Channel Partners: Events

16th Annual AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo

AIME is the premier exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere for the meetings and incentives industry. The two-day event showcases the best Australian, Asia Pacific and international destinations, products and services, and provides excellent professional education and networking opportunities.

Producer: Reed Travel Exhibitions.

Venue: Melbourne Exhibiton Centre.

Location: Melbourne, Australia .

Phone: +61 2 9422 2470

Website: http://www.aime.com.au

8th Annual IMA Executive Summit

The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) produces an annual Executive Summit attended by delegates from every supplier category in the incentive field. This conference, the largest event of its kind, includes educational and networking events that help incentive professionals expand their incentive program knowledge and marketing partner network.

Producer: Incentive Marketing Association.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch.

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA .

Phone: 630-369-7780

Website: www.incentivemarketing.org

EIBTM (European Incentive & Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition)

EIBTM is the second largest incentive travel exhibition in the world. Although held in Europe, it is attended by many U.S. incentive travel buyers who use foreign destinations. Executives at major companies that use incentive travel might qualify for a special hosted buyer program that helps defray some of the travel costs. Attracting nearly 3,000 international suppliers and 6,000 other visitors, this event is a great networking opportunity for those in the incentive travel and meetings industry.

Producer: Reed Travel Exhibitions.

Venue: Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center.

Location: Barcelona, Spain .

Phone: +44 (0)121 252 4043

Website: http://www.eibtm.com/

GlobalShop 2008

With six shows in one GlobalShop is the only show that features exhibitors covering all facets of store design and in-store marketing. Although this event only has a trade show, its 10,000 plus attendees makes it a great way to network.

Producer: Nielsen Business Media.

Venue: McCormick Place West Hall.

Location: Chicago, IL, USA .

Phone: 770-291-5409 or 800-933-8735

Website: http://www.globalshop.org

IMA 8th Annual Executive Summit

Hosted by the Incentive Manufacturers and Representatives Alliance (IMRA), this conference includes presentations and educational sessions led by incentive industry experts as well as several award presentations and a great environment to network with industry peers. There is a reception for first time attendees that will help any newcomers get the most out of the experience.

Producer: Incentive Manufacturers and Representatives Alliance.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa .

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA .

Phone: 630-369-7786

Website: http://www.imraorg.net/

In-Store Marketing Expo

Held each year in Chicago by the In-Store Marketing Instutute, the In-Store Marketing Expo focuses on designers and builders of displays but also includes some manufacturers, brokers, and promotion agencies. The exhibition includes nearly 200 suppliers each with their own marketing strategies. There is also a long list of seminars presented by industry experts with topics ranging from competing with private labels to accountability in retail media.

Producer: In-Store Marketing Institute.

Venue: Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.

Location: Chicago, IL, USA .

Phone: 847-675-7400

Website: http://www.instorexpo.com/expo/

International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

This conference is a great way to gain knowledge about the latest in consumer electronics technology. In a 2005 survey conducted by Burson-Marsteller it was ranked as one of the top ten most desired speaking opportunities by CEOs. The show also has 2,700 exhibitors which cover the entire consumer electronics market, from digital imaging to wireless technology. Also included are two awards programs, the International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards and CNET's Best of CES Awards.

Producer: Consumer Electronics Association.

Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA .

Phone: (703) 907-7605 or (866) 233-7968

Website: http://www.cesweb.org

IT&CMA and CTW

This double event includes the IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) meetings and incentive travel show, and CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific for corporate travel managers, travel agencies, and suppliers to meet and discuss the impact of global and regional issues on the development of business travel into and out of the region. It includes a hosted program for qualified incentive travel and meetings buyers and attracts more than 1,500 attendees from over 39 countries. There are educational session for both suppliers and buyers, and seminars which provide a great opportunity to network with industry professionals. The exposition includes companies involved in things like convention & exhibition venues, golf courses, and travel management.

Producer: TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd..

Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.

Location: Bangkok, Thailand .

Phone: (65) 6395-7595

Website: http://www.itcma.com.sg

NARMS Annual Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition

Hosted by the National Association for Retail Marketing Services (NARMS), this event includes educational sessions and roundtable discussions which are a great way to learn strategies of other members of the retail marketing industry. The event also includes an exhibition hall on the first day.

Producer: National Association for Retail Marketing Services.

Venue: Colonial Williamsburg.

Location: Williamsburg, VA, USA .

Phone: (888) 526-2767 or (715) 342-0948

Website: http://www.narms.com

PMA Annual Conference

Hosted by the Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) this event covers all aspects of promotional marketing and is a must for anybody trying to get to know the field. Brands from all over the world attend and give their own unique feedback. Provides a means of networking with peers and learning new and innovative strategies from leading companies.

Producer: Promotion Marketing Association, Inc..

Location: USA .

Phone: (212) 420-1100

Website: http://www.pmalink.org

PMA's Basics of Promotion Marketing

This two-day seminar from the Promotional Marketing Association (PMA) is designed to help those entering the field understand the basics of promotional marketing. It's a great way to learn a great deal of information about the industry very quickly, as well as to learn skills that are both creative and practical. In addition to educational sessions, the conference includes presentations by industry experts.

Producer: Promotion Marketing Association Inc..

Venue: USA WEEKEND Magazine- Nov. 8-9 and May 20-21; Elephant & Castle/Club Quarters- Jan 29-30 and June 10-11.

Location: New York City- Nov. 8-9 and May 20-21; Chicago Jan 29-30 and June 10-11, NY- Nov. 8-9 and May 20-21; IL- Jan 29-30 and June 10-11, USA .

Phone: 212-420-1100

Website: http://www.pmalink.org

Promo Live Conference

The Promo Live Conference includes an exhibit hall showcasing companies like EMI- Capitol Music and Fuji Photo Film, as well as seminars on the latest trends in sales promotion. Offers new and innovative ways to connect with customers in the changing modern market through presentations, and interactive workshops.

Producer: Promo Magazine/Penton Media.

Venue: The Navy Pier.

Location: Chicago, IL, USA .

Phone: 203-358-4113 or 800-927-5007 or 508-743-0105

Website: http://www.promoexpo.com/

SITE International Conference

The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) International Conference is a key event in the incentive travel industry. It includes educational and networking events that help incentive and travel professionals expand their business network by exploring trends and the strategies of their colleagues. This event attracts attendees from all over the world who bring their own diverse solutions to the table.

Producer: Society of Incentive & Travel Executives.

Location: Monterey, CA, USA .

Phone: 312-321-5148

Website: http://www.site-intl.org

The Basics of Promotion Marketing Seminar

The Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) seminar is taught several times a year at different locations. This is a well-rounded introduction taught by senior marketing executives and marketing law attorneys, with the focus primarily on consumer promotions. The conference is internationally acclaimed, and attracts a diverse group of attendees.

Producer: PMA (Promotion Marketing Association).

Location: New York; Chicago; New York; Chicago, NY; IL; NY; IL, USA .

Phone: (212) 420-1100

Website: http://www.pmalink.org/

The Motivation Show

The Motivation Show includes the Incentive Travel and Meetings Executives Show (IT&ME) and the National Premium Incentive Show (NP/IS), with exhibitors representing the entire range of premium and incentive product and travel destination offerings. Educational sessions cover consumer premiums, employee incentive awards, incentive travel, employee recognition and performance improvement. This event takes place Sept. 25-27, 2007, at McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL; Contact at 800-752-6312 or 630-434-1216. http://www.motivationshow.com.

Producer: Hall Erickson.

Venue: McCormick Place South.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA .

Phone: 630-434-1216 or 800-752-6312

Website: www.motivationshow.com

The New York Incentive, Rewards, and Recognition Expo and Conference -- The Brands Show

The New York Incentive, Rewards, and Recognition Expo is about brands and people: Using brands to help motivate and engage external and internal audiences, and in turn engaging external and internal audiences to help maximize brand performance. Show attendees will: 1) Meet with nearly 100 leading brand names to discover what's new and exchange ideas with brand leaders covering a cross-section of consumer merchandise. 2) Learn about the new brand medium through free on-floor power sessions presented by the Incentive Marketing Association. These sessions will address the new brand medium and how it's used to break through the clutter and engage key external and internal audiences. 3) Discover the role of people in brand performance through paid sessions co-located at the expo and presented by the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement, the Promotion Marketing Association, and the National Association for Employee Recognition. Register at www.nyirr.com or call 212-591-7600, ext. 241

Producer: Selling Communications Inc..

Venue: New York Sheraton Towers and Suites.

Location: New York City, NY, USA .

Phone: 800-765-7615

Website: www.nyirr.com

The Performance Conference

Business executives have gathered to explore the latest innovations and best practices in performance management and process improvement initiatives at the annual Performance Conference. The Performance Conference is led by speakers from the upper echelons of performance-focused companies and organizations, focused on performance management systems, measures and metrics, employee performance, and project management. By putting delegates in the room with the best in class in performance management and measurement professionals, the Performance Conference seeks to drive results and improve organizational performance and profitability.

Producer: American Strategic Management Institute.

Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA .

Phone: 800-837-1062

Website: www.asmiweb.com