From AWDAFacts
BETHESDA, MD — The one-on-one scheduling process has begun for AWDA’s 2008 Annual Conference. As a first step, distributors and manufacturers are being asked to declare their intent to participate in the fall event. The registration process will officially begin in March, with selections made by both parties to the meetings. Conference registrations and hotel reservations will be accepted later in the spring.
This year’s conference will generally follow the schedule established in 2007 with 11 "traditional" in-suite meetings on Monday and an additional 11 during AAPEX show hours. AWDA has begun working with the University of the Aftermarket to develop a more robust educational program on Sunday, Nov. 2. Look for additional details in the upcoming months.
Manufacturers are reminded that the space draw for AAPEX is just around the corner. That will be the time to plan for one-on-one meeting space in AAPEX exhibit booths. According to post-conference evaluations, distributors generally preferred meetings in the vendor booths over meetings in the one-on-one conference area. In-booth meeting rooms are very convenient and can be used for non-AWDA meetings as well. If you have questions related to exhibit booths or in-booth rooms, contact W.T. Glasgow at 708-226-1300.
For information on AWDA’s one-on-one scheduling process, contact Barbara St. Aubin at 913-345-2811 or e-mail [email protected]. For general questions about the conference, contact Larry Northup or Rosemary Perry at 301-654-6664.
