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Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum May 30, 2012 | JW Marriott | Washington, DC Sharing Successful Strategies For Association and Independent Event Producers An Event like No Other Every year 200 leaders of the exhibition and convention industry gather for The Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) — the world's only event exclusively for independent and association executives. ECEF is an invitation only, one day event designed to explore new ways to increase revenue and keep conventions and exhibitions relevant. Unbiased, Customized Content ECEF's topics are always timely — and challenging. Event producer Sam Lippman, an accomplished industry executive, speaker, writer and consultant, carefully chooses fresh speakers who deliver presentations tailored for a C-Level audience. Sam guarantees that ECEF's speakers represent unbiased experts in their fields. Peer Learning and Networking ECEF attracts senior executives who trust the advice of peers with the same level of accountability. ECEF packs nine hours of C-level networking and attendee-speaker exchange into one event that begins with a Welcome Reception and then progresses into six hours of interactive programming and presentations. Attendees also participate in two strategic problem-solving sessions that capitalize on live-audience polling and take home new, exclusive research and white papers. An open and spirited exchange is the core of ECEF's success, with 100% of past attendees recommending the event as a must-attend. "ECEF is great event! In one day I can hear insights and best practices from the "who's who" in our industry." Mary Pat Heftman Executive Vice President Conventions National Restaurant Association "ECEF is the most organized meeting I attend. The networking is very professional and engaging due to the diverse industries represented; and the speakers and their presentations are enlightening, provocative and relevant to what we are all thinking or dealing with in our organizations." David Ingemie President Snow Sports Industries America "ECEF provides a special focus in that it brings together executives from media companies and associations to exchange best practices." Britton Jones President & CEO Business Journals, Inc. Sam Lippman is a trained facilitator and executive- level consultant with 34 years of hands-on experience as a show manager. He is the President and Founder of ISM and also produces the Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), the Exhibit Sales Roundtable (ESR) and the Large Show Roundtable (LSR). ECEF is by invitation only. Space is limited so apply soon at www.eceforum.com. PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR Don Schaaf & Friends, Inc.