Hawaii Trade Conference

The Hawaii Trade Conference/Mainland Edition is famous for providing its attendees a unique mix of valuable business sessions with memorable social events and unique interactive opportunities. The 2008 event will feature:

High-profile speakers
Panel discussions on the key topics in the industry
Roundtable discussions between manufacturers and retailers
"Meet the Industry" trade event where attendees get a unique presentation of the newest products and services from a variety of industry participants

Social events at previous conferences have included golf outings, sponsored meals and evening social events, live charity auctions, athlete appearances and more.

2008 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Updated 4/3/08 — subject to change)
Date	Time	Activity
Sunday April 13	9:00 a.m.	Retailing for Success Seminar, sponsored by Topps
	2:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Registration, sponsored by Donruss
	5:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Upper Deck Private Reception, sponsored by Upper Deck (Note: By invitation only)
	7:30 - 10:00 p.m.	Retailer reception, sponsored by Topps (Note: By invitation only)
Monday April 14	8:00 a.m.	Upper Deck Golf Outing
	3:30 p.m.	First-time attendee orientation
	4:00 p.m.	Manufacturer’s Roundtable - Tristar
	6:00 p.m.	Opening Reception at Chase Field (downtown Phoenix), sponsored by MLB Properties, MLB Players Association, Topps and Upper Deck
Tuesday April 15	7:00 a.m.	Breakfast, sponsored by NFL and NFL Players Inc
	8:15 a.m.	Business Session/ Welcome
	8:30 a.m.	Keynote Speaker: Brandon Steiner
	9:30 a.m.	Panel Discussion – Trading Card Manufacturers
	10:15 a.m.	Panel Discussion – Growing in a Stalled Economy
	11:00 a.m.	Speaker: Jay Johnstone
	12:00 p.m.	Luncheon, sponsored by NBA
	1:30 p.m.	Manufacturer's Roundtable – Upper Deck
	2:30 p.m.	Manufacturer's Roundtable – MLBPA
	3:30 p.m.	Manufacturer’s Roundtable – Donruss
	5:30 p.m.	Evening reception, including presentation of the annual industry awards, and 12th annual Great Hawaii Auction, hosted by Tristar Productions
Wednesday April 16	7:00 a.m.	Breakfast, sponsored by NHL, the NHLPA and Upper Deck
	8:30 a.m.	Speaker: Todd McFarlane
	9:15 a.m.	Panel Discussion – State of the Hobby Shop
	10:00 a.m.	Meet the Industry, Part One
	12:30 p.m.	Lunch
	1:30 p.m.	Meet the Industry, Part Two
	4:00 p.m.	Manufacturer’s Roundtable – Press Pass
	6:00 p.m.	Retailer “Best Practices” mixer
Thursday April 17	7:30 a.m.	Breakfast
	8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Business Program: “Show Us Your Website”
	11:00 a.m.	Conference concludes