MIX, MINGLE AND EXPERIENCE A POSITIVELY CAPTIVATING PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT AT SIGN EXpO 2010.In less than one week, under one roof, you can make more contacts and conduct more business than you can the rest of the year!
Gather with the growing industry at Sign Expo 2010 to get fresh ideas and solid marketplace tips in special networking events like these:
Global Leadership SummitWednesday, April 7 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Description: The ISA Global Leadership Summit is a forum for international affiliate leadership hosted by ISA. This event will provide a free exchange of ideas, strategy, and analysis on the role of sign associations in the industry. We will work together to determine short and long term synergies that will allow us to serve the industry globally. If you are a leader within a sign association in your country or if you are an industry leader outside of the United States, you may request an invitation to this event during the registration process. If you have already registered, you may email Sapna Budev at sb@signs.org for an invitation. This is a valuable opportunity for sign industry leadership around the world to meet and network with ISA staff, board and committee members.
Read about the 2009 Summit on ISA's blog. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
ISA/SSSC Golf TournamentWednesday, April 7 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Description: The Southern States Sign Council and the International Sign Association invite you for a relaxing afternoon of golf and socializing at the ISA/Southern States Golf Tournament at Falcons Fire Golf Course, Kissimmee, Florida. The tournament will be a scramble format with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Open to 144 golfers of all skill levels, this is always a popular event —so sign up soon! The $125 per player fee is fantastic value as it covers Green Fees, Golf Cart, GPS Yardage System, Unlimited Practice Balls, $10 merchandise voucher per person, boxed lunch, and the golf experience you just can’t stop talking about!
 Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest Orlando golf courses. The Rees Jones Signature Designed championship golf course and the spacious Clubhouse offers guests the highest in service excellence and amenities from dining at the Falcon’s Nest to perusing the latest technology, equipment and apparel at the award-winning Golf Shop. Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is a premier Florida golf vacation destination with a convenient location just steps from the Walt Disney World Resort, International Airport and Orlando Convention Center.
For more information on this beautiful course, go to www.falconsfire.com. If you have questions about the tournament or are interested in purchasing a golf sponsorship, please contact Jennifer Graham at graham_jennifer@charter.net or (770) 967-1614. .
Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
 American Wrap Star Competition
Thursday, April 8 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Description: Co-hosted by ISA and Digital Designware, the American Wrap Star Competition is a can’t miss three day event! Witness five rounds of competition taking place in the exhibit hall on April 8th, 9th, and 10th. The competition tests the skill of the best car wrappers, wrap installers and sign makers in the business – all vying for thousands of dollars in prizes and the coveted title of American Wrap Star. Visit www.american-wrap-star.com for more information. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Technical and sign code helpThursday, April 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Description: Come to the ISA Booth #1302 to meet ISA’s Government Affairs Manager Kenny Peskin, and Technical Affairs Director, Bill Dundas. They will happily answer questions and dispense advice on a variety of sign code, technical, electrical and other regulatory issues. Speakers: Kenneth Peskin
Kenny Peskin, ISA’s manager of State and Local Government Affairs, helps represent the on-premise sign industry in responding code issues across the country. As part of his work, he regularly meets with city officials, appears at public hearings, files written comments on draft ordinances, and speaks on sign-related issues. Ken grew up in the sign industry, as his family has been manufacturing custom electric signs in Youngstown, Ohio since 1918. Before joining ISA, Ken worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, handling federal regulatory and environmental issues.
Bill Dundas
Bill Dundas, the International Sign Association’s director of technical and regulatory affairs, is a former owner and manager of a firm specializing in national-program sign installations and lighting maintenance services. Mr. Dundas formerly served as technical editor for Signs of the Times magazine and later as associate editor for Modern Machine Shop magazine, a leading publication for the manufacturing industry. Additionally, he provided initial restorations and exhibit installations for the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Global Sign Forum and ReceptionThursday, April 8 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Description: This forum has consistently been rated as the best networking opportunity for anyone interested in international connections. Over the past 10 years, the forum has drawn hundreds of industry leaders from over 30 countries who discuss matters of importance to the global sign industry, including future trends, environmental and regulatory issues. Several attendees have opened business negotiations during the reception and most have made strong new friendships. Hosted by Sapna Budev, ISA’s international relations manager, and ISA’s International Committee, the forum gives international attendees an opportunity to gather and exchange information and opinions on the issues and problems common to the sign industry around the world. 
2009 Global Sign Forum
Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Networking Happy HourThursday, April 8 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Description: Join us for cocktails and networking. Mix and mingle with business partners old and new. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
ISA'S New Product ShowcaseFriday, April 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 10 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Description: Over 200 people attended the first ever New Product Showcase in Las Vegas in 2009 and declared it an overwhelming success. Following on from this, ISA will hold the 2nd annual New Product Showcase in Orlando in 2010 and will present 25 of the newest and most exciting products on the market. Attendees will then vote on the "Coolest New Product" for 2010. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
ISA Division MeetingFriday, April 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Description: Join your peers at the ISA Business Identity, Architectural Sign Company, and Digital Sign Company Division meeting. Listen to ISA staff report on the state of the industry and network with your peers and association staff about issues of interest to your division. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Meet the ISA International CommitteeFriday, April 9 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Description: Meet ISA’s International Committee of the board, along with representatives of overseas sign associations. Talk to Sapna Budev, ISA’s international relations manager, about your industry concerns and how ISA can help you succeed in the global economy. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Keynote Luncheon and ISA Annual Membership MeetingFriday, April 9 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description: ISA invites its members and show attendees to hear ISA Chairman Troy Crocker report on the state of the association and present awards including ISA’s top honor, the Kirk L. Brimley Distinguished Service Award, and ISA’s Sign Design Competition awards. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
Custom & National Sign Company Meeting & Networking EventFriday, April 9 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Description: Custom and National Sign Company executives are invited to join us as ISA hosts its annual Custom and National Sign Company division meeting. Immediately following the division meeting, a networking event will take place. Representatives from many major U.S. national sign companies will exhibit at this event and be available to meet with local/custom sign company executives in attendance about their installation needs in different areas of the country. This is a great opportunity for both custom sign company and national sign company executives to meet, network and potentially develop new business relationships. A cash bar will be available. There is no charge for admission to the event but we will ask you to register in advance by contacting Stacey Loflin at stacey.loflin@signs.org or (703) 836-4071. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page
ISA'S Green Product ShowcaseSaturday, April 10 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Description: New this year! Following on from the success of the inaugural New Product Showcase at the 2009 Expo, ISA is offering a Green Product Showcase. Twenty five exhibiting companies will be given the opportunity to present their green product or technology. Each company will have two minutes to describe their environmentally friendly item and attendees will vote on the Best Green Product of 2010. Register now and include this event to your expo experience!
Already registered? Add this event to your registration!
Top of Page |