The Special Event in Long Beach- January 10th-12th, 2017- Preview, Tickets
The Special Event Show Invites Event Professionals to TSE 2017 January 10-12, 2017
The largest tradeshow and conference serving special event and meeting professionals is set for Long Beach, CA.
Dec 12, 2016, 12:00 ET
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Special Event Show (TSE), the largest tradeshow and conference for event professionals, invites event planners to TSE 2017, which will take place January 10-12, 2017 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA. TSE has been held annually since 1985 and brings together the best of the events industry from around the world.
TSE will feature more than 100 educational sessions in nine tracks: Business & Professional Development, C Level Executives, Design, Event Management, Event Technology, Catering, Sales & Marketing, Wedding and CPCE Fast Track, eight special showcasing events, 200+ exhibits and the TSE Live Theater and Design Gallery Showcase and Competition in the exhibit hall.
“The Special Event Show continues to grow year over year,” says Show Director Tara Melingonis. “We’ve created an experience like no other industry event.”
The Convention Industry Council, which administers the Certified Meeting Professional designation, has named The Special Event as a CMP Preferred Provider. Event professionals who attend the live sessions will receive continuing education credit toward their certification or recertification of the CMP credential.
TSE 2017 Diamond Sponsors include: AFR Event Furnishings, CORT Events, kool. Party Rentals and the Premier Sponsors include: A-1 Tablecloth Company, Drape Kings, Grosh Backdrops & Drapery, Over the Top Rental Linens, Quest Events, and Social Tables.
TSE will host nine Showcasing Events, providing attendees with a wealth of creative ideas to use for their own special events, including TSE Connects on January 9, the Opening Night Party on January 10, the Opening General Session, Wedding Event and Search Event on January 11, Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List: 2017TM, Leadership Lunch, Gala Awards and Closing Night Celebration on January 12.
Showcasing Event Sponsors include Aquarium of the Pacific and Premier as Platinum Plus Sponsors, A Night to Remember Events; ATOMIC Design; CORT Events; TLC Creative Special Events; Spin, United by Ping Pong; and Rrivre Works as Platinum Sponsors, Dash Weddings, Innovative Entertainment, Kirschner Creative Artists, Transformit, and AFR as Gold Sponsors, and The Federal Bar, FotoShout, Long Beach Convention Center, Museum of Latin America Art, Scarlett Entertainment & Events, Dazian Creative Fabric Environments, and Shine Lighting as Silver Sponsors. Additional sponsors can be found here.
On January 9, TSE Connects will welcome event professionals to Long Beach at the Federal Bar. Attendees will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with their event colleagues.
On January 10, TSE’s conferences and training will begin. In the evening, attendees will dive “Under the Sea for TSE,” at TSE’s Opening Night Party, taking place at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. From mermaids to sharks and everything in between, attendees will swim into The Special Event with an evening like no other! The Opening Night Party will take attendees to the ocean floor with innovative special effects, captivating marine performances, and maritime musical entertainment.
On January 11, TSE will feature a keynote presentation from the world champion hand cyclist and Paralympic medalist, Oz Sanchez, at the Opening General Session. Oz is no stranger to overcoming adversity. His motivating story will leave you inspired by his “know no limits” lifestyle. Directly after, TSE will open the exhibit hall, which will include the TSE Live Theater, Sponsored Lounges, Design Gallery Showcase and Competition, and the Gala Boards. A TSE Showstopper will await attendees. The very popular Wedding Event, which sells out every year, will provide attendees with an unforgettable evening into a musically inspired journey within: Weddings: A Lyrical Culture! Event professionals will see firsthand what trends, colors, decor, and lighting will rock the 2017 wedding season.
Also, on January 11, attendees will support the SEARCH Foundation as they celebrate 20 years of giving. This event at TSE raises funds to support the SEARCH Foundation in its mission to assist special events, meetings and hospitality professionals faced with a life threatening illness or any catastrophic occurrence.
On January 12, Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List: 2017TM will take center stage, featuring a high-energy, fast-paced, jam-packed presentation of the hottest new ideas, products, and entertainment from around the globe. This will be followed by a full day of conferences, training, and exhibits. Additional events include the Leadership Lunch taking place at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where you can learn from the leaders—a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation and dialogue with top leaders inside and outside the event industry, as well as the Gala Awards ceremony. The Gala Awards–the oldest and most prestigious award in special events—will honor outstanding work in special events worldwide. Concluding the evening, attendees will congratulate the Gala Award nominees at the Closing Night Celebration.
TSE 2017 registration and housing is still open and showcasing event tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis: www.thespecialeventshow.com/register
View the full conference and event schedule: http://bit.ly/2gR0qsz
For more information on exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact Wanda McKnight at (913) 981-6143 or [email protected]
For press inquiries, contact Joanna Siddiqui at (212) 204-4217 or [email protected]
Follow TSE’s sister publication, Special Events magazine, for show coverage at: http://specialevents.com/special-event-show
Team TSE is also gearing up for The Special Event Show 2018 set to take place in New Orleans from January 30 to February 1, 2018. Save the date!
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ABOUT THE SPECIAL EVENT
The Special Event (TSE) is the world’s largest tradeshow and conference for event professionals including: event planners, wedding planners, corporate event planners, caterers, event product and service providers, and event production companies. Each year, more than 5,000 professional attendees attend TSE’s renowned education program, featuring more than 100 sessions in eight tracks, as well as multiple showcasing events and an exhibit hall floor filled with event products and services. Visit our website, TheSpecialEventShow.com. TSE’s sister publication Special Events, in addition to producing the prestigious Gala Awards, provides industry information, and editorial support.
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