The Event & Exhibiting Show 2010 Event Planner will make planning your visit, simple and intuitive! The interactive floorplan displays exhibitor location information visually, the dashboard allows you to browse exhibitors by name or product/service category and you can create a personalised event plan for reference on the day.
To get the most from the Event Planner, simply use the pull-down lists in the Dashboard to browse by product category or exhibitor name . Your results will be displayed in the results panel within the Dashboard.
You can view an exhibitor's company profile by selecting their stand and clicking "Profile" in the Information bubble, Dashboard or in your event plan list. Selected stands appear on the floorplan in pink.
To add a selected stand to your event plan click "Add" within the information bubble that is displayed. Alternatively, if your have multiple exhibitors displayed in the results panel, you can also use the "Add" button next to their name in that list. Exhibitor stands added to your event plan will change to dark blue and a key number will appear.
To SAVE your event plan for future reference, Select the "Save or Retrieve your personalised event plan" button below the Dashboard. When the Save/Retrieve dialog opens; enter your email address, specify if you would like a copy of your event plan sent to your inbox, indicate if you would like to receive information on the companies within your event plan and finally select Save to complete the operation.
Next time you enter the event planner system, you can RETRIEVE your plan by entering your email address and clicking the "Retrieve" button.
To share your event plan with a friend or coleague select Forward your event plan to someone you know below the Dashboard. In the dialog that appears, enter the email address to send your event plan to, Insert your name so they know who sent the event plan and select "Send". Optionally you can use the large text box to attach a message to the email.
To print your event plan simply click on the 
icon(found at the bottom of the dashboard). Your printing options will then be displayed. Tick the items you want included in your print-out and then select "Ok". At this point your standard print dialog will be shown. Different operating systems vary but in most cases it's fine to just leave the original settings. Finally select "Print" to complete the task.
You can return to the venue site plan at any time by clicking the "View the Site plan" link. From the siteplan you can access information about local accomodation, getting to and from the venue, parking, venue entrance, etc...
Don't forget to check back to the Event & Exhibiting Show 2010 website regularly for updates and new ways to make the most of your visit to the show.
