ESSAE Expo 2007 Media Advisory

ALBANY, NY (06/20/2007)(readMedia)-- MEDIA ADVISORY

What: Annual One Day Conference & Expo 2007 – “Rooted and Reaching: Cultivating a Community of Learning” Day of education and networking for association and meeting professionals, sponsored by the Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc. The expo features 132 exhibits of products and services for association and meeting professionals.

Who: Luncheon keynote: John DiCrosta, nationally-renowned comedian and Schenectady-native

Where: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Saratoga Hotel for education sessions, reception, Association Leadership Academy (ALA) graduation, luncheon and after-party and the Saratoga Springs City Center for the expo.

When: Thursday, June 21, 2007

10:30 a.m. Concurrent General Sessions Executive Session – “What Members Really Want: How to Create Explosive Association Growth” Presented by David Goldsmith, co-founder, MetaMatrix Consulting Group LLC Meetings Session – “Staying on Top of Your Meeting Planning Game: CMP Jeopardy!” Produced by Events-Sound, Inc.

Meeting Rooms: Broadway 1 & 2 and High Rock, respectively

12:30 p.m. Reception Pavilion/Foyer

1:00 p.m. ALA Graduation & Luncheon with keynote by John DiCrosta Saratoga Ballroom

3:00 p.m. ESSAE EXPO 2007 Exhibitors include hotels, convention centers, convention and visitors bureaus, technology companies, and other suppliers serving the meeting and association markets. Saratoga Springs City Center

6:00 p.m. After-Party Gallery

Editor’s note: Media are invited to attend any/all events at their convenience depending on their schedules

For more information, please contact Cassandra Coville, ESSAE Director of Member Services at 518-463-1755 or day of event 518-584-4000.