Sponsors Chicago 2011

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	Ungerboeck Systems Int, Inc. http://ungerboeck.com 100 Ungerboeck Park O'Fallon, MO 63368-8694 (636) 688-2000

Ungerboeck is the world leader in end-to-end event management software for exhibitions, conferences and associations. For most organizations, Ungerboeck software delivers the capabilities of three to five separate software packages at a fraction of the cost including CRM, mobile, booth sales, event registration, CAD floor plans and more. Available in 6 languages, Ungerboeck software drives increased revenue and decreases costs for over 30,000 event professionals in over 40 countries. Ungerboeck supports its worldwide client base from its world headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri and regional offices in Karlsruhe, Germany; Lyon, France; Brisbane, Australia; Guangzhou, China; and Hong Kong.

	Wyndham Jade http://www.wyndhamjade.com 86400 International Parkway, Suite 2500 Plano, TX 75093 (972) 349-7300

Wyndham Jade delivers comprehensive Convention housing registration and lead retrieval services that incorporate the ease, accuracy and accessibility of superior web-based technology. Wyndham Jade’s ONEsystem+ is a technology platform that integrates membership database and customer business rules to deliver a complete housing and registration experience in ONE system. With over 25 years of Convention, Meetings and Events management know-how and 120 professionals on staff we’re ready to become an integral part of your team. Wyndham Jade’s team can help you save valuable budget dollars while delivering superior-quality events and programs consistent with your goals and objectives.

	TripBuilder, Inc. http://www.tripbuilder.com/

TripBuilder EventMobile is a cost-effective, state-of-the-art mobile application that will: Enhance your Event Boost your Attendance Generate Sponsorship Revenue Optimized for all web-enabled phones, TripBuilder EventMobile enables your audience to easily view your Event Schedule, Session Info, Session Surveys, Exhibitor List, Instant Alerts, and more … right on their mobile phone. Your audience can even create Personalized Lists (MySchedule, MyBooths, MyCity) to maximize their time at your event. And, TripBuilder EventMobile features our award-winning TripBuilder destination content & mapping functionality to make sure your attendees get the most out of the event city

	ASP Inc http://aspevents.com 6260 McLeod Drive Las Vegas, NV 89120 (702) 433-2611

ASP are trade show and consumer show website developers. We provide a user-friendly content management system (CMS) which allows our clients to update their event websites. ASP offers advice about integrating Web 2.0 techniques into an event brand. Whether you are interested in forums, user generated content or social networking, ASP can help you. ASP has been building websites for trade shows and consumer exhibitions for over 10 years now so we really understand and can help with what you want to achieve!

	Convention News Television www.ConventionNewsTV.com (407) 259-9870

Convention News Television (CNTV) brings television news professionals to your event to create video headlines. News headlines and summaries are immediately posted on your website, emailed to your database, shown in the convention hotels, and posted on social media networks. The videos inform your members, encourage people to attend, and generate new revenue. All CNTV videos can be sponsored, and our crews can create commercials for exhibitors on the show floor… generating new revenue for your organization.

	Industry Connect www.industryconnect.com 307 West 38th Street, Suite 901 New York, NY 10018 (800) 288-1440

IndustryConnect partners with trade show managers to support their organizations with the expertise and resources required to execute highly effective online strategies that generate substantial new revenue while better connecting their exhibitors with the right attendees. From e-Newsletter programs to complete directory and mobile platforms, IndustryConnect and our partners can get your online strategy on track. Please stop by and talk with us at the MTO Summit and learn how our trade show clients are finally seeing appreciable results from their online efforts!

	Trade Show Internet www.tradeshowinternet.com 2044 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94123 (866) 385-1504

Trade Show Internet provides Internet connectivity at trade shows, meetings, and conferences. Our award winning Internet Kit rental solution delivers fast, reliable cellular Internet to multiple computers at a fraction of the traditional cost. Since the FCC regulates cellular Internet, it is illegal for your venue to ban or block the use of this technology. We're helping exhibitors and meeting planners break through the Internet "exclusivity myth" and take advantage of mobile broadband Internet. Where will your exhibitors spend the extra $800 they save on average with our solution? A larger booth? Sponsorships? Visit www.tradeshowinternet.com to learn more.

	Smart City www.smartcity.com 5795 W Badura Ave Las Vegas, NV 89118

With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and convention industry, Smart City is the nation’s most versatile provider of technology services for the meetings and convention market. Smart City operates in over 35 convention and meeting facilities, totaling over 17 million square feet of exhibit space, providing a wide range of products and services for events and facilities of all sizes. Whether clients seek simple high-speed Internet connectivity or the development of a complex Internet, networking and telecommunications programs for their facilities, Smart City’s broad understanding of the industry enables them to anticipate new trends and develop new technologies faster than any other company. For more information about our telecommunication products and services, please call 1.888.446.6911 or visit our website at www.smartcity.com.

	Travel Planners www.tphousing.com 381 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016

Travel Planners is the game-changer in housing technology. For more than 30 years, we’ve led the industry with first-to-market innovations that grow pick-up, enhance productivity and boost the bottom line for our clients. And big ideas like our breakthrough smartphone booking site are just the start. From Day One, our proactive team of experts will make your success and satisfaction their top priority. Join the leading associations and trade shows that say their first Travel Planners housing programs deliver the best results they’ve had for years.

	T3 Expo www.t3expo.com 988 Plain St Marshfield, MA 02050 (888) MY-T3-EXPO
T3 Expo™ is an on-demand provider of innovative event and tradeshow solutions and products. T3 Expo’s mission is to make tradeshows and corporate events more productive, through the introduction of new products, objective based pricing and innovative service solutions that will positively redefine the relationship between general service contractors and tradeshow and corporate event managers. T3 Expo. Save money. Grow your event. T3 Expo's Capabilities include: Event Design & Production Trade Shows Conferences Corporate Events Project Management Exhibitor Services Exhibit Design & Production CAD Graphics Digital Signage Shipping & Logistics Electrical I&D Cleaning

	Presdo www.presdo.com Mountain View, CA

Founded in 2007 by a team from LinkedIn, Presdo Inc.’s mission is to increase the value of social networks through face-to-face and real-time interactions. The company's social networking product, Presdo Match, provides exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet and develop valuable business opportunities at conferences and trade shows in the context of an event-oriented social network.

	SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals www.smartsourcerentals.com 265 Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 273-8888

SmartSource Rentals offers nationwide computer and audio visual rental services including desktop computers, laptops, LCD projectors, plasma displays, flat screens, printers, copiers, Internet kiosks, and more. All of our equipment is from top-quality manufacturers such as IBM, HP/Compaq, Dell, Apple, NEC, InFocus, Elmo, Proxima, Toshiba, Sanyo, and more. In addition to computer rentals and audio visual rentals, we also provide tradeshow solutions and services such as audience response systems, lead retrieval and attendee tracking, registration services, digital signage, digital document libraries, cyber cafes, and video walls. We can also help you plan and execute memorable meetings and events with our professional audio visual solutions. We offer A/V and staging equipment, multimedia solution rentals and staging equipment, including concert-level, live sound, lighting and staging systems, and video solutions. We offer nationwide rentals via our 24 branch locations. Our skilled technical support staff will deliver and install all of your equipment effectively and efficiently. Our “No Hassles, No Worries, No Nonsense” guarantee ensures your satisfaction with all aspects of our service.

	CompuSytems www.compusystems.com 2805 S. 25th Ave. Broadview, IL 60155 (708) 344-9070

CompuSystems (CSI) is the leading trade show registration and lead retrieval service provider to the exposition industry. Since 1976, our mission has been to help trade show organizers and event planners achieve the best possible trade show experience by providing innovative technology and cutting-edge products and services, backed by the most experienced professionals in the industry. Many of the technologies used in the industry today were initiated or perfected by CompuSystems. We strive to develop the best products and services—our main goal is to assist trade show organizers, exhibitors and attendees in achieving the best possible event and increase their show ROI. Some of the largest and most prestigious trade shows in the world rely on CompuSystems to manage their registration and lead retrieval services. Our relationship with many of them has extended longer than a decade. Innovative products, robust integration capabilities, a time-tested service plan and outstanding customer service all help CompuSystems add this distinguished honor to its growing list of achievements.

	MarketPlace365 www.marketplace365.com (877) 932-3400

MarketPlace365TM is a comprehensive, online lead-generation and communications virtual tradeshow platform that enables publishers, associations and tradeshow organizers to quickly, easily and affordably self-deploy and manage their own online multimedia “marketplace,” while creating a compelling social-media experience for the attendee. MarketPlace365 brings communities with common interests together online for commerce and information exchange. MarketPlace365 features include: social networking, search engine optimization, advanced analytics, videos, webinars, presentations and a full suite of marketing and communications tools. www.marketplace365.com MarketPlace365™ is a service of Onstream Media Corporation.

	FutureShow www.futureshow.net (310) 537-0216

When a home needs a facelift, the homeowner hires a home remodeler. Now the same can be done for “we’ve always done it this way” events. FutureShow is the rising star in event remodeling. Our fresh ideas, partnering approach, and understanding of budget limitations make us the go-to team. If you’re a planner who knows it is time for a facelift, let’s talk. Together we can make it happen. Healthcare and SMERF events with 200 to 2,500 attendees are our specialty. Visit our Website at www.futureshow.net or call Bob Hughes at 301.537.0216.

	Zerista www.zerista.com 3463 Blake St, Ste 200 Denver, CO 80205 720-230-6801

Zerista makes it easy to have the world's best web, mobile and social media tools at your event. Leading events around the world choose Zerista for our powerful platform, fanatical service, and flexible implementation options. Zerista helps attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors interact with a unified web and mobile suite. Zerista’s rich user and exhibitor profiles, interests-based matchmaking, networking tools, and a mobile app simplifies everything. Your web & mobile site will create a world where everyone involved in your event can not only plan, but organize, and participate. Event organizers love us, come find out why. Unify everyone before, during, and after your event with ZeristaPRO.

	a2z, Inc. http://a2zinc.net 10320 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 1250 Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 740-9200

a2z, Inc. provides event planners and organizers with a powerful web-based software suite that helps increase and accelerate booth sales. Our clients also realize improved productivity in back office processes; increased connectivity with their membership, CRM and financial databases; and an improved web presence for their attendees and exhibitors. Our features include online tradeshow floor plans, event websites, abstract/speaker management, matchmaking tools, personal itinerary builder, plus much more

	The Expo Group www.theexpogroup.com/ 5931 W. Campus Circle Drive Irving, TX 75063 972.580.9000

The Expo Group goes beyond general service contracting to form true partnerships with our clients. We offer technology and service solutions for your new-world challenges includes sponsorship sales, social media integration and 365-day branding. We are your Single Source Solution for event and exhibition needs including customized software and tools to bring together your face-to-face and onsite communities. Contact Dana at 972-580-9000, on twitter @theexpogroup or ddoody@theexpogroup.com to learn more. www.theexpogroup.com

	Alliance Tech www.alliancetech.com 8900 Shoal Creek Bldg. 400 Austin, TX 78757 (512) 617-2000

Alliance Tech is the leading provider of innovative technology solutions focused on marketing metrics for tradeshows, conferences and events. They have extensive experience in successfully delivering event solutions related to RFID, Lead Management, Mobile and Social Media. Alliance Tech’s Intelligent Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution can be used to track attendee interests and preferences at tradeshows, conferences and events. They are also the first to offer an end to end attendee experience with their latest kiosk and mobile solutions – Intelligent CONNECT and Intelligent CONNECT MOBILE.

	Prism Technologies www.prismtechnologiesinc.com 4898 S Old Peachtree Rd Suite 250 Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 446-9399

Interactive Wayfinder integrates interactive digital wayfinding maps with drill down information on the show, sessions, facility and the city. Through compelling rich media, 3D models, data-driven content, and a proven technology, Interactive Wayfinders are visually appealing, intuitive and interactive wayfinding solutions on large format touch screens. IWF has been deemed as "the best interactive mapping technology available" and "the best, intuitive customer experience for an interactive wayfinding solution" by industry experts. The system can be implemented on ONLINE, ON-SITE and MOBILE platforms with an integrated back-end for the most comprehensive interactive GREEN mapping solution.

	Barcoding Inc www.barcoding.com 2220 Boston Street Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 385-8532

Barcoding Inc. is a national systems integrator, specializing in the development, deployment, and management of supply chain and mobility systems based on automated data capture and wireless technology. More than 2,500 organizations depend on Barcoding Inc. as their trusted advisor for barcoding and radio frequency identification (RFID) applications automating operations in: field service, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, retail, transportation and logistics, and wholesale inventory. For more information, visit www.barcoding.com.

	Global Experience Specialists http://ges.com 950 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV 89119 (800) 443-9767

Las Vegas-based Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading provider of exhibition, event and retail marketing services. Given its recent consolidation with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and Becker Group, GES provides an even wider range of services, including turn-key official show services, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services – all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading shows and brands, including the International CES, Spring Fair Birmingham, International Woodworking Fair, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, Bell Helicopter, Genzyme, L’Oreal, Warner Bros., and Simon Property Group. For more information, visit www.ges.com

	onPeak www.onpeak.com 350 N Clark St, Ste 200 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 527-7270

onPeak delivers beyond-flawless event housing solutions to forward thinkers in the meetings industry. Ask any one of our clients, from tradeshow organizers and association planners to convention and visitors bureaus, and they'll tell you we do MORE than the rest.