Facilities and Site Selection

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ will co-locate an exclusive CEM Learning Program at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center the day before Destinations Showcase Washington.

Couse Description: When deciding on the perfect location to hold an exhibition, many factors must be considered. Learn the importance of site selection to the overall exhibition management function, the assets and liabilities of using various exhibition sites, and how to develop a basic site proposal for any type of facility or location. In addition, defining event needs and facility/destination requirements will be covered.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the importance of site selection to the overall exhibition management function.
2. Define an event’s needs and identify facility/destination requirements.
3. Identify the assets and liabilities of using various exhibition sites such as hotels, convention centers, etc.
4. Describe how to choose a site based on criteria identified by the exhibition manager, the service contractor and the meeting manager.
5. Develop a basic site proposal for any type of facility or location.

The registration fee is $215 and includes admission to Destinations Showcase the following day (for non-suppliers).