Idea Factory 2011 News

Even if you don’t plan weddings, you won’t want to miss the Wedding Gallery at the Bellagio Monday afternoon. The Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) and ISES Las Vegas are teaming up to present some of the best eye candy around for any kind of event planner.

This year, the Idea Factory is bringing you the all-new AFR Design Challenge on the tradeshow floor, and it promises to be a high-octane affair as design divas Sasha Souza and Cheryl Fish face off to create inspiring designs in just one hour.

Let the champagne flow at the SEARCH Foundation event on Sunday night in Las Vegas following the Welcome Reception! One lucky person will win a raffle for a one-carat diamond solitaire that evening. You earn a raffle ticket each time you buy a glass of champagne, so come prepared to enjoy some bubbly for a good cause.

State of the Industry: Where We Are Now and Where We’re Headed

The 2010 Spotlight Awards Voting site will remain open until January 31st, 2010. If you wish to get your vote in for your favorite finalists you’ll need to do that very soon. No voting extension will be granted. This year there are 139 finalists in 20 different individual and company categories.

The transformation the events industry has seen over the past year has presented new challenges and…offered new opportunities. Professional Development is more important than ever and Event Solutions is making it easy and affordable for event professionals to attend.