2010 NFPA Conference & Expo

NFPA Expo opens for business, networking

 

With the snip of a (giant) ribbon, the 2009 NFPA Exposition officially opened yesterday afternoon. President Jim Shannon, Chair Paul Fitzgerald, and Marc Rosenstock from ROC Exhibitions did the honors, allowing hundreds of conference attendees access to the expo, where more than 300 exhibitors are displaying the latest fire, life, and electrical safety products, and attendees can get get important face-time with the exhibitors.

The Expo will be open today from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, and on Wednesday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

- Mike Hazell

NFPA expo hall getting a makeover

 
The sounds of hammers pounding and bubble wrap snapping signal that just 24 hours remain until the grand opening of the 2009 NFPA Expo. On Monday at 3:30 pm, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick-off the expo, where hundreds of exhibitors will showcase their technologies, products, and services. More from the Expo floor tomorrow...

Download the 2009 conference brochure

Take a look at our new, 12-page brochure (PDF, 3.4 MB) for a full preview of our upcoming conference.

Inside, you'll find a run-down of our more than 130 educational sessions, including dozens of case studies, test results, and code updates, as well as details on the 21 pre-conference seminars we'll be offering on June 6-7.

And don't forget: you get free Expo-only registration if you sign-up by April 30, 2009.

A view from the NFPA booth

By Bob Finn

Throughout this year's World Safety Conference & Exposition, the NFPA booths were busy providing information about our codes/standards, public safety campaigns, trade publications, and education services.

Don't miss this year's Exposition

Elvis and Penn & Teller together in one room? Where else but Vegas?

Block out some time in your busy schedule to attend the kick-off of the NFPA Exposition at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Monday, June 2. At 3:30 pm, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting will signal the official opening of the expo. Inside, take a closer look at the latest fire, life, and electrical safety products and get important face-time with more than 330 exhibitors.

Elvis will be “in the building” and the magic team of Penn & Teller, fresh off their performance at our Opening Session, will be on-hand to say hello and sign autographs. You’ll also be able to purchase Penn & Teller merchandise.

And be sure to stick around for our Opening Night Reception in the expo hall from 6:00-7:30 pm. This is prime time to grow your list of personal and professional contacts while you enjoy beverages and light refreshments.

While you’re wandering the expo, be sure to enter our Grand Prize Giveaway of a trip to Rome and Florence, Italy for two, sponsored by Cooper Notification. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30. You must be present in the expo hall to win.

Exposition Hours

• Monday, June 2
  3:30-7:30 pm (Reception: 6:00-7:30 pm)
• Tuesday, June 3
  11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, June 4
  10:00 am – 2:00 pm