Call For Papers

The Summit will focus on a broad range of topics related to research and
education in the convention and exposition/incentives and events field. Papers
with any of the following or related subjects would be highly appropriate
for presentation:

Convention and exposition marketing
Effective use of audio-visual materials
Event Management and Marketing
Exhibition management and marketing issues (E.g. selling exhibit space, exhibit floor layout, booth design, exhibitor and attendee marketing)
Human resources issues for the convention & exposition industry
Impact of technology (E.g. electronic meetings, virtual trade shows)
Impacts of conventions and expositions on their host communities
Incentives
Issues facing conventions and expositions in the twenty-first century
Legal aspects of conventions and expositions
Meeting management and marketing issues (E.g. site selection, housing, scheduling, promotion)
Negotiation with suppliers, clients, and labor unions
Planning and development issues for convention and exposition
destinations
Studies relating to key industry players (E.g. convention & visitors
bureaus, convention and exhibition venues, meeting managers,
exhibition organizers, exhibition managers)

Submission Guidelines

Brochure 2008 (PDF Format)

Three-page abstracts (typed, single-spaced) of proposed papers should
be submitted for final selection process. Indicate the author’s name
and affiliation only on the cover page of the abstract and they should
not be indicated anywhere in the abstract.
Submit abstracts to Summit Co-Chairman, Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, by
electronic mail to ICES2008@unlv.edu.sg
Paper Review Committee will conduct a refereed screening of
abstracts. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to submit Full
Papers follow by the provided specification.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 November 2007
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 December 2007
Once the paper is accepted, at least one of the authors must register
for and present the paper at the Summit.

Publication Plan

Final copies of accepted papers will be professionally published with ISBN
number prior to the Summit.

Get Published in the Journal of Convention & Event Tourism

Submitted & Approved papers to ICES 2008 will be
considered for publication in a special edition of the
Journal of Convention & Event Tourism (JCET).
The JCET provides multidisciplinary perspectives on
conventions, exhibitions and events. Getting published in
this journal will enhance your visibility and recognition
in this field.

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