October Convention Business Brings $102 Million to HoustonSeptember 2, 2008
Contact Information: ISA, The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society –ISA Annual EXPO The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society’s (ISA) 2008 Annual EXPO will be held Oct. 14-16 at Reliant Park. Management, engineering, production, IT and R&D professionals responsible for automation and control systems will attend EXPO to see the latest developments, advancements, practices and products in automation and control. Organized around six core themes, EXPO provides attendees with a content-rich environment that offers unlimited opportunity for exploration of key technologies, professional growth and interaction with like-minded professionals. Comprehensive coverage of automation and control technologies and techniques will be offered to delegates in technical sessions, “open to all” events like the X-Pod briefings and keynote presentations, as well as the exhibition. Attendees will hear solutions, ideas and real world applications that have helped others conquer their automation and control challenges, and get the chance to discuss with those who have done it, how to improve efficiency, production and profitability – and see the products and services that make it all happen. Attendees will also get to exchange knowledge and ideas with industry leaders -those who write the standards, author technical books and reports, and otherwise shape automation and control. More than 12,000 delegates are anticipated, which will bring an estimated $11.6 million to the local economy. Women of Faith, Inc. – Infinite Grace Conference Christian women from around the U.S. will head to the Toyota Center Oct. 24-25 for Women of Faith, Inc.’s Infinite Grace Conference. Women of Faith is a faith-based women’s organization that hosts events and creates resources that nurture women spiritually, emotionally and relationally. This inspiring two-day nondenominational Christian conference provides hope and encouragement to women of all ages and stages of life. During the conference, more than 16,000 women will have the opportunity to start or renew their relationship with God and connect with other women. Featuring a mix of contemporary music, comedy, drama and inspirational stories, the program aspires to help women renew their spirit with messages of hope and humor. The Houston conference is one of 28 scheduled around the U.S. this year and includes appearances by award-winning author Sheila Walsh, five time Grammy-award-winning Christian vocalist Sandi Patty and best-selling author and founder of the Women of Faith conferences Stephen Arterburn. More than 16,000 attendees are expected to attend, with an economic impact of $15.5 million. Quilts, Inc. – International Quilt Festival & Market Quilts, Inc.’s annual International Quilt Festival & Market will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center Oct. 25-Nov. 2. The Quilt Market - a retailers-only market - will take place Oct. 25-27, and will feature more than 1,100 booths, selling anything and everything that deals with making quilts, dolls or soft crafts. Considered to be the wholesale trade show event of the year for quilt shops and other quilt businesspeople, Market gives retailers from around the world a chance to preview and buy new fabric lines and patterns from internationally known textile artists and fabric designers, as well as check out the newest and latest gadgets and gizmos for their shops. The International Quilt Festival, open to the public, will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 2, with classes beginning on Oct. 27and Preview Night taking place October 29. Referred to as “The World’s Fair of Quilts,” the Quilt Festival is the largest annual quilt show, sale and quiltmaking academy in the world. This year’s Festival will feature more than 2,200 quilts and other fabric-arts pieces, more than 1,000 booths selling antique and contemporary quilts, supplies, books, notions, antiques, and crafts, and more than 425 classes, lectures and events for all skill levels. The Quilt Festival is open to the public, admission fees are $10 general, $8 seniors 65+ and free for children 10 and under. More than 50,000 delegates are anticipated, which will bring an estimated $48.7 million to the local economy. For more information on the International Quilt Festival & Market, visit www.quilts.com. # # # |
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