
Special Events
Friday, January 23
Industry Wide Celebration
7:00 pm
Hosted by Party and Paper Retailer and sponsored by various exhibitors, the Industry Party promises a fun and exciting party.
Saturday, January 24
IBA State of the Industry Breakfast
7:30 - 8:45 am
Room 310 ABDE
The IBA is an alliance of businesses and people with a common goal of furthering the interests of the balloon industry. The IBA State of the Industry Breakfast is a knowledge-networking function and is open to all balloon and party goods industry members. Topic of discussion will be: Strength of a Recession-Resistant Product: Surviving and Thriving in an Economic Downturn.
Registration Fee is $20 payable in advance.
Visit www.ibaonline.net for registration or call Marty Fish at 866-413-7358.
Registration Form
Halloween Style Show
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Halloween & Party Expo presents the 2009 Halloween Style Show, a celebration of the latest costume trends. It is a spectacular runway costume fashion presentation and promotion. Don’t miss an opportunity to view the latest styles and popular favourites – for men, women, teens, and children. The Halloween Style Show will kick off the expo’s exciting events.
Sunday, January 25
Rubie’s Annual Party
6:30 pm
This year, the George R. Brown Convention Center will be the venue for Rubie’s Annual Party.
Sunday, January 25 – Monday, January 26
Early Bird Education Sessions
Early Bird Education Sessions will be offered Sunday-Monday, 7:45 - 8:45 am.
*Early Bird seminars are free of charge.