Exhibitors
Don’t miss your chance to spend the day with decision makers from the meetings, education and exhibits industry.
Southwest Showcase is the premier event for those involved in meetings, education and exhibitions. With keynote presentations, continuing education and a 175 booth trade show, this event allows professionals from associations, government entities and corporations to connect with you while taking care of their needs, all on one day, in one place.
New Schedule for 2012 to Give You More Value.
Our new schedule for 2012 will give you even more valuable face time with potential clients. Lunch will be served on the trade show floor, our popular closing reception is returning, and we've added education to the end of the day to keep potential buyers at the show until the end. Check below to see the full schedule-at-a-glance.
Updated 1/30 - Final Attendee (Buyer) List (PDF)
Exhibiting and Sponsorship Information (PDF)
Map of Trade Show Floor with Availability and Pricing
Keynote and Education Session Information
Forms and Links for Existing Exhibitors:
Register Additional Booth Personnel
(Increases from $125 to $175 after December 9)
Rules and Regulations Form
(Must be completed and returned by every exhibitor by January 9)
Exhibitor Services Kit from Freeman
(Early bird rate ends January 12)
Purchase Lead Retrieval
(Enter code "SWS-12" online. Early bird ends January 6)
Exhibitor Training (Free)
NEW! Schedule-At-A-Glance:
Wednesday, January 25: |
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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Move-In |
Thursday, January 26: |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Exhibitor Move-In Continues |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Light Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Opening Session |
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions I |
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions II |
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall |
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Closing Keynote Session |
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Reception in Foyer |
4:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Exhibitor Move-Out |
Who Will Be Attending Southwest Showcase?
- Association Chief Executive Officers
- Meeting Planners from Associations, Corporations and Government Agencies
- Education Directors
- Multimanagement Companies
- Independent Meeting Planners and Show Organizers
- Destination Management Companies
- Support Staff
Who Exhibits at Southwest Showcase?
The trade show is limited to 175 booths and brings in a wide variety of business and hospitality services, including:
- Hotels and Resorts
- Convention Centers and Visitors Bureaus
- Technology Providers for Education and Meeting Management
- Special Advertising Companies
- General Service Contractors
- Attractions
Hotel and Parking Information
500 East 4th Street (map)
Austin, TX 78701
512-482-8000
$149 single/double (+ taxes)
Parking: Overnight Self: $20; Overnight Valet: $27 (includes in/out); Daily Self: $10
Visit here for online reservations and use group code SAE to book a room.