ABOUT
SWS
Southwest Showcase is the premier event for those in meetings, education and exhibits. The event is designed for CEOs, meeting planners, education directors, exhibition managers and other support staff from associations, government entities and corporations. It provides them with the opportunity to receive professional development and meet with suppliers who can address their meeting and event needs in one day, at one place.
Southwest Showcase is proudly presented by:
OUR PARTNERS
OUR
LEADERSHIP
Southwest Showcase 2023 Steering Committee
Southwest Showcase 2023 Board of Directors
Andrea Elizondo, CMP, CMM
Events Director, Association of Texas Professional Educators
Lynn Fisher, CMP
Vice President of Conference & Exhibitions, Texas Apartment Association
Marti McCollough, CMP
Manager of Events & Guest Services, Austin Convention Center
Travis Milum
Director of Texas Accounts, Visit Corpus Christi
Donna Musselman, CMP
President & Founder, Cre8 MadDesigns
Judi Sunden
Exhibit Manager, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
Cherry Kay Abel, TDM
Director of Sales, Visit Bastrop
Donna Harbors, CMP
Vice President of Meetings & Education, Texas Apartments Association
Sarah Kokernot, CEM, CMP
Director of Meetings & Events, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
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Meaghan Rhame, CMP
Director of Education, Texas Self Storage Association
Michael Triola
Director of Strategic Accounts, Shepard United States
WHO ATTENDS SWS
More than 300 attendees representing hundreds of Southwest-based trade and professional associations, government entities and corporations.
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Association Chief Executive Officers
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Meeting Planners from Associations, Corporations and Government Agencies
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Education Directors
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Multimanagement Companies
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Independent Meeting Planners and Show Organizers
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Destination Management Companies
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Support Staff
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WHO EXHIBITS
AT SWS
The trade show brings in a wide variety of business and hospitality services, including:
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Hotels and Resorts
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Convention Centers and Visitors Bureaus
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Technology Providers for Education and Meeting Management
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Specialty Advertising Companies
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General Service Contractors
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Attractions
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OUR
SPONSORS
