
2008 SWDA Convention & Trade Show
September 14-17, 2008
Doubletree Lloyd Center
Portland, Oregon
Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 21, 2008.
Book online or call 503-281-6111 to make your reservations. Reference group code “PCS” to get the group rate.
To be added to the mailing list for this event, send an email to marci@ksgroup.org. Check back often for updates.
Annual Convention & Trade Show
Offering unparalleled networking opportunities, the Annual Convention & Trade Show features speakers, seminars, panel discussions and social events. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the most influential post card and souvenir distributors in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Attendance Profile
The SWDA Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of its kind for distributors of post cards and souvenirs. SWDA members from throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean attend this event searching for new products to add to their lines and to place orders for their coming season. This is the BIGGEST buying show of the year for the majority of the association’s distributor members.
Download SWDA’08 Attendee form
Download SWDA’08 Registration form
Members can register online by logging into the Members Only section of the website.
Who should exhibit?
Suppliers of post cards and related printed goods, manufacturers or importers of souvenirs and other tourist products all have a place at the SWDA show. Products displayed include post cards, calendars, souvenir books, posters, placemats and other printed goods; screen printed and embroidered t-shirts, hats and other sportswear. Souvenir items include glassware, ceramics, magnets, key chains, plush items, puzzles, pens, candy, screen savers, jewelry and novelty items.
Download Exhibitor Application
Download Product Presentations form
Download Booth Representative Listing form
2008 Convention & Trade Show Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Board of Directors Meeting
8:00am – 10:00am
Attendee Registration
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wine Country Tour (pre-show event, additional fee required)
11:00am -6:00pm
Awards Viewing
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Hospitality Suite
6:00-11:00pm
Monday, September 15, 2008
Registration
7:30am - 12:00pm
Continental Breakfast
7:30am-8:30am
Awards Viewing
8:00am - 7:00pm
Exhibitor Move-in / Silent Auction Set-up
8:00am – 5:00pm
General Session & Speakers / Panels
8:30am – 12:00pm
Lunch
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Product Presentations – 2 concurrent sessions
1:00-4:00pm
General Session II
4:00-5:00pm
Hospitality Suite
7:30-11:00pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
SWDA 2008 Trade Show & Silent Auction
8:30am - 5:00pm
Buffet Lunch
11:30am - 1:30pm
Awards Banquet
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Board of Directors Meeting
8:00am - 10:00am
SWDA 2008 Trade Show
8:00am - 3:30pm
Trade Show Tear-down/Move out
3:30-10:00pm
Theme Dinner at McMenamin’s Edgefield
7:00pm - 10:00pm