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Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, January 28

9 am -     5 pm

SHOW HOURS (Registration Opens at 8 am)

7:30 am

International Balloon Association (IBA) State of the Industry Breakfast
Meeting Room 320BE, Third Floor

10 am - 12 pm

Bloody Mary Happy Hour
Boo-hemian Lounge, Hall A

11 am - 11:30 am

Featured Presentation:
Sexy Balloon Fashion Show
Education/Demo Center, Hall E 

1 pm -     2 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Show
Front of Hall A

3 pm - 3:30 pm

Featured Presentation:
Sexy Balloon Fashion Show
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

4 pm -     5 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Show
Front of Hall A

5 pm -     7 pm

Halloween Costume Style Show
Main Stage, Expo Floor, Hall E

Complimentary beverages.

7 pm -     11 pm

 

NEW! Saturday Night After-Party
Little Woodrow's

Complimentary drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres for the first 400 guests. Shuttle provided. Exhibitors: Invite your costumed models!

7 am -     2 am Shuttle Service
Sunday, January 29

9 am -     6 pm

SHOW HOURS (Registration Opens at 8 am)

9:30 am - 10 am

Education Session:
Driving Traffic and Sales for Halloween 2012…Digital, Social, and E-Commerce!
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

10 am - 12 pm

Bloody Mary Happy Hour
Boo-hemian Lounge, Hall A

11 am - 11:30 am Education Session:
Driving Traffic and Sales for Halloween 2012…Digital, Social, and E-Commerce!
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

12 pm - 12:30 pm Demo Session:
Clever Cash-and-Carry Balloon Designs

Education/Demo Center, Hall E

1 pm -     2 pm Featured Presentation:
Dina’s Party - Favorite Tablescapes and More!


1 pm -     2 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Show
Front of Hall A

2:30 pm - 3 pm

Demo Session:
Just for Kicks / Silly String Presentation with Houston Rockets Mascot
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

4 pm - 4:30 pm Education Session: 
Make Your Customer Service CONTAGIOUS!
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

4 pm -     5 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Shows
Front of Hall A

7 pm - ?????

Rubie's Annual Halloween Bash
See Booths #2519/2619 for details

7 am -     12 am Shuttle Service
Monday, January 30

9 am -     6 pm

SHOW HOURS (Registration Opens at 8 am)

9:30 am - 10 am Education Session:
3 Critical Merchandising Mistakes Retailers Make
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

10 am - 12 pm

Bloody Mary Happy Hour
Boo-hemian Lounge, Hall A

12 -  12:30 pm

Demo Session:
Live Body Paint Demonstration
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

1 pm - 1:30 pm Education Session:
Halloween Industry Trend Panel
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

1 pm -     2 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Shows
Front of Hall A

2:30 pm - 3 pm

Demo Session:
Creative Balloon Decorating
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

4 pm - 4:30 pm Education Session: 
Social Media - It’s about Relationships

Education/Demo Center, Hall E

4 pm -     5 pm

Leg Avenue Sexy Costume Shows
Front of Hall A
*Leg Avenue will be drawing a winner for a new car during this performance!*

9 pm -     1 am

Exclusive Event for HPE Attendees
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar - Houston Pavilions

7 am -     7 pm Shuttle Service
Tuesday, January 31

9 am -     2 pm

SHOW HOURS (Registration Opens at 8 am)

9:30 am - 10 am Education Session:
Social Media - It’s about Relationships

Education/Demo Center, Hall E

10 am - 12 pm

Bloody Mary Happy Hour
Boo-hemian Lounge, Hall A

12 pm - 12:30 pm

Demo Presentation:
Halloween Sytrofoam Props
Education/Demo Center, Hall E

12 pm -    4 pm

Complimentary Airport Shuttle
Departs from Hall D

*Must present buyer badge to board

7 am -     5 pm Shuttle Service

Pre-Expo Events:

Thursday, January 26
7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Party Club of America Members Conference - Halloween
Hilton of Americas Hotel, Ballroom of Americas

12 pm - 5 pm

Paper First Affiliates Annual Conference
Hilton of Americas Hotel

1 pm - 6 pm

Party Club of America Members Conference - Direct Import
Hilton of Americas Hotel, Ballroom of Americas

6 pm - 10 pm

Party Club of America Members Party
Party Boy Store, 1515 Studemont / Houston TX 77007

Friday, January 27
8:15 am - 5 pm

Party Club of America Members Conference / Educational Seminars
Hilton of Americas Hotel, Ballroom of Americas

8:30 am - 5 pm Paper First Affiliates Annual Meeting
Hilton of Americas Hotel

7 pm - 11 pm Industry Gala, Hosted by Party & Paper Retailer
By Invitation Only