Industry Events

April 2008

  • 1-3. Michigan Petroleum Association/Michigan Association of Convenience Stores Spring Convention and Trade Show. DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Presented by: Michigan Petroleum Association. www.mpamacs.org
  • 2-4. Paperboard Packaging Council's Annual Spring Meeting. Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Presented by: Paperboard Packaging Council. www.ppcnet.org
  • 7-13. International Home Furnishings Market, High Point Market, High Point, NC. Presented by: International Home Furnishings Center. (www.highpointmarket.org/AboutMarket_MarketDates.aspx)
  • 8-9. PMA Annual Conference 2008, Hyatt Chicago Marriott. Chicago, IL. Presented by: Promotion Marketing Association. www.pmalink.org
  • 9-11. The ASI Show. Las Vegas. www.asishow.com
  • 10-12. Sign Business & Digital Graphics TBD, Charlotte, NC. Presented by: NBM www.nbmshows.com
  • 12-15. NARMS Annual Meeting Conference & Exhibition. Williamsburg, Va. Presented by: National Association of Retail Marketing Services. www.narms.com
  • 13-15. FMI's Advertising & Marketing Executive Conference, Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, CA. Presented by: Food Marketing Institute. (www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=3225E00000035)
  • 13-18. School for Professional Development. DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort, Scottsdale, AZ . Presented by: International Council of Shopping Centers. www.icsc.org
  • 14-17. RetailVision North America. Orlando, Fla. www.retailvision.com
  • 16-18. The In-Store Marketing Summit & P-O-P Hall of Fame Awards. Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, IL. Presented by: In-Store Marketing Institute and P-O-P Times. www.instoresummit.com
  • 16-17. Kioskcom Self-Service Expo and Digital Signage Show, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. Presented by: Kiosk Com. www.kioskcom.com
  • 16-18. ICSC European Conference. Amsterdam, Holland. Presented by: International Council of Shopping Centers. www.icsc.org
  • 16-18. AD:TECH San Francisco, Moscone Center, San Francisco. Presented by: DMG World Media. www.ad-tech.com
  • 20-25. Consumer Marketing Strategy, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Presented by: Kellogg School of Management. www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/execed/programs/MKTG03/index.htm
  • 22-24. RFID Journal Live. The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: RFID Journal. www.rfidjournal.com
  • 22-24. Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Tradeshow. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. www.m-pact.org
  • 26-30. Annual NACDS Meeting. The Breakers, Palm Beach, Fla. Presented by: National Association of Chain Drug Stores. meetings.nacds.org/annual/2008/
  • 27-29. Spring Fancy Food Show. McCormick Place, Chicago IL. Presented by: NASTF www.specialtyfood.com
  • 27-29. All Things Organic, McCormick Place South, Chicago. Presented by: Organix Trade Association. www.organicexpo.com
  • 30-May 1. Illinois Sign Association Spring Conference. Eagle Ridge Resort Galena, IL. Presented by: International Sign Association. www.signs.org

May 2008

  • 2. Grocery Supply Company Marketplace Show 2008. Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. Presented by: National Association of Convenience Stores. www.nacsonline.com
  • 2-3. New England Industrial Woodworking Expo, Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, CT. www.newenglandwoodexpo.com/ct/
  • 4-6. FMI's 2008 Supermarket Pharmacy Conference. Mandalay Conference Center/Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. www.fmi.org
  • 4-7. 2008 FMI Show/Marketechnics. Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: Food Marketing Institute. www.fmi.org
  • 4-8. Plastics Encounter Annual Technical Conference. Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI. Presented by: Society of Plastics Engineers. www.plasticsencounter.com
  • 5-7. NACStech. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX. Presented by National Association of Convenience Stores. www.nacsonline.com
  • 6-8. National Hardware Show/Lawn & Garden World. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: Reed Exhibitions. www.nationalhardwareshow.com
  • 8-10. Sign Business & Digital Graphics. Ft Worth, TX. www.nbmshows.com
  • 13-15. Packaging Summit. Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL Presented by: Taurus, Landon Farrey and Institute of Packing Professionals. www.pkgsummit.com
  • 17-20. 2008 NRA Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Presented by: National Restaurant Association. www.restaurant.org/show
  • 19-21. ICSC Spring Convention. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: International Council of Shopping Centers. www.icsc.org
  • 20-21. Shopper Marketing Conference. Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel, Bloomington, MN.
    Bloomington, MN. Presented by: Promotion Marketing Association. www.pmalink.org
  • 20-22. All Candy Expo. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Presented by: National Confectioners Association. www.allcandyexpo.com
  • 26-30. LightFair. Las Vegas. www.vmsd.com
  • 29-1. BookExpo America. Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. Presented by: Reed Exhibitions. www.bookexpoamerica.com
  • 29-June 11. Drupa 2008: 14th Print Media Trade Fair. Dusseldorf, Germany. www.drupa.de
  • 30-June 3. General Merchandise Marketing Conference. Orlando World Center Marriot, Orlando, FL. Presented by: Global Market Development Center www.gmdc.com/

June 2008

  • 1-3. Dairy Deli Bake Seminar & Expo. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New Orleans, LA. Presented by: International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association. www.iddba.org
  • 1-3. Georgia Association of Convenience Stores Expo. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL. Presented by: Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. www.gacs.com
  • 3-5. Green Manufacturing Expo. New York. www.devicelink.com/expo/gmx08
  • 3-5. Consumer 360, JW Marriot Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. Presented by: ACNielsen. www.consumer360.com/
  • 3-5. Atlantic Design & Manufacturing Show, Jacob Javits Center, New York. Presented by: Advanced Design and Manufacturing. www.atldesignshow.com\
  • 3-5. EastPack, Jacob Javits Center, New York. Presented by: Advanced Design and Manufacturing www.eastpackshow.com/
  • 4. POPAI Industry Leadership Conference. Regency at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA. Presented by: POPAI. www.popai.com
  • 6-9. GMA Executive Conference, June 9-12, The Greenbriar, White Sulphur Springs, WV. Presented by: Grocery Manufacturers of America. www.gmabrands.org
  • 9-11. The Super Show, (thesupershow.com) June 9-11, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas. Presented by: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
  • 10-12. Licensing 2008 International. Jacob Javits Center, New York. Presented by: Advanstar Global Licensing Group. www.licensingshow.com
  • 10-12. National Lawn & Garden Show. The Westin Chicago Northshore, Chicago, IL. www.nlgshow.com
  • 11-12. KioskCom's Self Service Expo Asia. Beijing. Presented by: KioskCom. www.kioskcom.com
  • 17-19. PROMAX & BDA Annual Conference, Hilton, New York. Presented by: PROMAX and BDA. www.promax.org
  • 18-19 Healthy Foods International Expo. Dallas Convention Center, www.healthyfoodsintl.com
  • 19-21. 2008 Sign Business & Digital Graphics Baltimore, MD. www.nbmshows.com
  • 19-23. RCI Convention and Industry Exposition. Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN. Presented by: Retail Confectioners International. www.retailconfectioners.org
  • 24-27. Pack Expo Mexico. Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico. Presented by: Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. www.packexpo.com
  • 26-27. StratConn: Custom Merchandising. Mariott O'Hare, Chicago. Presented by: In-Store Marketing Institute. www.stratconn.com
  • 28-July 1. NACDS MarketPlace Conference. San Diego Convention Center, San Diego. Presented by: National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. meetings.nacds.org/marketplace/2008/
  • 29-July 1. Summer Fancy Food Show. Jacob Javits Center, New York. Presented by: National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. www.specialtyfood.com

July 2008

  • 13-16. Shopper Insights in Action. Marriott Downtown Chicago. Presented by: Institute for International Research. www.iirusa.com/insights/shopper-home.xml
  • 14-18. Fundamentals of Packaging Technology workshop. TBD, Minneapolis. Presented by: Institute of Packaging Professionals. Iopp.org
  • 17-19. Sign Business & Digital Graphics Long Beach, CA. www.nbmshows.com
  • 22-24. The ASI Show. Chicago. www.asishow.com
  • 28-30. NRHA Annual Convention. Hyatt, Monterey, CA. Presented by: National Retail Hardware Association. www.nrha.org
  • 31-1. AD:TECH Chicago. Navy Pier, Chicago. Presented by: DMG World Media

August 2008

September 2008

  • 3-5. International Retail Design Conference. Grand Hyatt, Seattle, WA. Presented by: VM&SD magazine. www.vmsd.com
  • 4-6. 2008 Sign Business & Digital Graphics Indianapolis, Ind. www.nbmshows.com
  • 5-8. 2008 HBC Marketing Conference. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ. Presented by: General Merchandise Distributors Council. www.gmdc.org
  • 7-9. Philadelphia Candy Show. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ . Presented by: RCAP. www.phillycandyshow.com
  • 7-11. ABC Kids Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. (abckidsexpo.com)
  • 8-11. Label Expo Americas. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL. Presented by: Label Expo Global Series. www.labelexpo-americas.com
  • 9-11. HBA Health & Beauty America. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. Presented by: CMP Princeton. www.hbaexpo.com
  • 21-23. GMA Merchandising, Sales & Marketing Conference, Renaissance Venoy, St. Petersburg, FL. Presented by: Grocery Manufacturers Association. www.gmabrands.org
  • 23-25. Motivation Show. McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL. Presented by: Motivation Show, Inc. www.motivationshow.com
  • 23-25. Plastics USA 2008/Plastech Midwest. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Presented by: The Plastic Industry Trade Association. www.PLASTECMidwest.com
  • 22-26. AICC Annual Meeting & SuperCorrExpo. The Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Presented by: The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters. www.aiccbox.org

October 2008

  • 1-3. SBTS School & Office Marketplace. Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Presented by: School, Home, & Office Products Association
  • 4-7. NACS Show. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Presented by: National Association of Convenience Stores www.nacsonline.com
  • 15-18. SGIA 2008.TBD, Atlanta, GA. Presented by: Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association International. www.sgia.org
  • 15-17. NAMA National Expo. America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Presented by: National Automatic Merchandising Association. www.vending.org/
  • 20-26. International Home Furnishings Market, High Point Market, High Point, NC. Presented by: International Home Furnishings Center (www.highpointmarket.org/AboutMarket_MarketDates.aspx)
  • 21-23. IFAI Expo. TBD, Charlotte, NC. Presented by: Industrial Fabric Association International. www.ifaiexpo.com
  • 21-24. NPTA Alliance Annual Convention. TBD, Chicago, IL. Presented by: NPTA Alliance. www.gonpta.com/convention/index.cfm
  • 23-24. KioskCom's Self Service Expo. TBD, New York. Presented by: Kiosk Com. www.kioskcom.com
  • 24-26. DistriPak USA. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Presented by: NPTA Alliance. www.distripakusa.com
  • 24-27. Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Presented by: Produce Marketing Association www.pma.com/freshsummit
  • 26-29. GRAPH EXPO, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Presented by: Graphic Arts Show Company. www.gasc.org
  • 28-30. Category Management Conference, Atlanta, GA. Presented by: Category Management Association. www.cpgcatnet.org
  • TBD 2008 Prepared Foods New Products Conference, Presented by: Business News Publishing Co. www.bnpevents.com/PF/NPC/
  • TBD Worldwide Food Expo. Presented by: International Association of Food Industry Suppliers. www.worldwidefood.com/

November 2008

  • 8-11. International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show 2008, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. Presented by: American Hotel & Lodging Association. (ihmrs.com)
  • 9-11. CTAM Summit 08, Hynes Convention Center, Boston. Presented by: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing. (www.ctamnetforum.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=ctamPublic&WebCode=GL02_...)
  • 9-13. Pack Expo International 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago. Presented by: Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. my.packexpo.com
  • 9-13. Converting & Package Printing Expo. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. www.cppexpo.com
  • 12. StratConn: P-O-P Design. Las Vegas. Presented by: In-Store Marketing Institute. www.stratconn.com
  • 13-14. In-Store Marketing Expo. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: In-Store Marketing Institute. www.instorexpo.com.
  • 13-14. Northwest Industrial Woodworking Expo. TBD, Tacoma, WA. Presented by: TSI Expos. www.northwestwoodexpo.com/se/
  • 16-18. PLMA 2008 Private Label Trade Show. Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, IL. Presented by: Private Label Manufacturers Association. www.plma.com
  • TBD 53rd Annual NASFM Convention. Presented by: National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers. www.nasfm.org
  • TBD Cosmoprof Asia. Hong Kong. www.cosmoprofshanghai.com/
  • TBD Global Product and Image Security Convention. www.pisec-world.com
  • TBD AD:TECH New York. Presented by: dmg world media. www.ad-tech.com/ny/

December 2008