Texas State Autism Conference
The 19th
annual Texas State Conference on Autism was held in Arlington, Texas. The
three day conference drew parents and teachers from all over the state and
had an attendance of 2000+. In addition to the over 60 classes of various
educational content, the participants were able to visit the various
tradeshow merchants, and received a welcome bag complete with program and
promotional items.
Coordination Efforts included:
- overall turn-key event management including all logistical aspects of event
· coordinated event sponsorship and underwriting including $5000 first time sponsor
· coordinated all collateral material, including signage, brochures and 50-page event program
- speaker and VIP management including travel, room accommodations, and session needs for 75 speakers
- exhibitor and sponsor communication and management
- budget development and maintenance
- vendor selection and contract negotiations including hotel, audiovisual, printing and transportation
- ordered and assembled attendee bags
- coordinated onsite registration and managed 100 volunteers and staff
- on-site logistics and operations
Clients
Comments: “Elias Events worked diligently with us to produce a first rate
event. They were given many constraints, including a space that was too
small and used their skills to help define the event parameters.” Dina
Hinojosa – Education Service Center 2