Event Solutions

Eye Candy Time!

chadborenz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:52 -0500

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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.

For only $50, you can browse the gallery of wedding settings created by some of most innovative professionals in the industry. Ceremony and reception concepts will be center-stage and larger than life. Even though the wedding luncheon is sold out, you can still experience some of the brilliant designs that will inspire you to greater heights in your own events.

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Design Divas Go Head-to-Head in Vegas

chadborenz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:53:32 -0500

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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.

Sasha Souza is a nationally recognized wedding designer, innovator, trendsetter and author of the highly successful Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design. She’s well-known to the Event Solutions crowd, having won numerous awards and making celebrity appearances at recent Idea Factories.

Cheryl Fish, another well-known industry leader, is vice president at SITK Design Services. Her passion for artful and luxury lifestyle entertaining has won her many industry awards. “I imagine the Design Diva Design Challenge will be the hottest game in town,” she says.

The Challenge will take place on Tuesday, February 28 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Each diva will begin with pieces from AFR Event Furnishings along with some other surprise elements, and they will have 45 minutes to create a lounge and tabletop setting.

You’ll be able to cast your vote for your favorite, and the winner will be announced at David Tutera’s Closing Session.

You won’t want to miss the high-flying fun when these two get going. Mark it on your schedule today!

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Champagne on Ice to Benefit SEARCH

chadborenz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:40:53 -0500

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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.

The SEARCH Foundation benefits special events professionals who are experiencing tough times, and it has helped many planners and suppliers get back on their feet after an economic or medical crises.

The event is free, and you don’t even need to navigate your way to it—it takes place in the Garden of the Gods, immediately following the reception.

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Laura Schwartz to Headline State of the Industry Address

webmaster — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:35:06 -0500

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

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Renowned Clinton White House event director Laura Schwartz, principal of White House Strategies, will be the headline moderator for the much anticipated featured session, State of the Industry: Where We Are Now and Where We’re Headed, at the 2010 Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow in March.
Featured panelists who will accompany Schwartz at the session include: Lara Mulloch-Carter, ready2spark; Branden Chapman, The Recording Academy; and Kevin Dana, CORT Event Furnishings; plus a surprise panelist yet to be named.
From the AIG effect to blacklisted destinations to the Great Recession, the events industry has faced many significant challenges in the past year that have changed it forever. On Monday March 8 at 10:30am at Paris Hotel Las Vegas, you can join with your peers and this panel of industry leaders to discuss all that we have faced as an industry and the way ahead.
Leaders from diverse sectors of the event world will present their vision for the future of the industry; the top-line trends you need to be aware of; and how our industry will look one, five and ten years from now. Whether you’re an independent, association, corporate, or nonprofit planner or a industry supplier, this must-attend session will give you the big picture you need to strategize your business or career for today and tomorrow.
Schwartz is an industry and business-recognized leader, speaker, moderator and panelist on a wide variety of topics. She has been featured on CNN, Fox News, BBC and CBS among others, and heads her own event planning and production company based in Chicago.
To learn more about Laura Schwartz, go to www.whitehousestrategies.com

To get more information on the 2010 Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow or to register click here 2010 Conference & Tradeshow.

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2010 Spotlight Awards Voting Open Until January 31st

webmaster — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:41:25 -0500

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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.
These 139 finalists were identified by our Finalist Selection Committee, out of more than 600 nominations received, for their various skills and talents. Winners will be presented with their trophies at the Event Solutions Spotlight Awards Event to be held March 8, 2010 in Las Vegas during the Event Solutions Conference & Expo.

As of Thursday January 14, more than 50,000 votes had already been cast and many of the races are extremely close, so every vote counts. Each voter receives one ballot and may only vote once in each category.

Below is a direct link to your own Spotlight Awards Ballot.

Vote Now!

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The Most Valuable Education at the Most Affordable Rates

Aubrey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0500

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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. The all inclusive attendee package has returned and for only $499, planners get 2 ½ days of education, two exciting evening events, an idea-filled tradeshow floor and powerful networking opportunities.

The classes at the 2010 Event Solutions Conference & Tradeshow will help you explore how and why our industry has changed and where it is going. Our education will give you the tools you need to lead strong businesses and successful careers in 2010 and beyond.

The responses you gave us inspired and guided us to design this year’s highly targeted
education program. You will go home jam-packed with fresh ideas you can put to use
immediately no matter what your job title, company size, budget size, or years of experience.

New Ideas Can Come From Anywhere

The evening events are custom designed to show you the newest innovations in the industry while you get the chance to catch up with old friends, make new ones and have a good time! These events are where you will see ideas in action an important part of your conference experience.

Here’s a rundown of what’s on tap this year:

Meet & Greet
Sunday, March 7 – 9pm – 11pm
Join the Event Solutions team and your peers at Napolean’s Champagne Bar for an informal get-together and to kick off the start of a powerful week of learning, sharing and growing through education and events. Take this opportunity to meet our staff, make new friends and reconnect with old ones. See you there!

This event is included with your registration.

2010 Spotlight Awards
Monday, March 8 – 6:30pm – 9pm
This is the night to honor and celebrate the best and the brightest in our industry.

The Event Solutions Spotlight Awards will be presented at this exciting event.

This is an optional event and requires a ticket purchase. $99 for full conference attendees.

$149 for non-registered guests.

Opening Night Las Vegas
Monday, March 8 – 9pm – 11pm
Enjoy a night out on the town, Las Vegas Style, at one of the city’s hottest night spots.

You can count on the clubs in Sin City to be on the cutting edge of entertainment,
lighting, design and sound. Mingle with the Spotlight Award Winners as this event
will serve as the “after-party” for the Spotlight Awards.

This event is included with your registration.

Anthology
Tuesday, March 9 – 8pm – 12am
Don’t miss this Anthology of Event Ideas which promises to be a unique blend of creative event design and award winning cuisine. Experience our event galleries, network with event professionals, enjoy a full bar and dine on a multitude of culinary delights.

This event is included with your registration. Additional tickets are $169.

The Biggest & Best Tradeshow in the Industry

Spend Tuesday and Wednesday immersed in the largest event and catering specific tradeshow in the country. More than 1,000 booths on the Tradeshow floor will be stocked with the latest products, services and resources. You will find companies debuting new linens, chair covers, furniture, servingware, décor supplies, backdrops, dance floors, the very latest trends in entertainment and more. Exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in technology from event design tools to attendee marketing software. Interactive displays will let you preview, sample food and beverage and test new products and experiences.

Click here to find out more information or register for the 2010 Event Solutions Conference & Tradeshow.