Register for the Expo!Expo! Express!!

 

Join your local DC Chapter members on the Expo! Expo! Express, a complimentary roundtrip, regional bus service for our exhibition and event organizers, sponsored by Event Transportation Systems.

 

And you have options:

You can choose from a One Day Service on Wednesday, 2 December or the Full Meeting Service – Tuesday, 1 December and returning on Thursday, 3 December. Organizers must register for the bus service in advance in order to participate in this offer.

 

One Day Service – Round trip service on Wednesday, 2 December
~For organizers registered with the “Expo Only” badge. This will include:

• 9:45 a.m.  – 10:45 a.m. – Keynote General Session
• 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.- Day 2 show hours and lunch on the show floor
• 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Last education session

Pick Up on Wednesday, 2 December:

• 7:00 a.m. – Old Town Alexandria Metro Station
• 7:30 a.m. – Arlington, VA Ballston Station
• 8:00 a.m. – Bethesda Metro Station, Maryland

Return Service on Wednesday, 2 December:

• 5:00 p.m. – From Baltimore Convention Center to the 3 originating stations

Full Meeting Service – One way service on Tuesday, 1 December and return service on Thursday, 3 December:
~ For organizers registered with the “Full Meeting” badge and staying overnight in Baltimore~

Pick up on Tuesday, 1 December: 

• 9:30 a.m. – Old Town Alexandria Metro Station
• 10:00 a.m. – Arlington, VA Ballston Station
• 10:30 a.m. – Bethesda Station, Maryland

Return Service on Thursday, 3 December:

• 6:00 p.m. – From Baltimore Convention Center to the 3 originating stations

Organizers must register for the bus service in advance in order to participate in this offer.

 

Click here to register now!   http://www.myexpoexpo.com/ExpoExpo2015/public/Content.aspx?ID=200&sortMenu=102005

#MemberMonday IAEEDC Chapter Feature: Amy Durkin

Name:   Amy Durkin

Title:  Director of Association Events

Company:  National Catholic Educational Association

What are your responsibilities with your company or event? Overall management of the annual meeting, fundraising dinner, and conferences.

Tell us about your company/organization/show:  NCEA is the largest private professional education organization in the world, representing 150,000 Catholic educators serving 6 million students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, and in colleges and universities.

IAEE DC Involvement (Committees, etc):  Past Chair (2011)

What drives your involvement with IAEE DC?  It is a great resource and I would not have my current job without my involvement.  I am very thankful to the chapter.

 

Best IAEE DC Experience:  Serving as Chair of the Chapter

How long have you been in the DC area?  16 years

What made you choose to live here? Job

What is your favorite place in the DC area and why?   Georgetown Waterfront

How did you first get involved in the industry?   My first job was with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association as a Marketing Assistant.  They are co-owners of ConExpo/ConAgg.

Current/Past IAEE HQ involvement:  CEM Commission

What is the most interesting tradeshow other than your own that you have ever attended?

National Restaurant Association

Tradeshow Bucket List- if you could attend any tradeshow that you haven’t yet, what would it be? CES

What book are you currently reading?  Heads in Beds

What is your favorite activity in your free time?  Being with friends and family.

Where would you most like to travel that you have never been?   Australia

 If you could have any career other than your current one, what would it be?  Can you get paid for drinking wine?

IAEE DC Pre-Expo!Expo! YP Kickoff

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Member Feature- Mark Shadwick

Name:  Mark D. Shadwick

Title: Executive Director, Trade Show Sales Development

Company: Hargrove, Inc.

Twitter Handle: @Hargroveinc

What are your responsibilities with your company or event?

My primary responsibility is new trade show sales development

Tell us about your company/organization/show:

Hargrove brings brands to life. We transform our clients’ marketing message, creating physical, experiential environments for trade shows, events and exhibits. Hargrove helps corporations, associations and organizations demonstrate their vision with face-to-face experiences, offering clients personalized service delivered with care by our exceptional team. We are a certified woman-owned business and are widely considered a leader in designing and delivering creative solutions across our three production lines.

IAEE DC Involvement (Committees, etc): None at this time.

What drives your involvement with IAEE DC?  The programs are great networking and educational opportunities. I enjoy seeing all of my industry friends that I have made over the years at the programs.

Best IAEE DC Experience: Obtaining my CEM and receiving all of the warm congratulations from my colleagues regarding this achievement.

How long have you been in the DC area?

Since 1987.

What made you choose to live here?

Since the DMV is the largest base of Associations and Planners in the country, I can see no better place to live if you work in this industry.