New for 2011

South Florida’s Biggest Event Expo Just Got Bigger! We have Supersized this year's show making it bigger and bolder with these exciting new additions to the expo:

Latin American Program | Design Lab | Event Leadership Institute | #bizbash Social Media Lounge | Action Stations | Multigenerational Marketing Luncheon | ISES Tabletop Competition

Business Accelerator for the Independent Planner:
Best Practices for Building Your Event Company

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Don't miss the ultimate crash course on starting, running, and growing your business! Whether you’re a solo planner or you manage a team in your own agency, this program led by Howard Givner, Executive Director, Event Leadership Institute will cover a wide range of business training topics critical to your company’s success including:

Strategy - Why most independent planning businesses fail or struggle, and what you can do about that
Prospecting - Specific tips for getting new clients and how to tailor your elevator pitch based on who you're talking to
Pricing - A review of various pricing models, including pros and cons of each, and step-by-step way to calculate your rates
Financing and Budget - From proper cash reserves and budgeting tips to structuring payments and the basic financial reports you should be using to track your business's economic health.
PLUS The things you wish you had known when you started your event planning business, including video highlights from planners around the country who share their own war stories and what they learned.

To register for the program, click here.
 

Latin American Program

This year we are offering an all new outreach program to help reach our top planners from Latin American Cities! We invite Latin American Planner's to join us and attend the BizBash Florida Expo & Awards and attend a three day incentive experience in South Florida!

Por primera vez BizBash Expo y Premios USA invitan a todas las compañías de producción de eventos y profesionales de la industria en América Latina a participar en la conferencia mas importante de los Estados Unidos.

Un grupo selecto de compañías latino americanas tendrá la oportunidad de participar e intercambiar conocimientos con los expertos mas reconocidos de la industria en el mundo.

Con su asistencia tendrán la oportunidad de conocer los secretos de la industria, behind the scenes y más actividades relacionadas el mundo de los eventos en Estados Unidos.

* Ticket Aereo
* Alojamiento
* Cocktail de Bienvenida
* Participación en los Seminarios
* Acceso al Salón de Exposiciones
* Experiencia South Beach

For more information Click Here: para más información en el español, haga clic aquí
 

Design Lab With An Industry Leader

You create and design your very own masterpiece on the show floor in this hands on session led by event pro Donald Braun, President of Donald Braun Events, LLC. From idea generation to theme development, defining color palettes to linen textures, you will explore ideas and select every detail of linens, china, and floral in this three-hour event in the making. Click here to learn more and register.

#bizbash Social Media Lounge

Get acquainted with Twitter, bump up your brand on social , connect with event professionals at the BizBash Florida Expo.  From the pre-show reception to the #bizbash Social Media Lounge to the post expo party, there are more opportunities than ever before to network and fuel your creativity.
 

The Fast Changing Face of Multigenerational Marketing Strategies - Luncheon Sponsored by South Florida MPI

Join Dallas Diggs in an energetic lunchtime session with memorable descriptions of the major generational segments essential for successful marketing plans. Come hear this dynamic session and walk away with valuable ideas and suggestions for how you can replicate these segmental marketing plans for optimal results.
 

ISES Tabletop Competition - Incredible Designs to be Displayed on Trade Show Floor All Day Long!

View the creative prowess of established designers on display in the ISES Tabletop Design competition at the 2nd Annual BizBash Florida Expo & Awards, the largest event industry gathering in the Southeast! Designers will create their tabletop visions, and the displays will be available for viewing during the entire Expo on April 12th.  Winners will be announced at the Expo’s Morning Keynote Session. To register for the competition, visit the ISES SFLC Web site.

  

Action Stations  

See what exciting offerings there are on the Expo Floor with brand new action stations showcasing the latest in Florida's event trends. From live catering demonstrations to ice carvings in just 15 minutes, these flash sessions will leave you wanting more!