• The fourth annual Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum will be held on May 19, at the Washington Convention Center. For more information, visit www.ecef.com.

  • Hospitality Sales & Marketing International's Affordable Meetings West will be held June 15-16 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The show's 25 education sessions cover topics such as creative event planning, site selection, and negotiation techniques. A 300-booth expo is also part of the event. Registration is free to qualified meeting planners. For information, visit www.affordablemeetings.com.