Selecting Service Contractors

October 16, 2023

A successful exhibition or event is often produced by the efforts of multiple service providers. A substantial portion of the exhibition or event organizer’s responsibility is to evaluate, source, and contract for the services and products needed to produce a successful event.

After completing this course, the participant should be able to:

• Explain the role and responsibilities of the official service contractor (OSC)
• Identify the purpose and types of specialty contractors
• Explain the role and responsibilities of an exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
• Determine criteria to be used for selecting service contractors through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Discuss the importance of identifying who handles what service and how this can impact services or costs

Articulate how local labor regulations impact events, including labor rights

Where:

On-location: IMEX America, Las Vegas, NV

Time:

8:30am – 4:30pm CT

Instructor:

Erika Welling, CEM, DES

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