Southwest Showcase

Southwest Showcase is the premier event for those in meetings, education and exhibits. The one-day conference is held in Austin, Texas in January, at the Austin Convention Center. The event is designed for CEOs, meeting planners, education directors, exhibition managers and other support staff from associations, government entities and corporations. It provides them with the opportunity to receive professional development and meet with suppliers who can address their meeting and event needs in one day, at one place. The morning provides on opening keynote and breakout sessions of continuing education for both attendees and exhibitors, covering the latest trends and issues facing the meetings, education and exhibits industry. The 150 booth trade show opens after lunch and continues without interruption until close of the conference, usually around 4:30pm.