Big Ideas for Big Shows

Connect to Large Show Professionals & Insights

Large Show Roundtable exclusively serves executives, directors, show managers, and department managers responsible for shows with 125,000 net square feet and larger. Facilitated discussions explore data, exchange best practices, and solidify enduring connections. Clients will benefit from information-exchange and networking facilitated by Sam Lippman.

Every Decision Can Have Big Consequences

Your best resource for best practices and practical solutions is the community of large show professionals at LSR. Develop a wider circle of contacts with hard won insights that can enrich your show and your organization.

 

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November 6, 2025
Chicago, IL

Registration Fee

$445; $345 for each additional colleague.

Change in plans? Last minute substitutions are welcome or cancel for a full refund up to one week before LSR.

Top Shelf Amenities

  • Welcome reception and dinner.
  • Complimentary room night.
  • Provocative Keynote.
  • Breakfast and lunch included.

LARGE SHOW ROUNDTABLE

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What to Expect

LSR April 2025 Preliminary Agenda


 

  1. Presenting a timely round up of research relevant to executives and managers of large shows. Clients receive a copy of the complete Large Show Research Report.
  2. The exchange is fast and furious when the day's most valued takeaways are reviewed.

Popular LSR Topics

Every LSR covers different ground because every LSR is a fresh team of executives and managers bringing an unmatched wealth of experience. 

These are frequent topics of discussion:

  • Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
  • Recent Developments in Attendee Acquisition 
  • Negotiating with Your Destination for Additional Resources
  • Keeping Anchor Exhibitors Happy: Satisfying the Appetite for More Data
  • Guarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions

2025 Exclusive Roundtable Media Partner    

Trade Show Executive

Programming Endorsed by IAEE

Eligible for 6 clock hours towards CEM recertification.

Certified in Exhibition Management CEM FREEMAN

Lippman Connects' Industry Allies

Industry Allies

 

LSR 2025 Sponsors and Exclusive Roundtable Media Partner
 

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Lippman Connects You

  • Director of Conferences, Events, and Travel, Church of God In Christ
  • Director, Corporate Relations and Exhibition Services, RSNA - Radiological Society of North America
  • Director, Exhibits & Corporate Support, American Academy of Optometry
  • Director, Exhibits, AACR - American Association for Cancer Research
  • Director, Trade Show Operations, PMMI - Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
  • Event Director, RX Global
  • Event Manager - JCK, RX Global
  • Executive Vice President - Expo & Communication Services, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
  • Manager of Exhibition & Sponsorship, NSSF - The Firearm Industry Association
  • Sr. Director of Marketing, Exhibitions - Foodservice Vertical, Informa Connect
  • Sr. Marketing Specialist II, FABTECH Series, SME
  • Sr. Project Manager, FABTECH Series, SME
  • Sr. Show Manager, Technical Shows, Messe Frankfurt
  • Vice President, Meetings & Exhibits, AACR - American Association for Cancer Research

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