The Industry’s Essential Knowledge
Whether you’re working toward certification or simply building a solid foundation of trade show and event marketing knowledge, EXHIBITORFastTrak is the shortest path to enhancing your critical skills.
EXHIBITORFastTrak regional conferences present selections from the CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) core curriculum plus other highly relevant sessions from the annual EXHIBITOR conference. (CTSM courses are identified with  in the schedules).
Concentrated Learning in a Relaxed,
Small Group Environment
An extraordinary faculty of the most knowledgeable professionals in trade shows and corporate events – all veteran EXHIBITOR presenters – are here to share their expertise. You’ll have lots of access to your instructors and informal networking time with peers in a setting that encourages interaction.
Bring Your Issues to the Table!
Peer2Peer luncheon sessions are back! It’s an opportunity to engage your group in issues that concern you... logistical problems, communication within your company, design topics, workflow bottlenecks... whatever is high on your list of challenges.
Make the most of your peer learning experience by bringing an issue you faced in this past year and how you solved it, OR a challenge that still defies solution to these problem-solving sessions. Share photos, forms or templates you’ve developed.
Choices within Each Conference
Each EXHIBITORFastTrak is two overlapping conferences plus a featured half-day workshop. Choose Conference A or B. Then add sessions from the other conference, or add the workshop. Two sessions choices are scheduled concurrently so you can customize your learning experience.
 Earn Professional Certification
or Just Come to Learn
Receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if you wish. Or take your learning further with the industry’s only
university-affiliated certification. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) representatives will be available to acquaint you
with the program.
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, 1:00 - 4:00 PM for those candidates who qualify. Online preregistration is required. You may preregister 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
EXHIBITOR is the recognized leader in trade
show and corporate event marketing
education. EXHIBITOR publishes EXHIBITOR
magazine, best practices in trade show marketing; and Corporate EVENT magazine,
case studies of strategic event marketing.
EXHIBITOR also produces the EXHIBITOR Conference, the premier education and learning conference for trade show and corporate
event marketers, and is the sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) professional certification for trade show and
corporate event marketers.
MC² is the founding and proud sponsor of the
EXHIBITORFastTrak program. In this seventh 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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“Thank you for supporting this invaluable opportunity for
our continued quest for knowledge and professionalism
in this industry. I can’t say enough!”
Jan Aument, Tradeshow Coordinator
BASF Construction Chemicals |
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“Excellent seminars – FastTrak was very much suited
for my busy schedule. I took a lot back for my company
and my career!”
Davee Bonde, Commercial Convention Coordinator
Daktronics Inc. |
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“LOVED IT! I am a rookie in this field and took
courses that would start me from the ground level up.
Every single class I had related to things I needed to
know for projects that I will be handling in the future.”
Leigh Young, National Conference Coordinator
Merial, Ltd. |
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the conference, and used much
of what I learned to justify a program with limited
support. I was successful in actually increasing
a budget that was set to be reduced!”
Antony Rothwell, Associate Manager, Meetings and Conventions
Reliant Pharmaceuticals |
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