2012 ISPA Conference & Expo
BY THE NUMBERS
15-17
17
Dates in October when the 2012
ISPA Conference & Expo is set
to take place at the Gaylord
Palms Resort & Convention
Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
US$107,000
Last year’s ISPA
Foundation Auctions and
raffle proceeds in U.S.
Number of highly respected
dollars. In total, there
Professional Development
were 232 Auction items
Sessions (PDS) speakers who
will share expert insights,
last year. With the Spa
Consumer Snapshot
educational tools, tips and
resources at the 2012 ISPA
Conference & Expo. Selected by task forces composed
Initiative set to be
released soon, this year’s
of spa-industry volunteers, this year’s lineup is a mix of
Auctions proceeds will
highly respected and select spa industry insiders as well
once again help fund next
as outside-the-industry experts.
year’s consumer research.
19
30
Number of 2012 ISPA Conference & Expo sponsors who have already given their
commitment and support to this year’s Conference (as of June 1, 2012). To read all
about this year’s sponsors, go to Pulse’s Conference Sponsors section (pages 59 to 73).
Percentage of product
launches on the Expo
floor last year. With its
reputation for being the event for
product launches, the Expo is a
must-see for spa industry leaders
and product buyers looking for
exciting ideas to freshen up their
spa’s retail showcase.
Number of books sold worldwide
by Jim Collins, best-selling
author, leadership expert and
this year’s opening keynote speaker. After releasing his widely
anticipated book titled Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos and
Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All, Collins returns to the
ISPA stage (he first spoke at the 2007 ISPA Conference & Expo) to
inspire and help this year’s ISPA Conference attendees become
“great by choice.” Also gracing the General Sessions stage this
year are journalist and former The View host Lisa Ling and
ChangeLabs CEO and innovations expert Peter Sheahan.
10 million
To know more about this year’s speakers, exhibitors
sponsors, auction donations, PDS info, hotel room
blocks and registration details, visit ispa2012.com.
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July 2012
For inquiries about sponsorship,
Auction, Expo and all things
Conference, email at
[email protected] or call
1.888.651.ISPA (4772).