2008 Schedule at a Glance

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Golf tournament: 8 a.m. - Relax Sunday morning on the links with other golf enthusiasts.
Conference registration and check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Education classes begin, sessions from 1 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails & Connections, a networking event, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton
Opening Night Las Vegas event, a taste of Vegas nightlife, 9:30 p.m. – Midnight, Chameleon Studios

Expo registration opens.
Education classes continue, sessions from 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Opening Session: Colin Cowie, 3:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Kick off the 2008 Conference with this inspiring event design guru. He will share his magical productions and how they are created. Colin will tell us how to turn a glimmer of an idea into a legendary event, and how to give the client 120 percent.
Welcome Reception, including the Kitchen Contenders catersource Chef’s Challenge, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m, Las Vegas Hilton
“Get in Bed with ICAEF and have a Nightcap with SEARCH”, 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton

Education classes continue, sessions from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exclusive exhibit time, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Fabulous Showcase Event, “Temptation - Sin a Little,” produced by Event Solutions and catersource, 8 p.m. - Midnight.

Expo registration open.
Education Classes continue, sessions from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exclusive exhibit time, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Special Afternoon Session: The Hearty Boys present their session, “Exposing Yourself,” 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. The “Next Food Network Stars” of 2005 will explain how to become a sought-after regional expert in your field, gain media acclaim and grow your business with great public relations and publicity strategies for your events and companies.
Idea Marketplace - a place for fresh ideas through live interactive and product demos, the Idea Marketplace will expose you to hands-on education and brainstorming opportunities with some of the industry’s top experts and trendsetters.
Closing Session: Robyn Waters, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Trend guru Robyn Waters provides a thought-provoking environmental scan of the macro marketplace that takes the listener deep into the hearts and minds of the consumer. Her visual presentations challenge the audience to look at trend ‘from the inside out’ by focusing their attention on what’s important instead of just what’s next. One of Robyn’s core values is the belief that good taste and great design don’t have to be expensive.