Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association’s Annual Meeting Heads to Cleveland in June
April 20, 2014
This year’s Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) 2014 Annual Meeting will head to Cleveland, Ohio, June 21-24, where there not only is the new Cleveland Convention Center to check out, but also the city is the home to the new Global Center for Health Innovation.
“HCEA’s Annual Meeting convenes thought leaders who are innovating healthcare conventions and exhibits worldwide. Therefore, Cleveland is an ideal venue for our attendees to meet, experience, learn and network,” said Sue Huff, of Medtronic, Inc. and HCEA President.
She added, “During this year’s meeting, we will not only learn about crucial issues affecting our industry, but about the contributions to healthcare Cleveland is making through the new Global Center for Health Innovation.”
The highlight of the event is HCEA’s healthcare-specific education, which will showcase a variety of educational programs designed to assist healthcare association professionals and pharmaceutical, medical device and technology marketers develop innovative and strategic, yet practical, solutions to complex challenges they face in their everyday work.
Educational opportunities include the return of HCEA’s advanced-level education and a new offering for young professionals or those needing to refresh their convention exhibition skills. Educational workshops will be organized by the following themes: Regulatory and Compliance, Measurement, Marketing, Event Logistics and Planning, Global, Technology and Professional/Personal Development.
In addition, international speaker Jeff Tobe, CSP, will deliver the opening keynote address. Tobe will tell attendees how their organizations can design and implement the ideal customer experience.
Greg Harris, CEO and president of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will provide the closing address for the meeting. He will share insight into the success of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including its marketing strategy and what it means to the growth of Cleveland.
There are numerous networking opportunities planned during meeting, such as the Opening Reception at the House of Blues, Dinner with Strangers Dine-Around, sponsored receptions, HCEA’s Exhibit Hall and the Closing Reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
HCEA’s showfloor will feature close to 100 exhibitors from organizations that supply products and services to healthcare exhibitors.
New features include the HCEA Product Theater, where exhibiting companies can showcase a product or service to a targeted audience of healthcare exhibition planners and marketers.
The Global Center for Health Innovation is the only facility in the world that displays the future of health and healthcare innovation, education and commerce through state-of-the-art spaces, programs and virtual offerings. In addition, Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio region are home to the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, Sisters of Charity Health System and University Hospitals, along with other leading medical institutions.
More than 700 bioscience companies are located in the area, and Cleveland-area healthcare start-ups lead the Midwest in attracting business investments, bringing in nearly $200 million in the past two years. Tours of the Global Center for Health Innovation will be integrated into the HCEA Annual Meeting.
For more information or to register, please visit www.HCEA.org.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
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Sunshine Classic 2023
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Premiere Orlando 2023
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