New York, New York - November 9, 2006 -
What: The BiZBash M&C and Meeting Event Style Show 2006
The sixth annual Trade Show and Conference for Event, Meeting, and Party Planning Professionals Featuring Event, Meeting, and Party Trends

The event industry is hot, with brands turning to events rather than traditional advertising, product placement at events being under attack from the IRS with the goodie bag controversy, and events paving the way as the new edge of luxury marketing. From party planners to event productions to meeting planners—the competition for memorable ideas is more intense every year. See the latest resources and ideas at this years largest trade show for event, party, and meeting planners in New York.

Story Ideas and Topics Include:

• Keynote: How events are becoming more effective than traditional advertising for the biggest brands in the world.
• Keynote: The Disney Approach to Meetings and Events
• “Taste Makers” Luncheon (a gathering of top event professionals): The Luxury Culture and its Effects on Events
• Seminar: The Cutting Edge of Event Design
• Seminar: Exploring the New Food Frontiers
• Roundtable: How Far Will You Go: Coupling Wild Décor with Corporate Culture
• Roundtable: The Goodie Bag Controversy: What happens to the product placement industry if stars can’t get free gifts in their goodie bags at major events?
• Special Presentations: From 6:00-6:30 PM, Comedy Central’s Greg Giraldo will host the BiZBash Hall of Fame ceremony to honor cake maven, Sylvia Weinstock; the largest trade show producer in NY, Jeff Little; PR style guru, Susan Magrino Dunning; event technology visionary, Peter Scharff; leader of the Council of Protocol Executives, Felice Alexrod; and New York’s catering leaders, Great Performances and it’s CEO, Liz Neumark.