognition event that will serve as a complement to NSBE’s highest awards program, the Golden Torch Awards.

NSBE 2010 Aerospace Systems Conference will be held February 5-10, 2010 at the LAX Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles, California. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.nsbe-asc.org.

Thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures will be showcased at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. This show will feature six acres of inspiring gardens, free seminars for all gardening levels, and shopping at 350 exhibits related to gardening, outdoor living, and gardeners. A world-class panel including Fergus Garrett, Andrea Cochran, and Roger Swain will review and judge the display gardens and present seminars during the show.

This year’s show will be packed with free “how-to” seminars and demonstrations for small and large garden spaces. A number of seminars will focus on the growing area of interest in vegetable gardens. Top speakers include authors Suzy Bales, Rich Darke, John Greenlee, Valerie Easton, Debra Lee Baldwin, Kathy Brenzel, Saxon Holt, Roger Gossler, and Keeyla Meadows.

The “Marketplace” will feature over 350 nurseries and other exhibitors spotlighting products and services related to gardening and outdoor living. Special attractions will include the “Sproutopia” children’s area, the high school horticulture students’ “Funky Junk” display, floral display competitions, and a container garden exhibition.

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show will be held February 3-7, 2010 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101. For more information you can contact Northwest Flower & Garden Show, P.O. Box 110849, Tacoma, WA 98411. Telephone: (253) 756-2121. Fax: (253) 756- 6898. Email: infotac@otshows.com. You can also visit their web site at http://www.gardenshow.com/seattle/index.

The Training Conference & Expo offers top training products and services in a setting where you can compare features, make business contacts, and see firsthand what’s right for you. You can visit with top training providers and find the best tools for the solutions you need. Learn from the biggest lineup of respected industry experts. Chose the way you learn best with Breakout Sessions, Keynotes, hands-on clinics, Certificate Programs, Training magazine Headliner Sessions, and Special Events.

Training 2010 will cover the core areas of workplace learning including design, assessment, development, and management. Conference highlights include a special track from Bob Pike, Sales & Marketing Management, presentations.com as well as 36 case study presentations and the learning technology demo sessions.

The Technology Demo Room will present information about learning technologies and applications including Flash, Twitter, screencasting, mobile learning and games for learning. Demo session topics will include:

• Reducing Complexity in Behavioral Decision – Tree Simulations
• Best Practices for Live Virtual Online Learning
• Twitter: An Introduction and Overview for the Learning Professional
• Great New Adobe Captivate Tips
• Using Video in the Enterprise to Increase Productivity and Grow Revenue
• The Future of Training: Screencasting

Keynote speakers will include:

• Stephen Covey, Author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Steve Harper, Author, The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Your Life and Business
• Rahaf Harfoush, Author, Yes We Did: Strategic Insights and Social Media from the Campaign that Changed History

Training Conference & Expo 2010 will be held February 1-3, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.trainingconference.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.

Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo is considered the most powerful buying event in the action sports industry. ASR showcases the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and hardgood products from over 700 surf, skate, swim, snow, moto, wake, lifestyle and streetwear brands. It provides the opportunity to grow your business, get connected with key players, brainstorm business synergies and partnerships and leverage business opportunities. You can make brand-to-brand comparisons, see the variety of brands, looks and styles available, and compare margins, discounts and marketing support to ensure the products you stock are yielding the best possible bottom line.

ASR draws top national and international retail buyers in surf, skate, fashion and streetwear, from a unique range of specialty stores, sporting goods stores, chain apparel stores and department stores representing billions in buying power. More than 18,000 attendees from over 60 countries are expected. More than 750 manufacturing exhibitors representing 700 brands will contact be on hand. Over 7,000 buyers and distributors of surf, skate, swim, snow, footwear, fashion and youth lifestyle products will be there.

ASR offers you the chance to witness brand launches and the unveiling of the latest product innovation. You can identify the brands that are creating a buzz on the show floor, getting the attention of consumer media, industry leaders and buyers. Go to the skate ramp to see what athletes are wearing. Attend a movie to see what boards surfers are riding. Go by the ASEC green room to understand the latest environmental campaign and what brands are advocating for it.

ASR will be held February 3-4, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information you can contact ASR at 31910 Del Obispo, Suite 200, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Telephone: (949) 226-5744. Or visit their web site at http://www.asrbiz.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.

More than 90 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest technology, products, and solutions for maritime and port security challenges at the Maritime Security Expo USA to be held in Long Beach, California on October 20-21, 2009. This will be a great opportunity to network with your peers and attend free seminars presented by government, military, and industry experts on the latest challenges facing the maritime sector.

This year’s event will feature the new All Hazards Forum & Expo to be held within the main Maritime Security event. Hundreds of emergency managers, planners, and officials from both the private and public sector will be on hand. You will be able to see technology related to response and recovery, public safety communications, information sharing and intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, law enforcement, and health and medical readiness.

The Maritime’s most pressing issues and hottest topics will be discussed in the conference. An in-depth look will be taken at how government and industry can work together to combat maritime terrorism and piracy during times of global economic crisis. Some of the other conference topics will include:

· Small Vessel Security: What have we learned? What’s next?

· Underwater Security: Who can respond? What technology can help?

· Piracy: What are the strategic implications?

· Maritime Fusion Centers: Preventing information overload.

· Smuggling: Ensuring cargo integrity before loading and in-transit – CSI and long-range vessel tracking.

· Persistent Surveillance Vehicles: New tool for Maritime Security?

The Maritime Security Expo USA will be held October 20-21, 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802. For registration and more information you can contact E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc., 6430 Rockledge Drive, #200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Telephone: (301) 493-5500. Fax: (301) 493-5705. Or visit their web site at http://www.maritimesecurityexpo.com.