Due to the nature of IAEE's role within the exhibitions and events industry, IAEE has an obligation to provide ongoing opportunities for companies to showcase, highlight, and introduce innovative new products and services. IAEE institutes a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) process for all service areas on a recurring basis. With guidance and input from IAEE committees and task forces, IAEE staff carefully selects service providers by evaluating key elements including, but not limited to: customer service, innovation, technology, relevant experience, references, availability and capacity. The release of RFPs are announced publicly through IAEE Web sites and publications providing an opportunity for all interested parties to participate.

"We are delighted to be working with these distinguished service providers as we plan Expo! Expo! this year," comments IAEE President Steven Hacker, CAE. "I am confident, based on the rigorous selection process, that each of these organizations will help IAEE provide a unique and memorable experience for attendees in Atlanta."

The service providers selected for Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2009 are:

• American Airlines (Airlines)
• Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
• Attendee Interactive (Speaker Management Module)
• BearCom (Radios)
• BodyWorks Massage Therapy Centers (Chair Massage)
• Buttine (Insurance)
• CCLD (Telecom and Internet)
• Champion (General Service Contractor)
• CompuSystems (Registration)
• Convention Plant Creations, Inc. (Floral)
• EAX Worldwide (Shipping)
• ethnoMETRICSsm, a GES company
• EXPOCAD (Online Floor Plan Management)
• Freeman AV (Audio/Visual)
• Georgia World Aquarium (Facility)
• Georgia World Congress Center (Facility)
• Lagniappe Studios (Photography)
• Levy Restaurants (Catering)
• MapYourShow (Maps)
• Marriott Marquis (Hotel)
• Production Transport (Transportation)
• Reliable Security (Security)
• SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Computers)
• TMI/Tradeshow Multimedia, Inc. (Cyber Center)
• United Service Company (Show Floor Cleaning)

Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition gives industry professionals the opportunity to come face-to-face with decision makers in a unique environment where industry leaders meet with their peers to learn how to increase the profit potential of their organizations' exhibitions and events, to produce more successful events, and to enhance their professional development and business partnerships. The event is filled with relevant educational sessions and great networking opportunities for all participants. Complete details are available at www.iaee.com/expo.