The Idea Factory 2006
Denver Show Features Ideas, Innovation and Record Attendance
Published in December 2006 The Idea Factory 2006 in Review
Manufacturing may be going overseas, but one factory isn’t shutting down any time soon. Event Solutions’ annual trade show, The Idea Factory, reported record attendance this year as event professionals from around the country — and as far away as Nigeria — descended upon Denver to experience the trade show’s most famous product: ideas.
In addition to its usual combination of a bustling trade show floor, educational sessions on the issues that matter to today’s event professionals, and spectacular events, The Idea Factory also covered new ground by incorporating new media to enhance the show experience.
That experience began even before anyone arrived, thanks to the online networking community made possible through SpaceShare.com, where attendees, speakers and exhibitors made connections and plans that maximized their
show experience.
Podcasting also came to The Idea Factory this year in the form of Plan It Podcast, which podcasted from the show, allowing the conversation to continue long after the last Spotlight Award was presented.
But these new features were only the beginning of the innovation awaiting attendees. Over the next few pages, we’ll give you a taste of what you missed — or remind you about the exciting new event ideas that even the most ambitious attendees didn’t have enough time to fully explore.
Regardless of whether you attended, you can use these pages to connect with the companies that provided the products and services that made the wealth of new ideas at The Idea Factory possible. And keep in mind that next year, the cutting-edge event solutions begin all over again as The Idea Factory 2007 heads to South Beach, Monday, Aug. 20 – Thursday, Aug. 23 in Miami, Fla.
For information or to register, visit www.event-solutions.com.
Platinum Sponsors
www.sculptwareonline.com
www.iepllc.com
www.a-1tablecoth.com
www.asiprod.com
www.activeproductionanddesign.com
Participating Sponsors
Cyber Café: Bravo Mat System
www.compositemat.com
Attendee Bags: Lounge 22
www.lounge22.com
Lanyards: Empire Force Events
www.empireforce.com
Registration:
Executiveevents Inc.
www.executivevents.com
RegOnline
www.regonline.com
CORT Event Furnishings
www.cortevent.com
Badges:
Access Pass & Design
www.accesspasses.com
Transportation:
The Arrangers
www.arrangers.com
Media Partners:
SpaceShare.com
www.spaceshare.com
Photographer:
(logo) Master Logo.eps
www.photo-tech.com