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a2zShow8

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Industry leading software for better booth sales, event websites and attendee engagement

a2zShow is our Cadillac software platform for organizations with larger shows or more complex needs. Highly configurable; easy to learn, a2zShow can integrate with most accounting and association management platforms, customer databases and registration suppliers; and can be customized to meet your unique requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who are the primary users of a2zShow?
A. a2zShow is an event management solution designed for non-profit and for-profit organizations that produce or manage expositions and conferences. Current users include independent show organizers, trade associations, professional societies and corporations from all over the world. a2z solutions include two interfaces:

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New Features in a2zShow8

We have worked with our customers to further improve the features and usability of our solutions. We have also incorporated the latest Web 2.0 technologies in a2zShow8 to make sure that we utilize the emerging technologies to our customers' advantage: Choice of multiple website design templates allows higher flexibility in matching the event branding a2zGadgets make relevant show information available to organizers, exhibitors, attendees and other industry actors from anywhere on the internet, from any device Built-in Google Custom Search Engine allows you to harness the power of Google to create a search engine based on the links on your website or blogroll tailored to your needs  Use the power of Really Simple Syndication (RSS 2.0) to seamlessly stream exhibitor and session updates to exhibitors and attendees exhibitorAdvantage is a new way to accelerate booth sales, improve exhibitor retention and raise the event profile Enhanced call for papers and conference management modules offer an improved user experience for conference managers, speakers and attendees ExecutiveDashboard provides real-time company-wide show-by-show performance reporting that allows senior executives to run "what-if" scenarios based on projected revenue and NSF sales

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• Administrative back-end websites with secure admin access to specific events and tasks for each staff member allowing the management staff to manage and market the events
  
• Public websites that allow attendees, exhibitors, speakers, press and event participants to browse and explore the event information. Secure logins and self-serve tools allow the participants to personalize the virtual event experience while preparing for the live event.

Q. What differentiates a2z from other event management software solutions in the market?
A. a2zShow is a single, central database system that provides insight into all your events, from year to year. This popular, online, real-time tool for event managers can be used easily and effectively throughout an organization, enabling information to flow seamlessly between different software applications, legacy systems, and the Internet.

a2zShow is based on Microsoft.NET technology and is designed to share information using a single, simple interface over the Internet, without requiring you to download, buy, install or maintain any desktop or server software.

Q. Can a2zShow integrate with my registration and AMS/CRM systems?
A. a2zShow offers built-in and customizable integrations with leading CRM, AMS, sales, and CAD systems to reduce double data entry and user errors.

Q. We have a large team working on the different aspects of our event. Can we allow different team members to access different parts of the system?
A. a2zShow allows secure admin access to the specific events and tasks that each staff member needs to work on

Q. Our participants are clamoring for matchmaking and social networking tools. Does a2zShow have these features?
A. Easy-to-use personalization tools for improving the attendee event experience are a part of a2z. For the next-generation networking tools, a2zShow can be configured with networkNow! matchmaking, networking and appointment scheduling tools for attendees, exhibitors, speakers and organizers.

Q. How does a2zShow handle booth sales?
A. a2zShow allows online, onsite and offline booth sales with online payments and full financial tracking and auditing. You and your staff can create and send messages and confirmation letters in MS Word or HTML to your attendees, exhibitors, and speakers

Q. We have international shows that measure booth space in the metric system. Can a2zShow handle that?
Option to manage the show floor in metric units for international events

Q. What kind of reports are available for our admin staff?
A. a2zShow includes detailed graphical reporting tools to highlight booths on the floor plan using custom criteria. It also comes standard with powerful and flexible a2z reporting engine for better data-mining and reporting. You can even run custom SQL queries and save them for future use.

Q. We have a large conference along with our expo. Does a2zShow handle only the floor plan and booth sales?
A. a2zShow offers complete conference marketing and management with automated call for papers, submissions grading and session details publishing. Comprehensive conference and speaker management modules let your presenters and speakers view a list of their sessions, add and edit bios, and submit AV requirements using their own secure login.

Q. We would like to automate out printed show guide. Currently we spend hours calling, collecting and editing exhibitor profiles.
A. Printed show directories can be compiled directly from information uploaded by exhibitors and staff and the content can be output automatically using custom layout in HTML or MS Word^® formats.

Q. Can my General Service Contractor access my expo information?
A. Sending changes to the floor plan to your contractor can be time-consuming and error-prone. a2z allows you to give secure access to real-time exhibitor list, booth inventory, logs, and real-time floor plan that can be downloaded into AutoCAD without requiring redrawing the floor plan. The contractor will have access only to the information that they require.

Q. What kind of attendee tools are available in a2zShow?
A. Attendees love the attractive and easy-to-use personalization tools, including:

• 'Why Attend' justification report
• Interactive exhibitor list linked to exhibitor profiles, products, show specials, and press releases
• Online request forms to contact exhibitors
• Personalized floor plan with high-quality floor plan printing
• Complete listing of programs, session descriptions, schedules, venues, etc.
• Personalized conference itinerary

Q. What kind of exhibitor tools are available in a2zShow?
A. a2zShow is dedicated to increasing the event utilization and ROI for exhibitors before, during and after the live event:

• 'Why Exhibit' justification report
• Online booth space reservation and sales
• Online booth setup with company and product information
• Self-serve tools to manage leads, appointments, attendee requests, products, press releases, exhibitor designated contractors, and show specials
• Matchmaking, networking, automatic lead generation, and appointment scheduling
• Real-time access to summary statements, orders, invoices and payments
• Online payment options

Q. What are the key features of the exposition management module?
A. a2zShow has very comprehensive tools for exposition marketing and management:

• Full financial tracking and auditing
• Real-time, printable floor plan with graphical reports
• Integration with in-house accounting, AMS, CRM, CAD and legacy systems
• Central event management system to plan, publish and measure all your events
• Powerful reporting engine with canned and custom reports
• WYSIWYG content and marketing template management

Using an Older Version?

If you are using an older version of a2zShow and would like to learn more about upgrading to version 8, please contact your a2z account manager.

“a2z worked diligently with our team to deliver a complex solution and helped us exceed our business targets such as revenue and NSF sold. The value proposition that a2z offers to us and to our exhibitors and attendees is tremendous.”
                 - Jason McGraw, Senior Vice President of Expositions,
International Communications Industries Association (InfoComm)