Attendee Information

See you at Mid-Am 2011!

Mid-Am 2011

January 19 - 21, 2011

Navy Pier

Chicago, Illinois

 

Mid-Am provides attendees with opportunities to…

Learn new concepts	Develop new business relationships
Investigate new product lines	Maintain established contacts

Have a general question about the show?

Visit the Attendee FAQ section to view answers to commonly asked Mid-Am questions!

Information that may be of interest to the Mid-Am attendees:

• Special Attractions and Events
  • Sustainability Zone - A specialized section on the trade show floor, comprised of exhibitors focusing on one of the most relevant industry topics - sustainability.  In addition, the Sustainability Zone also contains:
    • 30-Minute Clinics, offering short instructive presentations on products, services, and concepts within the green industry such as proper techniques, designing, installation, and more.
  • Mid-Am Mixer and Reception - Back by popular demand, the Mid-Am Mixer & Reception is a great way to meet new people, grow your network, and mingle with like-minded professionals in the green industry.  And best of all, it's FREE!
  • Exhibitor new products, show specials and prize drawings/special guests- Check out which exhibitors will be featuring new products, who will have show specials and who will have a prize drawing and special guest!
    
    
• Attendee Registration/Information
  • Registration—registration is now closed.  Please check back this fall for Mid-Am 2011 registration information  
  • Hotels/Chicago —hotel information including reservations and Chicago's places of interest.
  • Parking & Directions —parking details and a map showing directions to McCormick Place West.
    
    
• Educational Sessions
  • Pre-Conference Workshop —description of the pre-show event that presents constructive information on developing your business.
  • Midwinter Conference — descriptions of the various educational sessions organized by interest track.
  • Mentoring Roundtable - discuss hot topics, share ideas, and discover solutions for your business challenges with industry veterans.
  • Education Partners - As an added dimension, several related programs and associations have partnered with Mid-Am to offer more in the way of providing career-enhancing skills and continuing education credits.  Some educational opportunities are even included with a trade show admission!
  • Irrigation Association Exams - details for exams designed especially for irrigation professionals.
  • Industry Meetings —industry-related meetings being held in conjunction with Mid-Am.
    
    
• Exhibit Locators
  • Interactive Floor Plan —an interactive floor plan that allows you to locate exhibitor booths.
  • Exhibitor Directory —a list of current Exhibitors, including live connections to their websites.
  • Product Locator —a cross-reference built into the interactive floor plan for locating exhibitors by the products and services they provide.
    
    
• About Mid-Am
  • Trade Show Strategies & Networking —helpful hints and opportunities to help make your Mid-Am experience productive.
    
  • President's Message — an overview of what to expect from Mid-Am's President.
  • Sponsors: IGIA, ILCA, WGIF—see how these three green industry organizations who sponsor Mid-Am help to support and promote the industry