"MATSO forums are among the most honest in the industry, because the group is open only to show managers in the field. And because the membership is exclusive, it's easy to connect with anyone on the roster."

MATSO's industry leading events reflect the complexity, reach, influence and Best Practices unique to large-scale trade shows.

• Discover new solutions to your toughest challenges
• Network with the largest group of senior-level show
professionals in the industry
• Help guide and develop new strategies and policy
• Share your ideas. Share your imagination
• Chart your future
• Stay current
• Make a difference

MATSO generally holds 2 meetings each year:

• MATSO Meeting in conjunction with the International Baking Show, September 27, 2010 Las Vegas
  Members Only
• MATSO spring Marketing Exchange Program – Social Media Follow Up, May 6, 2010 – Vision Council Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
  Members Only
• In addition, Task Force meetings are convened via teleconferencing as needed.

MATSO meetings are the forum for information-sharing and problem-solving. Round-table discussions are rich with insight. You'll have a chance to address your most daunting challenges together with your industry peers. And invited experts brief attending members on issues of highest importance.

Press Releases:

July 20, 2005 - Recap - MATSO Annual Business Meeting and Conference
MATSO Meeting Recap - June 22-23, Annual Meeting and Conference, Chicago, IL
New BOD Appointments and New Marketing Program
MATSO's First Marketing Exchange Program Brings Together Top Marketers From Large Trade Show Industry

MATSO Marketing Exchange Program

The Major American Trade Show Organizers has developed and brought to market a new program called the MATSO Marketing Exchange Program. Paige Pringle, National Trade Productions, Ashley Mills, Vision Council of America and Meg Ellacott, Managing Director of MATSO head up the Committee to implement this program. "The Group, as a whole, wanted to see more focus placed on the trade show marketing arena since this is tops on everyone's list these days," said MATSO's Chair, Pat Dwyer. The program will be geared toward MATSO marketing teams and those prospective MATSO members who meet the eligibility rules of 200,000 nsf size shows and above. Two to three meetings will be held annually on critical marketing issues in the Washington, DC area.

Task Force Meetings:

Currently, five City Task Forces are in place to focus on the needs and concerns of members holding their events in Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando. Members may participate in any or all of the Task Forces.

Task Force meetings are typically held via teleconferencing throughout the year, with activities reported at MATSO's Annual Meeting.