Conference & Tradeshow 2009

Las Vegas’ newest development, CityCenter will serve as the host venue for both the 2010 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards and the Opening Night Las Vegas event.
The Mandarin Oriental Ballroom will host the Spotlight Awards and Eve the Nightclub will host Opening Las Vegas and the Spotlight Awards After-Party. Both of these venues are the hottest new facilities in Las Vegas and Event Solutions is excited to be holding their events at such prestiogious venues.
“We couldn’t be happier to be holding our signature event at the Oriental Mandarin,” said Meredith McIlmoyle, publisher of Event Solutions. “It’s such a beautiful facility with a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Strip.”

Voting for the 2010 Spotlight Awards officially closed at midnight, January 31. The recipients of the awards in 20 different categories will be announced on March 8 at the Event Solutions Spotlight Award Event at the 2010 Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas.
This year’s collection of finalists includes some of the most renowned and talented professionals in the industry. More than 80,000 votes were cast by other industy professionals making this the only industry awards decided by peers and colleagues.

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.
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.

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.

Event Solutions Editor and Education Director Rachel Globus is a frequent speaker on social media and marketing for events. On June 23, she’ll speak on how event pros can leverage social media to strengthen their marketing and grow their businesses for The Social Media Workshop, a one-day seminar taking place in the Los Angeles area.