American Wind Energy Association is hosting WINDPOWER 2012 Conference and Exhibition in Atlanta GA on June 3rd-6th. AWEA currently hosts this show to spread awareness about the important industry which is devoted to creating clean, natural energy.  Those who attend the conference will have these perks as part of the experience, “you'll learn directly from industry experts, interact with other developers and manufacturers, and develop valuable new relationships to help support current and future projects”, says the AWEA website.

WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition is the largest wind energy-devoted exhibition in the world - featuring well over 1,000 exhibits. It is the place to familiarize yourself with the various ecofriendly products and services, learn industry brand names, and network with leaders of the industry. All companies who are involved with creating clean, renewable wind energy will be at WINDPOWER 2012.

Among the exhibitors are those who are leaders of the industry as well as up and coming innovators that will help the industry thrive. Don’t miss your chance to get involved with this earth changing initiative.  

There's a very good chance that hip summer fashions will inspire and pave the way for fashions of every season in 2013. 

So there is no surprise that MRKET NY is already claiming their New York Festival, taking place on July 22-July 24 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, the global tradeshow of 2013. 

The MRKET Spring/Summer 2013 is a global fashion trade show for discerning menswear brands. It is one of the most popular and serious of menswear tradeshows among media and networkers. The tradeshow brings about the best in footwear, classic clothing, contemporary clothing, outerwear and accessories and is sure to give people ideas of what to expect from men's fashion in the coming year. 

We've recently added Next Level Apparel and will be adding American Apparel apparel very soon. Come take a look on the Motivators website.

Every day, digital content replaces more and more forms of print content.  It's become obvious that business which rely on the medium, like ad agencies and publishers, need to begin to effectively blend the worlds of social, digital and print media.  Upcoming tradeshow ON DEMAND seeks to help companies navigate "The Business of Content" and to use emerging technologies in a profitable way.

According to Wendy Loew, Group Show Director for Questex Media Group, ON DEMAND's sponsor, "Change is occurring rapidly and many businesses are struggling not only to keep up with all of the emerging technologies, but to understand how to apply them and make them profitable. ON DEMAND puts the focus squarely on the business of content and will expose attendees to a number of options to create it, distribute it and manage it effectively."

ON DEMAND will take place June 13-14 at New York's Javits Center.  Those attending will have access to expansive educational seminars, technology-focused exhibits, and technology trade show promos.  Four specialized tents will focus on cross-media technology, digital workflow, mailing and fulfillment, and social, mobile and local (SoMoLo).

Register today for admittance to two additional trade shows:  Info360 and SoMoLo@NY.  According to ON DEMAND's website, "At the intersection of all 3 events, attendees will gain actionable insight to enhance the bottom line with smart, cost-effective and practical IT solutions representing the intersection of marketing behavior, information technology and culture in a demanding and fast-moving marketplace."

For 24 years, the Hauppauge Industrial Association Long Island (HIA-LI) has held its annual Business Trade Show and Conference. And this year, the show expects a record number of attendees looking for business-to-business (B2B) information and education.

According to the HAI-LI's website, its 24th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference will take place Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex in Brentwood, New York.  Those attending can expect a bustling trade show floor and complimentary business seminars.

The organization is looking forward to the more than 4,500 attendees and almost 400 exhibitors expected to attend.  Its website asserts that the event is a great way to "Meet thousands of potential customers and develop new business relationships."  It looks like a promising event for Long Island businesses to show off their best trade show giveaways!

For more information, take a look at highlights from last year's show:

Are you attending the trade show this year?

If you are in the bar or restaurant business be sure to clear your schedule on June 26th and 27th. The hugely popular Bar and Restaurant Show returns for its 13th time! The show chooses to open again in NYC, and specifically the Javits Center for a reason.

As mentioned on the shows website, "there are more establishments that serve and sell spirits beer and wine, within 2 hours of the Jacob Javits Convention Center, than any other place on earth!" Wow.

The Bar and Restaurant Show features hundreds of interactive exhibits which deal with every facet of the industry. From classic, well-known vendors to new, innovative approaches to the industry, this is the show to be at. Features include conventional products as well as addressing lighting and sound, promotional ideas, and security improvement.

Attendees can also look forward to educational programs for professionals addressing issues of growing a business and staying relevant and noticeable in the digital age. There are also cooking and pairing presentations, as well as world class mixologist raising awareness of the newest cocktail trends.

As an additional bonus to this great event, feel free to enjoy the custom food product samples from popular companies and those who are growing their business in the area of spirits, beer and wine. There are plenty of samples and activities to take part in, so pace yourself and enjoy!

As an avid blogger and a strong expertise in how social media operates, there's nothing more exciting than the ever-growing changes we've seen in the last couple of years. So when I received word that there is a tradeshow for those who love blogs, social media and other trendy websites, I jumped on the opportunity to try to go.

I am talking about the BlogWorld & New Media Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. This tradeshow will feature exhibitors whose products and services will greatly benefit your social networking and blogging. But what's best about the BlogWorld & New Media Expo is the extensive list of conference speakers who will be attending and curating classes. This list is comprised of successful bloggers and company founders who have helped shape what blogging and social media is today. 

Be prepared to spend a lot of time networking with fellow bloggers, social media writers and other ambitious computer users. A custom imprinted business card case is going to come a long way when you're attending.

Spend June 5-7 with likeminded people at the BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2012. 

I had the pleasure of attending my first industry trade show - ASI New York - and was very impressed. There were so many vendors and products with amazing and unique features, it was a little overwhelming at times. I just didn't know where to look first!

With rows and rows of booths set up in Manhattan's Javits Convention Center, we made sure to visit everyone. And we got to see some pretty cool things. Here just a few of the highlights:

This pillow separates passengers on a plane for comfort and privacy. I don't know about you, but I could definitely use one of these! 

A new kind of printing for apparel. They won't tell us exactly how they do it, but it looks very cool - definitely one that would stand out in a crowd.

Beverage cooler meets slap bracelet. What I love about this one is that it's adjustable for a one-size-fits-all fit. Plus, it's really fun.

What a great experience. I have to say it was definitely one of the more interesting trade shows I've been to. I think I can speak for the Motivators gang in saying we all enjoyed the ASI Show in New York!

CTIA WIRELESS, a trade show dedicated to "all things mobile," kicked off its New Orleans, Louisiana conference this morning with a variety of speakers from the Federal Communications Commission, MasterCard, Pandora and Cellcom.  And as the day's events progressed, it became clear what people are interested in:  spectrum and data growth.

Spectrum, according to the New York Times, is made up of "the government-rationed radio waves that carry voice calls and wireless data."  The industry asserts that it needs more spectrum in order to keep up with the high demand from consumers.  President of CTIA, Steve Largent, touched on spectrum in his keynote address: "We simply need more spectrum in a marketplace with more consumer demand," he said. "More spectrum means more opportunity for you."

Representatives from Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA agree, according to the Wall Street Journal: "...the future of data use, such as streaming video and photos, is at risk if more airwaves, or spectrum, aren’t put to use," they say.  Even the largest carrier could be maxed out in some areas by as early as 2013.

But others propose a different strategy.  FCC chairman Julius Genachowski asserts that small cell technology is the way to go.  Small cells, also referred to as femtocells, can expand wireless capacity; they improve mobile device reception by channeling calls and data over Internet broadband.  The New York Times reports that small cells "increase the density of network deployment several times over," making them key to meeting the increasing demand for extra data.

However, there's more to CTIA than the sentiments expressed by its keynote speakers.  According to the trade show's official website, its floors will be open for several hours each day until the show's conclusion on Thursday.  Exhibitors include AT&T, CNBC, Intel, Nokia, and more, so attendees are no doubt in store for some stand-out promotional cell phone accessories!

It seems that almost every week we hear about a new life-changing book and at least once a month we hear about a book that is causing so much of a stir, that it is flying off of shelves and next to impossible to find online. We're always hearing stories of a person or celebrity that is writing/publishing a book - despite having almost nothing interesting to say. In the same way, there are common, everyday people with stories and ideas so profound that remain undiscovered for long periods of time. 

That's why the concept of BookExpo America is such a desired idea.  The trade show, which takes place at the Jacob Javits Center (NYC) in June 4-June 7, will have a slew of events/vendors - many of which are new and many more that are considered exclusive. The BookExpo America event will include 2-3 days of streamed lectures, a revamped education program including how to do optimal PR/marketing for a book or author and how to best train members of the industry and even include stages for authors to come read and talk. 

So if you intend on getting your name out there, be sure to bring promotional products with your information and log onto the BEA website. From there, you can register for the trade show and even get flight information to attend the trip.  

If there's one really awful trade show strategy, it's this:  Trying to exhibit at as many as possible. The truth is not all shows are suited for your company or organization, so outdoing your competition will only end up costing you more money.

To avoid this common pitfall, it's important to focus on high-quality conventions that will get you maximum exposure. But how do you find the best trade fairs in the country? The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) unveiled its list of the 2011 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the United States yesterday. Shows were ranked by net square footage. Let's take a look at the top three events:

1. CONEXPO-CON/AGG
   
   The Las Vegas, Nevada trade show brings together professionals within the construction industry to take a look at equipment, technologies and services. Over 86,000 people attended the 2011 show.
   
   
2. International CES
   
   Our world is becoming increasingly focused on technology, so it's no surprise that the International CES made TSNN's list. The event is the top technology tradeshow worldwide, and attendees get a first-hand look at new technologies and innovations.
   
   

   

   
   
   
3. The January Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
   
   According to TSNN, "AmericasMart encloses 7,053,000 square feet of space housing 4,500,000 square feet of product, which takes center stage as the chief attraction for retailers from every U.S. state and more than 80 countries worldwide attending its 13 annual markets."  The trade fair focuses on a variety of products from gifts and home furnishings to fashion and apparel.

For a look at TSNN's full list of top 2011 trade shows, click here. And remember, more is not always better! Focus on high quality shows and your target demographic to really make a difference for your company or organization.