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The Senior Executives Roundtable takes place on Tuesday, 24 June 2008 at the new Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.  The schedule is planned for busy industry executives and allows for a quick fly-in, fly-out experience.  The hotel is located 15 miles from the passenger terminals at O'Hare International Airport.

Monday , 23 June
The Terrace
 
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.IAEE Reception
Sponsored by Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
Tuesday, 24 June
Room: Nirvana AB
8:00  a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions
Brian Perkins, Chairman, Senior Executives Program Task Force

Opening Remarks
Moderator: Dennis Slater, President, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

White Paper Presentation: The Acquisition and Retention of Key Attendees

Presenter: David J. Lutz, Managing Director, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Roundtable Discussion, Round 1
Key Attendees
How are you meeting the needs of key buyers?
What has worked for you in attracting key buyers?
What surprised you in the white paper?
Do key buyers matter in your industry?  At your event?

11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Round 1 Summaries
11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

One Martini Lunch
Room: Nirvana C

Hosted by: Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.Roundtable Discussion, Round 2
The Economy
How will the crisis in the air transportation industry and the state of the U.S. and global economy impact your exhibition(s) and events?

Presenters: Dr. Rich Harrill, Director, Alfred P. Sloan FoundationTravel and Tourism Research Center, University of South Carolina and William Swelbar, Research Engineer, MIT’s International Center for Air Transportation
1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.Round 2 Summaries
2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.Networking Break
2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion, Round 3
Going Green
What is the real cost of going green?
What are the benefits of going green?
How green is green?
What is the cost to an exhibitor?

Presenter: Craig Hoffend, National Accounts Director, Freeman

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Round 3 Summaries
4:00 p.m.Adjourn