Welcome to Chicago's first-ever "one day only" BizBash Event Style Show!

"The" regional show for event professionals by event professionals will allow you to stay on top of the latest trends in decor, design, catering, strategy and other important aspects of the event and meeting planning industry. You will see examples of cutting-edge ideas you can take back to the office and use for your next big or small event. Differentiate between fads and trends for the holidays and beyond to assure you are on the right track for planning stylish and effective events.

Our first Chicago Event Style Expo will take place at the Merchandise Mart on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Featuring 100 of the area's best exhibitors, the expo is a meeting place for special event and meeting planners to connect, gain new ideas, and get inspired. See why planners in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto have come to depend on BizBash's Annual Shows for the ultimate day of resource shopping, networking, and idea gathering.

The educational conference program is your opportunity to hear from industry leaders on what's hot in event and meeting planning. Six sessions on key topics will be offered, including:

-The Changing Face of Partnerships: Challenges and Solutions
-Building an Effective Event Team: What Every Planner Needs to Know
-Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Event Planning
-Greening Your Events
-F&B: Today’s Specials
-The Annual Event Style Trend Panel- 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes

You won't want to miss keynote presentations on why events matter more now than ever from Larry Deutsch, managing director of Jack Morton Worldwide and Bill Rancic, first winner of NBC's The Apprentice, who is about to launch a new TV show.

Join us at the Merchandise Mart this August for a day full of outstanding education, networking, and entertainment. Register early and save with early-bird pricing!

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