THE INDUSTRY’S ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
Whether you’ve been in the business for years or are new to the industry, ideas that help you flourish - despite the struggling economy – are the key to your long term success. No matter your level of experience, EXHIBITORFastTrak is the most efficient and convenient path to enhancing your skills, building a solid foundation of trade show and event marketing knowledge and honing your survival instincts.
EXHIBITORFastTrak regional conferences present educational selections from the annual EXHIBITOR conference. The small group, intimate setting and blend of job levels create the perfect atmosphere for genuine networking, sharing of survival tactics and success stories, and generating excitement for ongoing education.
CONCENTRATED LEARNING IN A RELAXED,
COLLEGIAL ENVIRONMENT
An extraordinary faculty of the most knowledgeable professionals in trade shows and corporate events – all veteran EXHIBITOR presenters – share their expertise. You’ll have unparalleled access to your instructors, and ample time to establish lasting connections with your peers.
CHOICES WITHIN EACH CONFERENCE
Each EXHIBITORFastTrak is two overlapping conferences and a featured half-day workshop. Customize your learning experience —
first choose Conference A or B then add sessions from the other conference, or add the workshop.
Two session choices are scheduled concurrently so you can customize your learning experience.
BRING YOUR ISSUES TO THE TABLE!
Join us for lunch and a new addition to EXHIBITORFastTrak. An Open Mic Forum will be held during lunch where you will engage in issues that concern you ... the economy, logistics, company communications, design, workflow bottlenecks ... whatever is high on your list of challenges.
 EARN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, OR JUST COME TO LEARN
Receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded by Northern Illinois University Outreach. Or earn your Certified Trade
Show Marketer (CTSM) certification – the industry’s only university-affiliated program. CTSM representatives will be available to
acquaint you with the program and share the many advantages of participating – both personal and professional.
CTSM membership:
In order to be properly credited for courses you take at ExhibitorFastTrak, you must be officially enrolled in
the CTSM program. If you are new to CTSM, please be sure you have completed this form.
The CTSM comprehensive exam:
The CTSM comprehensive exam will be offered at each location on Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30 PM for those candidates who qualify.
Separate registration for the exam is required one month prior to each conference.
You may register at www.CTSM.com.
ALL REWARD, NO RISK
It’s simple. Learn what you came to learn, or your money back!
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, EXHIBITOR Media Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine – best practices in trade show marketing; and Corporate EVENT magazine – case studies of strategic event marketing. EXHIBITOR Media Group is producer of EXHIBITOR Show, the world education and learning conference for trade show and corporate event marketers, and the sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) professional certification. EXHIBITOR’S web site, www.ExhibitorOnline.com is the industry’s most comprehensive online resource.
MC2 is the founding and proud sponsor of the EXHIBITORFastTrak program. In this ninth year, the plan is to continue to provide quality locations in exciting cities, fine meals, evening entertainment and a great learning experience. MC2 believes that education is a vital component to your personal success and to the success of the entire industry.
MC2 specializes in the expert execution of trade show exhibits, environments and corporate events. The company provides single-source accountability while utilizing ten locations and multiple global alliances for the delivery of seamless service. Award-winning design and creative marketing programs highlight the company’s deliverables. A full description of MC2 services as well as a portfolio of work can be found at www.mc-2.com.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY: |
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"I wanted to increase my knowledge of trade show and event marketing.
EXHIBITORFastTrak provided me with all the right options to fit my schedule. This year
I have approval to send additional staff."
Daisy Thames,
Outreach Team Lead, PE Systems |
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"I found the conference to be most valuable.
There were great takeaways that can be implemented in our work processes.
I gained new skills, ideas, and resources. No wonder
EXHIBITORFastTrak is the leader in trade show and
event marketing education."
Sandy Clermont,
Sr. Marketing Programs Specialist, ACI Worldwide |
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"I came because of the timing I will come back because of the quality. I don’t know where I have gained so much valuable insight in such a short time. Thank you for this program."
Terri Prince,
Exhibit Coordinator, KCI |
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"This was my first Exhibitor Conference, completely impressed with the quality of the speaker’s presentations, staff, hotel, food, and evening event! I will be attending Exhibitor Conferences in the future."
Dawn Fredericy,
Marketing Specialist, Luminex Corp. |
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"This was an incredible help in getting me up
to speed and the networking was priceless!"
Dana Rains,
Sales, Keystone Resort and Conference Center |
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