Now it's an absolutely magnificent opportunity to learn. Over the years we have learned that the most effective speakers are members of our group. It's much more effective to have one of your peers tell you what actually happens with a computer, what the problems are, etc. They don't know how much trouble they've got. It varies, but in most cases the host of next year's meeting is responsible, sometimes picking up attendant costs.
Dues vary markedly.
The show managers division of the International Society of Restaurant Association Executives has no dues at all. You and your show can only gain by learning how other people are doing things and by trying to come up with a better mousetrap. Copyright 1989 by EXPO Magazine. All rights reserved.