Third Quarter Earnings Beat Guidance, Viad Reports

Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI), owner of trade show services provider GES (Global Experience Specialists), reported Friday that its third quarter earnings were better than guidance.

The company reported that the performance was "driven by strength in its Marketing & Events Group," with "U.S. base same-show revenue up 4.7%."

See the full press release from Viad for details of the third quarter earnings report.

Biden to Speak at National League of Cities 2015 Congress of Cities and Exposition

The National League of Cities (NLC) announced Friday that Vice President Joe Biden will address leaders of cities across the U.S. at the organization's 2015 Congress of Cities and Exposition in Nashville.

Funeral Directors Convention & Exposition Draws Nearly 6,000

Nearly 6,000 attendees convened in Indianapolis last week for the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2015 Convention & Expo. The final attendance reported by the association was 5,831, including 3,564 attendees as well as 2,267 staff or representatives of exhibitors.

A total of 320 international attendees, representing 33 countries and territories, participated in the 2015 NFDA Convention. The Expo Hall featured 392 exhibiting companies which filled 115,338 square feet of space (963 10' x 10' booth spaces).

Record Attendance Expected at 4th Annual Marijuana Business Conference and Expo

Marijuana Business Daily, producer of the Annual Marijuana Business Conference and Expo, is projecting that explosive industry growth and demand will result in record attendance of at least 4,000 attendees at the event this year (November 11–13 at the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas). 

AVT Develops New Automated Retailing Systems for Trade Show Rentals

AVT Inc., a company that manufactures automated retailing systems, custom vending machines, and self-service kiosks, has announced a new line of automated retailing systems that will be made available as rental equipment for trade shows.

A Good Sign for the Trade Show Industry: Five Percent Increase in Exhibitors, Exhibit Space Confirmed for EXHIBITORLIVE 2016 Training Conference

Exhibitor Media Group, publisher of EXHIBTIOR magazine and an industry education leader in trade show and corporate event marketing, announced yesterday that confirmed exhibitors and exhibit space for the EXHIBITORLIVE 2016 event have increased five percent compared to the same time window last year (19 weeks before the event).

NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Issues Statement Supporting FCC AM Radio Revitalization Order

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler

National Religions Broadcasters, organizers of the Proclaim 16 NRB International Christian Media Convention, issued a statement Monday commending a recent release by the Federal Communications Commission of an order supporting the revitalization of AM radio.

"I congratulate FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and all at the Commission who made the release of this order a priority," said Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, President & CEO of NRB. “I particularly thank Commissioners Ajit Pai and Mignon Clyburn for working so diligently over the years on behalf of AM radio's revitalization. This order takes important steps to improve this long relied upon and relevant radio band serving local communities."

As NRB's membership comprises numerous AM radio stations, this effort is of great significance. NRB previously filed comments in this proceeding that, among other recommendations, urged an AM filing window for FM translators and the elimination of the "ratchet rule."

Drone World Expo Announces Two New Keynote Addresses

Organizers of Drone World Expo (San Jose,  November 17-18) announced two new keynote sessions yesterday.

The newly announced sessions are Drones For Good: Using UAS To Stop The Slaughter of Rhino and Elephants in Africa, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th at 9:00 a.m.; and the DWE Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th at 3:45 pm. These two sessions join the opening morning keynote Avoiding the Traffic Jam: A Government and Industry UTM Update (Tuesday, November 17th at 9:00 a.m.), all taking place at the San Jose Convention Center.

Record Attendance Reported at Energy Storage North America 2015

Energy Storage North America 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center

Show organizers reported record attendance at the third annual Energy Storage North America (ESNA) conference and expo, hosted in San Diego (October 13–15) at the San Diego Convention Center by Messe Düsseldorf in association with Strategen Consulting and the California Energy Storage Alliance.

Crossmatch Launches Field ID Verification and Mobile Device Management Solutions at International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference

DigitalPersona Commander mobile device management software,
launched by CrossMatch at ICAP 2015.

Livescan, mobile, and identity management solutions provider Crossmatch launched their new Mobile ID and Commander Identity Management solutions yesterday at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference and exhibition (Chicago, October 24-27).

The company says that introducing these products offers law enforcement an integrated solution for mobile identity management and device administration, in the field.

Mobile ID is a highly configurable Android™-based application designed for rapid in-field identification and identity verification.  The application has an intuitive user interface for trouble-free input of biographic data and biometric capture processing and submission. Submission and response records are logged and clearly displayed for subject disposition.

Clorox Professional Products Wins Innovative Cleaning Product of 2015 Award

Clorox^® Disinfecting Wipes, a 2015 ISSA Innovation Award Winner at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® North America 2015 trade show.

ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, named Clorox^® Disinfecting Wipes as the 2015 ISSA Innovation Award winner in the Cleaning Agents category at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® North America 2015 trade show in Las Vegas.

 

Investment Management Consultants Association Opens Nomination Calls for Three Industry Awards

Winners to be Honored at IMCA Annual Conference in Orlando

A call for nominations opened last week for three awards from the Investment Management Consultants Association. The awards honor leadership in the wealth management and investment consulting professions.

International Association of Chiefs of Police Releases Findings of Social Media Survey

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world's largest association of law enforcement executives, released findings yesterday of a survey of social media usage in law enforcement. Full survey results, announced at the 22nd IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, are available online at www.theiacp.org, according to the association's news release.

Mopar Offers Glimpse of Modified Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat Vehicles to be Featured at SEMA Show

Mopar-modified vehicles will be on display at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Mopar is offering a sneak preview of some of the modified vehicles scheduled to be on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show (Las Vegas, November 3-6).

Registration Opens for International Workboat Show and Pacific Marine Expo

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Complex, New Orleans

Registration has opened for the 2015 International WorkBoat Show (IWBS--New Orleans, December 1-3) and the Pacific Marine Expo (PME--Seattle, November 18-20), both produced by Diversified Communications.

RIEGL USA to Exhibit at Geological Society of America Conference (GSA 2015)

RIEGL USA, a provider of airborne, mobile, terrestrial, and unmanned laser scanning solutions, will be exhibiting at the GSA 2015 (the Geological Society of America Annual Conference).

The conference is set for November 1-4 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

Highlights at the RIEGL USA exhibit will include demonstrations of the RIEGL VZ-400, a 3D terrestrial laser scanner with high speed data acquisition and high accuracy. RIEGL staff will be on hand to answer questions about the company's hardware and software solutions.

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Retail Professionals Join Advisory Board for Digital Signage Expo

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) has named professionals from the retail industry to the event's advisory board. With its next show scheduled for March 15–18, 2016, in Las Vegas, Digital Signage Expo is the world's largest international trade show and educational conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology, and digital out-of-home networks.

Upgraded JVC Professional Video Camera Line Goes On Display at PhotoPlus Expo Tomorrow

The 4KCAM line of video cameras for filmmakers and digital production professionals will be on display by  JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, at the PhotoPlus Expo (Booth 1101). The PhotoPlus Expo runs from October 22–24 in New York, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Announces Incentive Offer to Event Planners

The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, which specializes in conferences, conventions, and celebrations, has announced a special group booking package offer, available to meeting planners for a limited time: the Extraordinary Events in Palm Springs package, which includes the following features:

• One complimentary guest room per 40 booked, calculated cumulatively
• 10 percent discount on food and beverage
• Double Marriott Rewards event points
• Complimentary Internet access in guest rooms and meeting rooms
• Platinum Elite Status awarded to meeting planner (valid for one year)

Nuclear Science Week Celebration Opens October 22 at Knoxville Convention Center

The Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN

An event at the Knoxville Convention October 22–24 will be the national focal point of Nuclear Science Week (October 19-23), a national celebration aimed at generating interest in nuclear science.

Poultry Handling and Transportation Training Workshops Scheduled for USPOULTRY Expo

The International Production and & Processing Expo (IPPE—Atlanta, January 26–28, 2016), organized by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), will include a "Train the Trainer workshop on for poultry transporters and catch crews.

More than 200 U.S. Organizations to Exhibit at ADIPEC Petroleum Industry Conference in Abu Dhabi

More than 200 U.S. exhibitors are expected to be on-hand at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) November 9–12, pursuing business opportunities in a context of low oil prices, surplus supply, intensifying environmental pressures and a rapidly changing global economic environment.

Registration Now Open for EXHIBITORLIVE 2016

Full registration is now open for EXHIBITORLIVE 2016 (Las Vegas, February 29–March 2, 2016), a training conference for trade show exhibit and event managers and marketers.

Event in Orlando Features Smart Medical Devices, Wearables

Conference sessions and exhibitions at the UBM Canon advanced design and manufacturing expo and conference (Orlando, November 18-19) will feature advances in smart medical devices.

TROY Group to Feature Secure Printing Solutions at GITEX in Dubai

Secure printing technology company TROY Group, Inc., will display their products and solutions at the GITEX 2015 trade show, which opened today in Dubai and runs through Thursday, October 22.

Renowned Chefs to Share Vision of the Future of Kosher at Kosherfest

Luminaries of the culinary world will offer fresh perspectives on ethnic traditions and cooking with fresh, natural and whole foods at Kosherfest (November 10-11 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ).

IAEE Launches Online Service to Connect Buyers and Sellers at Annual Exhibitions Industry Conference

The International Association for Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has launched Connect,™ a service that connects buyers, sellers, and peers at Expo! Expo!

Emerald Expositions Acquires Two Graphic Design Events

Trade show and conference producer Emerald Expositions, LLC, has acquired two graphic design events: How Design Live and the How Design Conference series. Both events were previously owned by content and e-commerce company F+W Interactive Media, Inc.

Mobile 360 Series—North America Announces Speakers

The GSMA, organizer of the Mobile 360 Series—North America, has announced speakers for the event, slated for Atlanta October 27–29 at the Hilton Atlanta.
 
The extended speaker lineup includes leading executives from across the mobile ecosystem who will discuss key regional trends, opportunities and challenges, including topics such as the Internet of Things, enterprise mobility and mobile commerce.

Panel Including Red Cross, UNICEF to Discuss Humanitarian Applications of Drones at Drone World Expo

Panelists from the American Red Cross and UNICEF Humanitarian UAV Network founder Dr. Patrick Meier for a discussion at Drone World Expo (San Jose, California, November 17-18) exploring developments and partnership opportunities with the humanitarian community.

Preview of Day 4 and 5 (Saturday and Sunday) Highlights at the Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 wraps up this weekend. Highlights include the big announcement of the European Prize for Literature winners and a session on independent publishing on Saturday, October 17; and sessions on Sunday, October 18, focused on overcoming "borders and culture" divisions through literature.

Preview of Day 3 (Friday, October 16) Highlights at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015

Scheduled events for Day 3 of the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair include the first session of the Media and Technology Forum, which is part of the New European Media Summit; a discussion of Iranian literature by Peace Prize winner Navid Kermani; and a press conference that reviews the outcome of Frankfurt Undercover, a dialogue taking place during the conference among 30 international authors debating on the issue of extremism.

Presentation at Energy Conference in Houston, Opening October 19, to Focus on Oil and Gas Production Enhancement Strategies

An expert from Linde North America will present a paper on strategies to enhance oil and gas reservoir production and increase overall recovery rates at an forthcoming conference, Innovations in Production Enhancement in Unconventional Oil and Gas.

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Conference, Opening Today, Showcases Healthcare Revenue Cycle Automation

The Annual National Institute of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM), opening today in Orlando, Florida, will include demonstrations of healthcare revenue cycle automation systems from  Recondo Technology (Recondo).

Preview of Thursday's Highlights from the Frankfurt Book Fair

Highlights of the day for Day 2 (Thursday, October 15) at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 include the debut of Pillars of the Earth, a video game from bestselling author Ken Follett; a photo exhibit showcasing winners of the European Literature Prize; and nomination announcements for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children's literature as well as the Global Illustration Award.

SGIA Expo in Atlanta Offers Workshop on Wide-Format Printing

The 2015 SGIA Expo (Atlanta, November 4–6) will showcase hundreds of wide-format technologies on the sold-out show floor, and will offer a special workshop for new printers: Wide Format 101: Four Steps to Profitability.

Canon Europe Showcasing Advanced Imaging Technologies at EXPO Paris 2015

Canon Europe is opening EXPO 2015 in Paris today, showcasing technologies that the company says demonstrate how the world of imaging is expanding rapidly in the age of the Internet of Things.

According to Canon Europe, in the future nearly everything will be connected through smart devices relying on built-in cameras or sensors and the data they generate. As a result, Canon predicts that the Internet of Things will largely depend on the "Imaging of Things."

Renovated Section of Greater Columbus Convention Center Debuts with Events in Sports, Materials Science Industries

As part of a $125 improvement project, the first completed section in a renovation of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio has opened, hosting events for the Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar 2015 and the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2015 Conference and Exhibition.

BREAKING: Iran Exits Frankfurt Book Fair over Rushdie Appearance

According to the Associated Press, the Iranian government has withdrawn its stand from the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair in protest of a scheduled appearance by author Salman Rushdie. Read the full story in the Idaho Press-Tribune.

Location Guide, LiveBuzz Announce New International Film Industry Trade Event in London

The Location Guide and Livebuzz have announced the creation of FOCUS, an international trade event aimed at producers, location managers, and production and photography professionals from the film, television and commercial industries.

Spectra by Comcast Spectacor & Columbia Restaurant Group Join Forces to Pitch Food & Beverage Contract at Tampa Convention Center with "Fresh from Florida" Approach

Spectra by Comcast Spectacor and the Tampa-based Columbia Restaurant Group will collaborate on bidding for a contract to provide food services and hospitality to the Tampa Convention Center, a 600,000-square-foot facility, in a bid that emphasizes local flavor.

Author Jon Acuff to Speak at National Religious Broadcasters Digital Media Summit, a Proclaim 16 Pre-Convention Event

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), an international association of committed broadcasters and Christian communicators, announced October 6 that Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author, will speak at the NRB Digital Media Summit on February 22, 2016—one day prior to the opening of Proclaim 16, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Nashville.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Convention in San Diego to Feature Language Teacher of the Year Award Winner

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) will honor its National Language Teacher of the Year Award recipient at the organization's 2015 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo (San Diego Convention Center, November 20–22).

Global Sources Electronics, Billed as Largest Electronics Sourcing Show Globally, Opens Today in Hong Kong

With over 5,800 booths highlighting products from China, Korea and across Asia, Global Sources Electronics, billed as the largest electronics sourcing show in the world, opens October 11 at AsiaWorld-Expo, one of the two major convention and exhibition facilities in Hong Kong. 

JETCAM to Introduce New Software for Sheet Metal Industry at Fabtech International Trade Show in Chicago

JETCAM International introduce new versions of its core sheet metal software at the Fabtech International trade show in Chicago, November 9-12, 2015, at Booth S2279.

The company recently transformed its flagship nesting software JETCAM Expert recently with an entirely new interface in v18, along with several major new punching features including ASP (Automatic Sheet Processing). The latest v18 release builds on this with dozens of enhancements across the CAD, CAM and nesting sections, new turret management capabilities as well improvements to several popular postprocessors.

The new user interface draws much of its styling from JETCAM’s CrossTrack product, and focuses on reducing the mouse movements a user has to perform during day-to-day operations. All file management and tabular data views have been improved with new controls, and general performance enhancements have been made throughout the interface.

Attendees are invited to bring CAD files with them to submit for a free nest comparison benchmark, with v18’s new high performance nesting. Companies often see savings of over ten percent, which, when cutting expensive material such as titanium, can generate a return on investment in months or even weeks.

The Premium versions of JETCAM Orders Controller (JOC) also include several new features. Starting with CAD, a new DXF nest splitter allows users to automatically split a DXF file containing multiple parts. Multiple configuration profiles can be created, providing the user with parameters such as tolerance, whether to keep text or to use found text as the name for the resulting DXF files. With one click a DXF nest can then be split into separate files, ready for CAD import. Similarly, JETCAM Expert’s CAD filtering now also allows multiple configuration profiles to be configured through JOC, ensuring that the selected profile settings are applied automatically on a per-file basis, fixing any issues during the CAD import process. Other additions include improvements to part/nest costing and a new reports designer.

JETCAM will also be demonstrating the recently launched Cut Scheduler – a low cost and capable job scheduling application. Running in either standalone mode or as a multi-terminal master/shopfloor mode, it allows drag and drop scheduling of nests and one-click job starting, which downloads NC code to each CNC machine.

FBI Director Comey, Former NSA Deputy Director Inglis to Speak at Northeast Ohio CyberSecurity Conference at Cleveland Convention Center

The inaugural CyberSecurity Conference of the Northeast Ohio region will feature FBI director James Comey and former NSA deputy director Chris Inglis as speakers, Wednesday, October 14, at the Cleveland Convention Center.

The free eventmarks the official launch of a public-private partnership designed to enhance the region’s capacity for preventing and responding to cyber attacks.

"Two of Northeast Ohio’s most important assets are the intellectual property that is developed here, and the cooperative spirit that separates this region’s DNA from others," said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio and one of the conference organizers.  ”This conference and the consortium that is being announced tap into these collective strengths to safeguard our area’s future.”

In addition to national speakers, the one-day conference also includes an overview of the new partnership as well as a presentation regarding cyber preparations for the Republican National Convention. Attendees also will participate in a simulation of a cyber attack on key Cleveland entities.

“This partnership has immense potential to advance Northeast Ohio,” said Ronn Richard, President and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation and one of the conference panelists. “Not only will it strengthen our collective ability to combat cyber crime, but it also will connect industry, government and education in ways that encourage innovation and economic development.”

Over the past several months, Dettelbach’s office has been working closely with Case Western Reserve, the Cleveland Clinic, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland to explore ways to increase Northeast Ohio’s expertise in this realm. Over time the four original groups engaged major organizations across the area, and also researched successful efforts elsewhere. One of the most well-known of these initiatives is Boston’s Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC).

Begun in 2007, that center now includes more than 30 members representing fields from government and financial services to health care and higher education. Members of the nonprofit consortium have access to a threat information sharing portal, an email list server, a structured information database platform, and other secured means of online engagement. In addition, those directly responsible for threat protection in their organizations meet every other week, while senior leaders meet every other month.

MITRE, a national nonprofit that runs research and development initiatives for the federal government, played a pivotal role in the development of Boston’s initiative. Cleveland leaders consulted extensively with MITRE when they first began discussing the issue, and later visited Boston to learn more about it and the ACSC. MITRE is continuing to assist with Northeast Ohio’s initiative, and will have representatives at the conference.

In addition to Dettlebach, the event’s opening speakers include Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Cleveland division; Toby Cosgrove, CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic; and Barbara R. Snyder, President of Case Western Reserve.

James Penrose, Chief Technology Officer of the global cyber security firm Darktrace, will explain some of  the benefits of public-private partnerships, while representatives of the FBI, Federal Reserve Bank and U.S. Secret Service will detail government’s efforts to combat cyber attacks. The conference also will cover specific industry trends in banking, education, energy and health care.

Ultimately the consortium could expand its work to encourage regional research and job training initiatives, as Boston’s center has done. As higher education entities increasingly interact with other consortium members, universities will gain a deeper understanding of immediate and longer term needs in terms of staffing and potential countermeasures.

For more information about the consortium and to register, please visit www.neocyberconsortium.com.

Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce Summit Opens October 13 at Morial Center

The 2^nd Annual Maritime Workforce Summit and Career Expo, hosted by the Port of New Orleans and presented by "We Choose Louisiana" from WWL-TV, opens October 13 in the Great Hall at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Designed to expand awareness of the economic impact of commerce on the Lower Mississippi River and highlight career opportunities and pathways, the Summit will feature an array of speakers from industry and academia, along with a panel discussion on how industry can collaborate with educators to fulfill current and future workforce opportunities.

“This Summit is designed to educate community stakeholders of the economic impact of trade, transportation and logistics throughout the region and build a coalition of advocates to help leverage resources to develop a highly-skilled local workforce for the future,” said Gary LaGrange, Port President and CEO. “I want to thank our partners and sponsors for their efforts to help support and grow this event each year.”

The Summit begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Hall of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The program includes welcoming remarks from LaGrange, followed by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack leading an in-depth discussion of LABI’s recent Maritime Workforce Study. Jessica Vallelungo, Career Technical Education Coordinator for St. Bernard Parish School Board, will then discuss Louisiana’s “Jumpstart Program,” which provides career track curriculums for vocational and technical professions.

The panel discussion, titled “Next Steps: Career Pathways and Industry Collaboration,” will include Kelly Dimarco, Career Technical Education Coordinator for Plaquemines Parish School Board; Kristi App, vice president of J.W. Allen Co.; Randy Guillot, President of Triple G Express; and Bethany Stich, Professor, University of New Orleans Transportation Institute and Mario Munoz, President, Turn Services. Jana Sikdar, Director of Workforce and Retention for GNO Inc., will serve as the moderator.

The panel discussion will be followed by a Career Expo from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Booth vendors will showcase their business by highlighting jobs in demand and career tracks to achieve the skills necessary for those jobs.

Career booth venders include Canal Barge Company, Associated Terminals, Turn Services, Crescent Towing, UNO Transportation Institute, ARTCO, Marquette Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, and General Dynamics.

Summit sponsors include Associated Terminals, Turn Services, Louisiana Maritime International Chamber of Commerce, International Freight Forwarders Customs House Brokers Association of New Orleans, Big River Coalition, GIOBYTE Innovative Advertising, River Heritage Foundation and the Mississippi Valley Trade and Transport Council.

For more information and to register for free, please visit: http://portno.com/2015_portnola_workforce_summit

To view the video from last year’s summit, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=FWInkY8xv1s

Concurrent Technologies Announces Exhibit at Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Attendees of the Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will have an opportunity in the exhibit hall to review the latest innovations and emerging technologies in Army weaponry and equipment from Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC).

The event is scheduled for October 12–14, 2015 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. CTC will exhibit in booth 2807.

The AUSA Annual Meeting features over 26,000 attendees from government and industry around the world, making it the largest land power exposition in North America. CTC will exhibit among 600 major industry leaders, businesses, and professional organizations that are involved in research, development, and production of weapons and equipment for the Army.

“CTC has exhibited at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition since 2009,” said Mr. Michael J. Docherty, CTC Senior Director. “It is the largest of the tradeshows that CTC attends, and it provides an excellent opportunity to network with partners, clients, military leaders, and Congressional points of contact. Most importantly, the AUSA Annual Meeting allows us to showcase our innovations that can help improve Army projects, programs, and services, thus benefitting our warfighters.”

At this year’s Annual Meeting, CTC will highlight capabilities across multiple sectors: Water Purification Systems, Additive Manufacturing, Mobile Validation Devices, Big Data, Cross Domain Solutions, Power & Energy, Cyber Security, and Safety & Occupational Health.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization. Together with our affiliates, we leverage research, development, test and evaluation work to provide transformative, full lifecycle solutions. To best serve our clients’ needs, we offer the complete ability to fully design, develop, test, prototype, and build. We support our clients’ core mission objectives with customized solutions and strive to exceed expectations. CTC has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. In addition, CTC has been named a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times. For more information about CTC, visit www.ctc.com.

Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, is Site of Members-Only National Insulation Association Meeting, Exhibition

The members-only Fall Summit of the National Insulation Association (NIA) is set for October 26–28 in the Chicago metropolitan area, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

The Fall Summit includes expanded educational offerings with bonus pre-Fall Summit training on Monday afternoon, October 26. Immediately following the Fall Summit, NIA is offering its Fall Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) training course on October 29-30, rounding out a week of training, educational, and networking events that attendees can customize to fit their business needs and schedules. The IEAP course requires a separate registration fee, and discounts are available for NIA members who register for both Fall Summit and the IEAP training course.

Confirmed Fall Summit speakers and topics include:

• Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent: Kathryne A. Newton, MBA, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Purdue University, will examine the changes in the workforce and help companies develop the strategies to hire and train a highly motivated staff.
• Luncheon Keynote Speakers: David Terry, Executive Director of the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), and Stacey Paradis, Executive Director of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), will share insights on states' efforts to open new economic opportunities for businesses through smart policies and programs to maximize energy efficiency.
• Creating a Culture of Safety: An interactive Health and Safety Forum facilitated by OSHA Expert Gary W. Auman with both merit and union contractor speakers will explore tactics for safety-program enforcement and discipline, among other safety issues.
• Risk Management for the Successful Contractor: Lewis S. LaClair, CPCU, ARM, AU, President of Advanced Risk Management Corp., will guide the Joint Union/Merit Contractors Forum attendees through the essentials of a great risk-management program while pointing out the most common business and insurance pitfalls.
• Utilizing Infrared Technology in Your Business Development Model: Thermography Instructor Jay R. Bowen will show attendees how the use of infrared imaging can further your company's ability to perform facility insulation energy appraisals.
• Optimizing the Insulation Energy Appraisal Program for Your Business: Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) Instructor Chris Crall will provide an insider view of the business advantages of becoming a Certified Insulation Energy Appraiser along with highlights of course contents, including new 2015 updates.

Included in NIA's Fall Summit registration is unlimited attendee access to Reed Exhibition's Insulation Expo (IEX) USA, the first North American international trade show for the mechanical insulation industry that is being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on October 27-28. IEX USA will connect the suppliers of thermal insulation products, services, and technologies with engineers, contractors, facility operators, distributors, plant/building managers, specifiers, architects, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) managers. As a member benefit, NIA member companies that exhibit at IEX USA will receive 2 free registration passes for NIA's Fall Summit, a value of $225.

All NIA members are welcome and encouraged to attend the Fall Summit and IEX USA, and attendees do not have to be a current or past committee member to participate in the forums and committee meetings. Fall Summit registration includes 18 hours of educational sessions, 2 breakfasts, a luncheon, and the NIA and IEX Oktoberfest Reception.

NIA's Executive Vice President/CEO Michele Jones noted, "NIA's Fall Summit will bring a new format that will focus on member-driven educational programming and increased business networking opportunities, as well as an opportunity to be with mechanical insulation end users. This is an audience that has been missing from our event programming thus far. We are excited about the collaboration with Reed Exhibitions to launch IEX USA, and by our members' response to this new opportunity to build their businesses by reaching engineers and mechanical insulation end users. This opportunity serves our mission to increase awareness of our industry's products and services, and we encourage all members to attend this exciting new industry event."

Registration and contact information:

• For more information on NIA's Fall Summit registration discounts, keynote speakers, industry meetings and forums, and networking events please visit www.insulation.org/fallsummit/2015 or email events@insulation.org.
• For additional information on the recently updated IEAP training course and discounts available for NIA members attending Fall Summit, please visit www.insulation.org/training/ieap or email events@insulation.org.
• For more information about exhibiting at IEX USA, please visit www.iexusa.com or contact Reed Sales Manager Mark Swagerty at mswagerty@reedexpo.com or 203-840-5847.
• To register as an IEX USA attendee, please visit www.iexusa.com.

Visit www.insulation.org/events for more information about NIA's upcoming events or contact events@insulation.org.

Drone World Expo Announces Keynote Address Details

Leaders from NASA, Google, Verizon Ventures and the Federal Aviation Administration will open Drone World Expo (November 17-18, San Jose, California) with an update on the vision for safety enabling low-altitude UAS operations for commercial markets, according to an announcement from the conference organizers.

The keynote will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at the San Jose Convention Center and will be moderated by Gretchen West, Senior Advisor of Innovation and Technology for Hogan Lovells and National Advisory Chairperson for UAVUS, who will also serve as Master of Ceremonies for Drone World Expo.

“The Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management program (UTM) is a cutting edge program that will safely integrate drones into the airspace with other aircraft seamlessly.  The collaboration between government and industry is propelling this program forward, but it is not without challenges,” West said.  “I'm looking forward to the panel discussion at Drone World Expo to explore what more can be done by both industry and government to ensure the success of UTM and drone integration for all users.”

Panelists will include:

• Dr. Dave Vos, Project Wing Project Lead - Google X. Prior to joining Google X in 2014, Dave was CEO, CTO and Founder of Athena Technologies, a company that developed and produced navigation, guidance, flight and engine control systems for the unmanned aircraft market until it was acquired by Rockwell Collins in 2008. Vos was an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winner in the Washington DC Region in 2007 and holds several patents in nonlinear control systems, failure detection systems, optimal power control systems and more. He recently served on the FAA UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee for Integration of Unmanned Aircraft into the National Airspace System as well as on the NASA Unmanned Systems Advisory Committee.
• Parimal (PK) Kopardekar, Manager, NASA’s Safe Autonomous System Operations (SASO) Project.  The goal of the project is to develop autonomy related concepts, technologies, and architectures that will increase efficiency, safety, and capacity of airspace operations.  At NASA, PK has initiated many innovative research initiatives including reduced crew operations, net-enabled air traffic management, autonomy for airspace operations, Shadow-Mode Assessment using Realistic Technologies for the National Airspace System (SMART NAS), and low-altitude airspace management system focused on UAS operations.
• Marke “Hoot” Gibson, Senior Advisor on UAS Integration, Federal Aviation Administration. The position of Senior Advisor on UAS Integration was established to focus on external outreach and education, inter-agency initiatives and an enterprise-level approach to FAA management of UAS integration efforts.  Gibson previously served as Executive Director of the NextGen Institute, which provides professional services to the UAS Joint Program Development Office. He has also owned his own aviation consulting firm, and held numerous senior command and staff positions  during a 33-year U.S. Air Force career
• David Famolari, Director, Verizon Ventures. David brings extensive product and engineering expertise to Verizon Ventures, having spent more than 12 years in advanced R&D creating new technologies, leading joint ventures and overseeing innovation programs for commercial, military, and federal clients at Telcordia Technologies, Bellcore and Bell Labs. Prior to Verizon, David was Vice President at Rutberg & Company, a mobile-focused investment bank. He also co-founded GoodCompany Ventures, a venture incubator that uses the tools and resources of the venture capital community to help entrepreneurs implement innovative ideas for social impact. 

“We are thrilled to be hosting this important keynote discussion at Drone World Expo, which will center around the challenges with implementation, timelines, industry involvement, and progress and successes from both industry and government,” said Joel Davis, President, JD Events, producers of the event. “We look forward to hearing what is possible now and what lies ahead.  This extraordinary panel will share the latest information on how drones can enhance our attendees’ businesses today and what traffic management for unmanned aircraft will look like in the future.”

Each day of Drone World Expo will kick off with a keynote presentation, followed by a full day of panels and case studies.   The exhibit hall will be open 10 am – 6 pm on Tuesday, November 17 and 10 am – 5 pm on Wednesday, November 18 with a networking reception on the show floor the last hour of the expo each day.  Keynote presentations are open to all in attendance at Drone World Expo. See more at: http://www.droneworldexpo.com/tji_detail.asp?ID=482#sthash.VzSrL82n.dpuf

ConnectSolutions to Cover Dynamics of Successful Enterprise Skype Deployments at ITExpo

Christopher Martini, Vice President of Skype Business at ConnectSolutions (CoSo), will speak on two panels at ITExpo (Anaheim, October 6-8, 2015). CoSo is a provider of private-cloud solutions for Microsoft Skype for Business.

A 20+ year industry veteran and former Microsoft executive, Mr. Martini will bring his Skype for Business and related Unified Communications expertise to the following panels:

• ROI with Skype for Business – Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. – Room 202A. An investment in technology is never made without understanding what the return will be. The panel will discuss how to maximize ROI not only on a Skype for Business investment, but also how Skype for Business will help increase the return on an entire communications infrastructure.                                                                               
• Key Considerations for a Successful Skype for Business Deployment – Oct. 8 at 12:30 p.m. – Skype for Business Pavilion, Exhibit Hall Floor. With the promise of Unified Communications comes complexity. Through this talk attendees will learn about the four phases of a successful deployment journey as well as the truly transformational changes that Skype for Business with Enterprise Voice can bring to communications-enabled business processes.

To register and learn more about the ITExpo, please visit: http://itexpo.tmcnet.com/west.

Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show Opens Registration

Registration is now open for the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, scheduled for January 24-26 in Las Vegas. The trade show is of interest to brand owners, licensors, licensees and retailers in the world of sports licensed products, has opened registration for the 2016 show.

The show floor is already 85% sold out and will feature more than 300 returning exhibitors, including Champion, Fabrique Innovations, Gameday Couture, Jack Mason Brand, Under Armour, Victory, Tailgate as well as new exhibiting brands including CollegeGuitars.com, Freaker USA Gameday Ironworks LLC, Gameday Leggings, Rhino Rugby, and more.

In 2015, nearly 2000 key buyers and decision makers were in attendance to preview the latest in sports licensing gear, apparel, home goods and gifts. Representatives from Amazon, Sport Chalet Nordstrom, Dunhams Sport, Burlington, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Fred Meyer, Kohl’s, Lids, Pro Image and Target have already registered to attend the 2016 show. Several universities and colleges have already registered to find the latest in licensed gear, including, UCLA, Indiana University, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State.

League participation is pacing ahead of last year, with the inclusion of the NBA, CLC, NHL, NFLPA, NASCAR, etc.

“The Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show has shown significant growth over the past three years. We continue to bring new brands and buyers, education, networking, buying programs and more to ensure that everyone leaves with a positive return on their investment,” said Liz Crawford, Vice President and Group Show Director for the Licensing Group. “The high quality of exhibiting brands and the increased buying power of attending retailers continues to prove that this is the event to attend to meet your business goals.”

The popular License to Buy program will return to the event, providing buyers the opportunity to get money back on orders placed at the show. Participating brands provide order incentives to encourage retailers to take action, making the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show a true order placing tradeshow. In an effort to update and maximize the benefits of the program, a few changes have been made to alleviate the long lines on the last day, and provide more time to shop and buy.

The Independent Retailer Conference (IRC) will be back to provide attendees an opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn retail focused tips that will help them strengthen their business. The IRC is dedicated entirely to the unique lifestyle and responsibilities of small business owners by providing education-rich, action-packed, concise sessions. The IRC sessions will take place on the show floor near Booth number #4076.

The Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show will once again feature non-licensed product in the Tailgate Zone. Brands and merchandise in this area are meant to enhance sports outings and can help retailers identify products that will augment their overall product offering. Retailers can find everything from coolers, tailgate games, tents, chairs, cooking equipment and more.

The opening night party sponsored by the National Football League Players Association will kick off the show at 5:00 p.m. on January 24. This networking event will give exhibitors and attendees the chance to make new friends and contacts and strengthen existing relationships in a casual and relaxing environment.

Registration and housing have opened for the January 24-26, 2016 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall. Register today to take advantage of purchasing opportunities, networking and business growth services. Once your show registration is complete, book your hotel through the official housing partner, OnPeak.

Visit www.sportstailgateshow.com to complete your online registration and book housing today.