Southwest Showcase
January 29, 2009
Austin, Texas


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Attendee Information
Education session descriptions, luncheon information, hotel accommodations, and more for association/nonprofit staff and meeting planners.

Exhibitor Information
Signup to exhibit or register additional personnel for your booth.


Contact
For general inquiries or registration assistance,
call 512-444-1974
.


Location
Austin Convention Center
(North Expansion Wing)
500 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas 78701 (map)


Schedule at a Glance

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Eye Opener Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Educational Breakout Sessions

9:10 - 10:10 a.m.
Educational Breakout Sessions

10:20 - 11:20 a.m.
Educational Breakout Sessions

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon w/ Keynote Speaker

1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open


Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites
200 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701
Rate: $124 plus tax
(through 1/10/09)
(512) 472-1500
Ask for Southwest
Showcase Group Rate

Southwest Showcase
is presented by Texas Society
of Association Executives, International Association for Exhibitions and Events-Central Texas, and Meeting Professionals International- Texas Hill
Country Chapter.

 

Association and non-profit executives, CEOs, meeting planners, and staff –
Southwest Showcase is the one-day event you can’t afford to miss!

One Day, One Place
Three Hours of Continuing Education
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
1/2 Day Tradeshow with 180+ Booths
Networking

Coming to Southwest Showcase?
Check out our video about this year's new features
and get directions, parking info, and more. Click Here



NO OTHER EVENT OFFERS ORGANIZATIONS THIS MUCH EDUCATION,
NETWORKING AND PRODUCTIVITY PACKED INTO ONE DAY.
Three breakout educational sessions offer choices of topics that address leadership,
meeting planning, exhibition managing and marketing education.  There is something
for all levels of staff in an organization.

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN ONE DAY AT THE SOUTHWEST SHOWCASE
WILL HELP YOU ALL YEAR ROUND!
The Southwest Showcase has proven to be a premiere event combining focused education
and a supplier showcase targeted to the needs of industry professionals. With more than 180 booths at the afternoon tradeshow, you can take care of all you take care of all your destination, hospitality, and business solution needs in one place!

2009 Sponsors

Platinum
Strategic Event Partners




Diamond

Supporting Event Partners

Gold

Silver
Beaumont Convention
& Visitors Bureau
El Paso Convention
& Visitors Bureau
George Fern Company
Irving Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Odessa Convention
& Visitors Bureau
TriNet
(Internet Lounge Sponsor)

Bronze
Amarillo Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Embassy Suites of TX & LA
Gaylord Texan
Greater New Braunfels
Chamber of Commerce
NFI Studios
Plano Convention
& Visitors Bureau

Radisson Austin North

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Specialized Association Services
Starwood Hotels & Resorts of Texas

Event Partners
Airways Event Freight Group
Convention Foliage Unlimited
PMSI - Professional Marketing Services, Inc.

Questions? Call 512-444-1974