Conference Schedule
Healthcare Conference
February 8, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics:
Conference Specifics:
Gold Sponsorship: $1600
Silver Sponsorship: $1100
Exhibit Space by December 1, 2007: $700
Exhibit Space after December 1, 2007: $1100
Spring Decision Makers Conference
April 23-24, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 330
Attendance Demographics: Consultants, CFOs, CEOs, and CPAs in industry
Conference Specifics: Topics include leadership, human resource issues, business and tax law, technology, and work/life balance.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by February 1, 2008: $950
Exhibit Space after February 1, 2008: $1350
Spring Government Workshop
May 2008 • Macon Conference Center
Average Attendance: 100
Attendance Demographics: CPAs in the government sector.
Conference Specifics: One day, in-depth workshop on a current topic specific to the governmental arena.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by February 22, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after February 22, 2008: $1150
Real Estate Conference
June 19, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 280
Attendance Demographics: Bankers, Developers, REITs, Business, and Residential.
Conference Specifics: Topics range from future ideas and plans, development, valuation, tax updates, debt and financing, technology, and economics.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by March 21, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after March 21, 2008: $1150
Georgia Federal Tax Conference
June 12-13, 200 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics: Experienced tax professionals who deal with sophisticated tax issues
Conference Specifics: The program will bring you up-to-date changes in the tax law, and the latest from Washington, DC in anticipation of future developments.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by March 14, 2008: $950
Exhibit Space after March 14, 2008: $1350
Annual Convention
June 22-25, 2008
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla.
The Annual Convention is a unique event that combines educational sessions with opportunities for networking in a fun-filled environment. Speak face-to-face with the decision-makers and heads of firms and companies at this three-day event. Contact Elizabeth Kistler at 404-504-2941 for specific exhibit and sponsorship opportunities and prices.
Estate Planning Conference
July 2008 • The Southern Pine at Callaway Gardens
Average Attendance: 120
Attendance Demographics: Estate Planning professionals.
Conference Specifics: Topics include IRS and current event updates, fiduciary accounting, and retirement planning.
Gold Sponsorship: $1700
Silver Sponsorship: $1200
Exhibit Space by May 2, 2008: $800
Exhibit Space after May 2, 2008: $1200
Southeastern Accounting Show (SEAS)
The Largest GSCPA Event of the Year
August 27-28, 2008
Join us in Atlanta and meet face-to-face with over 1,600 CPAs from every area of the profession. Gain access to the individuals who have buying power for their organizations. This conference is a region-wide two-day show including the hottest trends in accounting/auditing issues, personal development, technology, and taxation.
Special sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available for this conference. For a detailed summary of marketing opportunities for SEAS, please contact Elizabeth Kistler at 404-504-2941 or visit the SEAS Marketing page on the web site.
Financial Institutions Conference
September 17, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 110
Attendance Demographics: Banks, Credit Unions, CFOs, CEOs
Conference Specifics: Topics include e-commerce,
community banking, regulatory issues, and technology for financial institutions.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by June 27, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after June 27, 2008: $1150
Accounting Institute
October 3, 2008 • Classic Center, Athens
Average Attendance: 150
Attendance Demographics: CPAs from all areas of the profession.
Conference Specifics: Topics include profession regulations, fraud, peer review, and professional standards.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by July 11, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after July 11, 2008: $1150
Fall Decision Makers Conference
October 23, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 170
Attendance Demographics: Consultants, CFOs, CEOs, and CPAs in industry and the business community.
Conference Specifics: Topics include leadership human resource issues, business and tax law, technology, and work/life balance.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by July 25, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after July 25, 2008: $1150
Georgia Tax Forum - Atlanta
November 4-5, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 300
Attendance Demographics: Tax professionals in all areas.
Conference Specifics: Topics include everything needed to prepare for the upcoming tax season, estate planning, and legal issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by August 8, 2008: $950
Exhibit Space after August 8, 2008: $1350
Georgia Tax Forum - Savannah
December 4-5, 2008 • Coastal Georgia Center
Average Attendance: 160
Attendance Demographics: Tax professionals in all areas.
Conference Specifics: Topics include everything needed to prepare for the upcoming tax season, estate planning, and legal issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by September 5, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after September 5, 2008: $1150
Don Farmer Tax Seminars*
November 13, 2008 • Gwinnett Center
December 8-10, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 1000 over three days
Attendance Demographics: Tax professionals
Conference Specifics: Don Farmer, brings special insights to this exceptional event. The record number of attendees makes this an excellent opportunity to speak with potential buyers prior to tax season.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by September 5, 2008: $950
Exhibit Space after September 5, 2008: $1350
*Exhibit and sponsorship price is for one location only. Vendor must choose Cobb or Gwinnett when registering.
Government A&A Conference
December 12, 2008 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 150
Attendance Demographics: CPAs in the government sector
Conference Specifics: Topics include GASB updates, Yellowbook revisions, and other government accounting and auditing issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by September 12, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after September 12, 2008: $1150
2009 Healthcare Conference
February • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics:
Conference Specifics: Topics include
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by December 5, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after December 5, 2008: $1150
For more information on any of the conferences listed, or to reserve exhibit space, contact Elizabeth Kistler at 404-504-2941.
Please note that dates and locations on all conferences are subject to change due to facility availability.
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