Trade Shows 2008

IRSG frequently showcases our new products at tradeshows across the country throughout the year. We invite you to visit us at the following shows and check out our latest products:

International Restaurant Show 
Safe Patient and Movement Conference
GlobalShop 
American Operating Room Nurses (AORN)
American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting (AONE)
Northwest Foodservice Show
International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Managers (IAHCSMM)
N. Carolina Assoc. of Healthcare Resources & Materials Management (NCAHRMM)
Association for Healthcare Resource and materials management (AHRMM)
American Society of Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
Association of Occupational Health Professionals National  Conference (AOHP)

International Restaurant Show  2/24 - 2/27
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 
IRSG Booth #: 2406

The International Restaurant Show is the fastest-growing food show in the nation, expected to double in size in 2008. The show is supported by state associations representing more than $20 billion in annual restaurant sales.  

Visit http://www.lasvegasrestaurantshow.com/ for more information.

 Safe Patient and Movement Conference  3/10 - 3/14
Where:  Buena Vista Palace Hotel, Buena Vista, CA
IRSG Booth # 316

This conference will provide participants with cutting edge research, best practices, and lessons learned in safe patient handling. The conference includes diverse learning opportunities, including plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, workshops, “hands on” practice sessions, and a large exhibit hall with new and emerging technologies. Innovations from around the world will be presented, addressing such topics as safety legislation, practice tips, technology solutions, effective training techniques, successful organizational strategies, and building a business case for safe patient handling programs. Detailed conference materials will include a textbook on Safe Patient Handling, education materials and other cognitive aids and tools to facilitate implementation of best practices.

For more information, visit http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/sphm/

 GlobalShop  3/18 - 3/20
Where: McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
IRSG Booth #: 6218

More than 15,000 buyers from around the world attend GlobalShop each year to see the largest and most comprehensive display of products and services for the retail industry.  The expo hall at GlobalShop features over 900 exhibiting companies and more than 8,000 new products and services.For more info, visit http://www.globalshop.org/globalshop/index.jsp

 AORN 55th Congress  3/30 - 4/3
Where: Anaheim Convention Center
IRSG Booth #: 583

The annual show for Perioperative professionals who are ready to improve their practice, learn from experts and peers, share their passion, expand their knowledge, increase patient safety, and excel in the perioperative profession.   Featuring an extensive variety of courses, speakers and events, this multi-facited show provides a wealth of informaiton for medical professionals.  Visit the exhibit hall for the latest medical innovations.

For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/Education/EducationEvents/Congress/GeneralInformation/

  American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting - 4/26 - 4/28
Where: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA
IRSG Booth #: 929

AONE's Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier education and networking hot-spot for nurse leaders.

For more information, visit http://www.aone.org/aone/conference2008/welcome.html

 Northwest Foodservice Show  4/27 - 4/28
Where: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA
IRSG Booth #: 1607

Produced by the Washington and Oregon Restaurant Associations, and now in its 46th year, you’ll want to plan for two days of action-packed show festivities including:

• A trade show exhibit floor featuring more than 500 booths
• Educational Seminars led by industry experts
• Kitchen tips from first rate Northwest chefs on the Chef Demonstration Stage
• Sampling of northwest beers at the Washington Beer Commission Tasting Pavilion
• And much more!

Visit http://www.nwfoodserviceshow.com/ for more details

 IAHCSMM 2008 Annual Conference 5/4  5/7
Where: Silver Lagacy Hotel, Reno, NV
IRSG Booth #: 67

IAHCSMM’s 43rd Annual Meeting in 2008 will mark 50 years of serving the Central Service community, and promises to be our best meeting ever.  Details will be forthcoming and we will keep you informed.

Visit http://iahcsmm.org/reno_info.htm for more details

NCAHRMM Spring Education Conference and Exhibit - 5/18 - 5/21
Where: The Wilmington Hotel, Wilmington, North Carolina

Speakers and educational opportunities are offered throughout the 3-day conference, along with a fun variety of activities.

Visit http://www.ncahrmm.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/486 for more details

AHRMM (Association for Healthcare Resources and Materials Management) Annual Conference  7/20 - 7/23 
Where: Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
IRSG Booth #  609

 At the AHRMM08 Conference, you will participate in exceptional educational and networking programs specific to the healthcare supply chain profession and test-drive the latest marketplace solutions in AHRMM’s ever-expanding Exhibition. AHRMM08 is the one place to find innovative new products to maximize your supply chain efficiencies and discover new solutions for your healthcare organization.

Connecting People, Partners and Possibilities... it’s all about connecting healthcare environmental services and housekeeping professionals to other healthcare disciplines and tools needed to perform their jobs more effectively!

Visit http://www.ashes.org/ashes/conference/2007/index.html for more information

Association of Occupational Health Professionals National  Conference (AOHP)  9/17 - 9/20
Where: Adams Mark Denver, Denver, CO
IRSG Booth #: 47

 The Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) is an organization dedicated to promoting educational and professional growth opportunities for its members, and to advocating the protection and well-being of healthcare workers in a cost-effective manner.

 For the meeting agenda and othere information, go to http://www.aohp.org/conference/ for details