Sunday, August 31, 2008

HSMAI’s AFFORDABLE MEETINGS® NATIONAL CONFERENCE-Sept 10th and 11th

If you're in the events industry, stop by the Washington Convention Center on Sept 10 and 11th for educational seminars, special events, trade shows, and wonderful networking opportunities.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT!!!

The Conference Program Offers

* Eighteen cutting-edge seminars.
* Six in-depth workshops.
* A dynamic general session.
* An outstanding faculty of educators who understand the rewards and challenges of the meetings and events industry.
* Exclusive access to conference materials and recordings from the sessions.

At the Exposition You Will Find

* More than 500 booths showcasing meeting and event venues, products, services, and the latest technologies.
o To help you do business before, during and after the event, complete this request for proposal (RFP) and give copies to the exhibitors with whom you may want to do business.
* The well-stocked Affordable Meetings Bookstore.
* The Speaker’s Corner where you can talk informally with the presenters and/or engage them for your own meetings.
* The Scene – a lounge area on the exhibit floor – a place to meet your colleagues and/or take time for a “pick-me-up” cup of coffee in the afternoon.
* Be sure to leave your business card at the booths you visit, so that you have a chance to win one of the great prizes drawn by the exhibitors.

Special Features You will Enjoy

* Event Technology Expo™ @ Affordable Meetings®, featuring meeting industry technology exhibitors and cutting-edge educational sessions taught by experts.
* Networking lunches will be served on both days of the show with the compliments of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.
* Fabulous prizes, including airline tickets and generous cash prizes will be drawn each day at the end of the exposition and again at the conclusion of the afternoon sessions.


The HSMAI D.C. Chapter’s Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening September 9, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. The reception will be held at Clydes of Gallery Place in the heart of the Penn Quarter. Please join the chapter for a delightful evening at a popular restaurant, just a short walk from the convention center.

Additional information about the event can be found on www.hsmaidc.org.

This guru is sure to be there soaking up the knowledge and passing out some business cards. Don't want to go it alone? Click the MEETUP banner to the right and connect with others planning to attend this event.

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