EDPA MARCH NEWSLETTER
Save the Dates:
• Engage – June 10th Atlanta
• ACCESS 2021–Nov 30th – Dec 2nd Florida
EDPA’s ENGAGE – Our mid-year event is back!
EDPA will be hosting our ENGAGE, one-day event on June 10th at the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Details and registration information coming soon
EDPA’s ACCESS 2021 – Make plans to join us this year!
EDPA will be hosting our annual 3-day conference November 30th – December 2nd at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Don’t miss out. Registration will open this summer.
EDPA Foundation Scholarship Applications
Now Being Accepted!
The EDPA Foundation Scholarship Fund was created in 2004 to help industry members and their families pursue university level of study. What started as a local golf tournament in Las Vegas in 2002 has grown help over 100 scholarships at a total of more nearly $300,000!
Any immediate family member of an individual working anywhere in the exhibition industry, who has graduated or will graduate high school and has been accepted for attendance at a post-high school educational institute, is eligible to apply.
Visit https://www.edpa.com/edpafoundation for more information and to start the application process. EDPA has partnered again with ExhibitForce to leverage an administration engine for applicants and past recipients for 2021, but you must initiate the process no later than May 1.
If you have questions or need more information contact Kari Peters at kpeters@edpa.com.
EDPA Sponsorship Opportunities
ENGAGE June 10th - Atlanta
Nothing comes close to EDPA’s face-to-face marketing opportunities.
With our mid-year event being held in Atlanta this year you will have another opportunity to connect with fellow EDPA members and join us as a sponsor/exhibitor.
The day-long event includes powerhouse speakers with A+ content along with dedicated times for engagement of attendees and sponsors. Engage is an intimate setting, and as a result there is limited sponsorship opportunities for this event. Don’t miss out, reserve your sponsorship space today!
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities for as low as $1,000
ACCESS 2021 November 30th - December 2nd
Fort Lauderdale Florida
This is your opportunity to participate at the only executive conference for designers, builders and suppliers of exhibits and experiences for three days of learning, networking and growth.
ACCESS 2021 will be held at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale and will serve up a full menu of cutting-edge content delivered by some of the world’s most influential driving forces. Numerous networking forums will be available for innovators to share ideas and learn of new products and solutions to enhance business and to meet providers like you.
EDPA ACCESS offers a strictly limited number of choice sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities surrounding the annual conference. To avoid missing out, reserve your sponsorship / exhibition spot today.
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities for as low as $1,500
Marketing Sponsorships Also Available
EDPA’s email newsletter reaches over 8,500 subscribers while our members-only site is dedicated specifically to member content including our online membership directory. Take advantage of these great opportunities to extend your marketing efforts.
Marketing opportunities include customizable banner ads within:
EDPA Monthly e-Newsletter – leverage the opportunity to include your message within EDPA’s monthly recap of industry news and events
Membership Site – promote your company on EDPA’s member portal and membership directory with a rotating banner ad
Sponsorships are available for as little as $500
Contact Dasher Lowe (dlowe@edpa.com) if you are interested in learning more about EDPA sponsorship opportunities.
MIDWEST
Event Title: Design Challenge
Event Date: March 17, 2021
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 1:00 pm CST
Event Description: The EDPA has partnered with The University of Illinois 8-week design studio to build awareness for our industry. Join us as we watch the student's final presentations via Zoom.
Registration link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/86983750972?pwd=NWhCTnBjSmNKc2xKcmlJc1hpa3dJZz09 Meeting ID: 869 8375 0972 Password: ARTD302
MIDWEST
Event Title: Global Meetings Industry Day
Event Date: April 8, 2021
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
Event Description: Let's get together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day!
Registration link: https://zoom.us/j/96648884668?pwd=dTBtSVVDb3M1VzBrSGVndGoxWFFZZz09
Meeting ID: 966 4888 4668 Passcode: midwest
SOUTHERN CAL
Event Title: EDPA California March Digital Event - Cathy Breden - CEIR - "Increased Confidence in Returning to Face-to-Face"
Event Date: Thursday March 18
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM PST
Event Description: The good news is that the past 13 months has demonstrated digital events are good at delivering content, but not so effective for a marketplace that delivers ROI. Exhibition organizers are working to get their events back with many postponements until Fall 2021. With the slow roll out of a vaccine for COVID-19 and new variants of the virus, this webinar led by Cathy Breden will provide an update on the possible scenarios for recovery, as well as an update on what exhibition organizers are considering for future events.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edpa-california-cathy-breden-ceir-increased-confidence-in-returning-tickets-144266209115
SOUTHERN CAL
Event Title: Happy Hour
Event Date: April 1
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 4PM PST
Event Description: Happy Hour to make industry connections, discuss trade show news, and have an excuse to drink wine at 4 PM!
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edpa-california-march-happy-hour-tickets-143110103171?aff=erelpanelorg
TEXAS
Event Title: Weekly Happy Hour
Event Date: Every Wednesday (Wellness Check)
Event Location: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM CST
Event Description: Casual Conversations about life, the industry, with adult beverages for those who wish to partake.
Registration link: By Invitation – if interested in joining contact Texas Chapter President, Matthew Little @ mlittle@nuvistaonline.com
WOMEN IN EXHIBITIONS
Event Title: Bi-weekly Zoom Share
Event Date: Starting January 20, 2021, and continuing bi-weekly on Wednesday throughout the year.
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM PDT
Event Description: If you are a woman in the exhibitions industry please join us for our bi-weekly Zoom calls. Topics are timely to our current events and are always highly informative and insightful. Registration and details can be found on the Women in Exhibitions LinkedIn Group. Please request to join for access to the Zoom registration link.
Registration link: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/151235
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