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Please contact TSEA at 312.842.8732 for more information. Think about the time and resources you spend trying to make a sales connection hoping you'll get an opportunity to meet. Think about what you spend on the cost of the actual sales call, not to mention the time out of the office for one meeting. Now, think about what it would be like to have up to 15 quality sales meetings in a day and a half for one low price. Too good to be true? Read on. Introducing the FIRST and ONLY Face to Face Strategic Sourcing Event for the Exhibit and Event industry. |
Face-to-Face ConnectionsTM, developed by TSEA, brings buyers and sellers together to determine if there is the potential for a business match. In an efficient and cost effective way, service providers to the exhibit and event industry, and service seekers, meet in pre-planned, 30 minute sessions that are private, focused and results-oriented. Think of it as "speed dating" for the exhibit/event industry.
How does it work?
For a flat fee, service PROVIDERS, or HOSTS, are given a private room, minimum of 600 sq. ft. The space will include basic meeting necessities such as a conference table/chairs, AV for presentations, etc. or you can customize it to suit your needs and best reflect your company's service offering. Service SEEKERS, or GUESTS, will rotate into your space every 40 minutes. During your 30 minute meeting you have an opportunity to sell your product or service to a captive audience who has expressed an interest in your specific area of expertise.
TSEA is committed to your success. Educating our members on the value of it’s service providers members is at the heart of the association’s mission. We want to make sure your strategic connection is successful. TSEA will hold several Free webinars approximately 2 months prior to the event providing tips for a successful meeting. Want to get started on YOUR Face-to- Face connections? Contact TSEA at: face2face@tsea.org or call 312-949-5795
What is included in my participation fee?
As a HOST, your fees cover the travel participation expenses for our GUESTS. Our guests in return, after having indicated the services they are most interested in purchasing, sign a contract confirming that they will attend all meetings, that they are entering into the event in good faith with the intent to meet new suppliers, and that they have the authority to make purchasing decisions.
How are meeting pairings created?
All Guests and Hosts will be asked to fill out a profile identifying key business strategies. Guests are also given a listing of industry services and asked to rank them by interest. Guests and Hosts are then provided a list of all participants and asked to rank them by priority. The matches and meetings are arranged based on these preferences. You will be notified of your pre-arranged connections a minimum of 5-6 weeks prior to the event to give you time to prepare.
How many companies will be participating?
By design we want to keep the numbers small. No more than 25-30 Host companies can participate and approximately the same number of Guest companies will be invited. To ensure a broad spectrum of services are represented, a limited number of openings in each category will be allowed based on the Guest ran kings. Once all slots are sold, the category will be closed. Keeping the group small also provides greater visibility for our Hosts and greater opportunities for networking during the hospitality events.