Chicago Trade Shows 2009

Digestive Disease Week
Date: May 30 - June 4, 2009
The Digestive Disease Week conference is the largest and most prestigious gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery in the World.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Digestive Disease Week
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National Fire Protection Association - World safety Conference & Expo
Date: June 8 - 11, 2009
NFPA's continuously evolving, consensus-driven codes and standards affect the design, construction and operation of every building and physical installation in the country. The annual NFPA Conference & Expo plays an essential role in developing these codes and standards.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
National Fire Protection Association - World safety Conference & Expo
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All things Organic
Date: June 16 - 18, 2009
All Things Organic is the leading industry tradeshow providing you with the education to succeed in today's business economy. In three days, meet over 300 organic suppliers offering the "right" products to grow your business. Network with thousands of business professionals, exhibitors and organic companies to obtain ideas that are critical to the success of your business.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
All Things Organic
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The International Plastics Showcase
Date: June 22 - 26, 2009
Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
The International Plastics Showcase
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American Library Association
Date: July 9 - 15, 2009
American Library Association Annual Conference is the best place to advance your career, connect with colleagues and to learn new techniques that improve library services to your community. There is something for everyone at Annual!

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
American Library Association
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ASI Show
Date: July 13 - 15, 2009
The ASI Show Chicago continually ranks as the industry's biggest show of the summer, delivering more than twice as many distributors than any other Midwest show. ASI Chicago attracts key suppliers and salespeople from the largest distributors. In fact, attending companies represent over $3.6 billion in industry sales.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
ASI Show
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National Trade Productions TS²
Date: July 20 - 23, 2009
The conference and exposition focuses on best practices, proven strategies, new ideas and resources to enhance performance for trade show exhibitors and corporate event managers and has continued to expand and evolve to remain at the forefront of the ever-changing trade show and corporate events industry. Believing 100% in the power of experiential marketing and face-to-face interaction, NTP has supported TS²'s growth and efforts to bring together the entire industry for education, networking and fun.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
National Trade Productions TS²
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National Council of La Raza Annual Conference
Date: July 25 - 28, 2009
The largest national Latino civil right and advocacy organization in the United Sates, NCLR works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
National Council of La Raza Annual Conference
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KEHE Food Distributors
Date: July 26 - 27, 2009
Kehe Food Distributors is a leading U.S. distributor of natural and specialty food products that fit the lifestyle of today's consumer. We distribute more than 40,000 products - including natural and organic, international, specialty, perishable, Kosher and Latin American food items - to more than 15,000 retail outlets in 49 states, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
KEHE Food Distributors
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GSA - FedFleet
Date: July 28 - 30, 2009
FedFleet 2009 will include the GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. The agenda also includes extensive Aviation Workshop sessions, an Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy meeting, and an all-day Basic Fleet Management class. This comprehensive collection of fleet management, automotive procurement and aircraft related educational sessions truly makes FedFleet 2009 a one-stop experience for Fleet and Aviation Management professionals.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
GSA - FedFleet
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National Urban League Annual Conference
Date: July 29 - August 1, 2009
Over the course of the conference the most celebrated and influential thought leaders will share their insight and expertise in regards to the challenges and opportunities African-Americans face in the 21st century. Join us in Chicago for 3.5 days of stimulation workshops and plenary sessions, networking opportunities, a free Career Fair and free access to the NUL Experience, a lively Exhibit Hall - all of which will provide tools to get you on your personal Path to Power. .

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
National Urban League Annual Conference
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Independent Garden Center Show
Date: August 18 - 20, 2009
As the world's largest trade show for independent garden centers, The IGC Show serves the sourcing, buying, information and education needs of thousands of IGC buyers and execs from all over the country. All this takes place in the most beautiful and "visitor-friendly" convention center in the U.S. Surrounded by Lake Michigan on three sides and downtown Chicago on the fourth, onsite underground parking plus walking distance discounted hotels, shops, dining and entertainment make attending IGC 2009 a working vacation!

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Independent Garden Center Show
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Allegra Network Convention
Date: August 26 - 29, 2009
During this one day event, you'll have the opportunity to talk with various supplier representatives about new products and features that are beneficial to the success of your business. You'll also learn how different types of equipment can lead to enhanced workflow and ultimately increase sales! Those in attendance even have the opportunity to take advantage of discounted supplier show specials. Please note that these great offers are only available to those franchise members that attend the Graphics Expo.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Allegra Network Convention
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AD - TECH
Date: September 1 - 2, 2009
Ad - Tech events are a gauge for trends, emerging technologies and shifts in the marketplace. Each event includes high-caliber, expert speakers and leading companies in the digital marketing arena that use ad:tech as a platform to make special announcements, release new products, and make data and case study releases.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
AD - TECH
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PRINT 09
Date: September 11 - 16, 2009
PRINT 09 is 2009's largest, most comprehensive global exhibition for the graphic communications industry. PRINT 09 - called myPRINT - is all about customization. Just as variable data printing and print on demand foster customer loyalty-and result in higher sales-we are personalizing the experience for myPRINT attendees. We've revolutionized our approach by categorizing attendees in order to help you generate solid leads. This way, we can send the hottest prospects directly to you.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
PRINT 09
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National Council of La Raza Annual Conference
Date: July 25 - 28, 2009
The largest national Latino civil right and advocacy organization in the United Sates, NCLR works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
National Council of La Raza Annual Conference
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BusCon
Date: September 15 - 16, 2009
BusCon is the event with the best value in the bus industry. BusCon has been the most extensive gathering of private- and public-sector decision makers in the bus industry. Come to BusCon, America's Convention for Buses, and see buses - all shapes, all sizes.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
BusCon
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Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Date: September 20 -23, 2009
CSCMP's Annual Global Conference will offer supply chain management practitioners more professional education and personal growth opportunities than any other supply chain conference. Learn from global experts and network with thousands of colleagues.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
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National Automatic Merchandising Association Convention and Trade Show
Date: September 23 - 25, 2009
NAMA is the national trade association of the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and foodservice management industries including on-site, commissary, catering and mobile. The basic mission of the association, to collectively advance and promote the automatic merchandising and coffee service industries, still guides NAMA today as it did in 1936, the year of the organization's founding.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
National Automatic Merchandising Association Convention and Trade Show
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The 2009 Motivation Show
Date: September 29 - October 1, 2009
In today's economy, PEOPLE, more than ever before, are the source of competitive advantage. If you are looking for NEW ways to inspire salespeople to sell, channel and vendor partners to work harder, and employees to deliver the promises made in your marketing and sales communications, then The Motivation Show is for you...

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
The 2009 Motivation Show
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Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo
Date: September 30 - October 2, 2009
The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 22nd year, is the original event that brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. HFSE focuses on how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients & their families and the delivery of healthcare. Ideas, practices, products and solutions will be exchanged, explored and discovered at HFSE that improve current healthcare facilities and plan the facilities of tomorrow.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo
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12th Annual HR Technology® Conference and Exhibition
Date: September 30 - October 2, 2009
The world's largest exposition of HR technology products and services! Our Expo is more than just a place to comparison shop and collect literature - participating vendors are a source of valuable information on HR issues. Use them as a resource to learn about benchmarking and for case studies of clients. You'll discover that they have a lot to add on topics that are vital to your department. The hall is sure to be record-breaking again this year, and will house more than 200 companies, covering many areas of expertise.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
12th Annual HR Technology® Conference and Exhibition
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American Health Care Association Annual Meeting
Date: October 4 - 7, 2009
Take this opportunity to learn from leaders in the long term care profession and your peers about the best practices, products, and services that will keep you and your facilities operations performing at the highest quality level using practical resources -- an important factor given today's economy.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
American Health Care Association Annual Meeting
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ISSA/ Interclean North America 2009
Date: October 6 - 9, 2009
Attend ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2009 and get ready to grab your next bright idea! Whether you're looking to find suppliers, expand your company's global presence, solidify customer relationships, stay ahead of industry trends, or network with your peers, the ISSA/INTERCLEAN tradeshow provides these opportunities and much more!

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
ISSA/ Interclean North America 2009
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The In-Store Marketing Expo
Date: October 7 - 9, 2009
Retail is changing - fast. Budgets are flowing into shopper marketing as dollars are reallocated from less effective traditional media. While ad spending is expected to decline, in-store is expected to keep growing. Last year, companies spent almost $21 billion on in-store marketing in the U.S†. It's becoming ever clearer that retail is gaining ground as a medium that can effect substantial change for your brand.

Chicago Trade Show Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
The In-Store Marketing Expo
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American College of Surgeons
Date: October 11 - 15, 2009
The 2009 Clinical Congress will again feature discipline- and theme-based tracks, which have been designed to focus specifically on the needs of various surgical specialties and learner groups. Additionally, all Panel Sessions, (designated now as "PS" and formerly referenced as General Sessions, Specialty Sessions, and Multidisciplinary Sessions) have been scheduled in a standardized block format, lasting either 1.5 or 3.0 hours.

Chicago Trade Show Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
American College of Surgeons
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