Call center trade shows are a growing trend for expanding companies because they allow companies to see and compare a wide range of call center products and software at one time. These trade shows also helps vendors promote their products to hundreds of potential buyers. Whether buying new products or promoting your own products, a call center trade show gives your company an edge.

A call center trade show generally consists of vendors from the area, however companies who want to branch out into other areas often travel to trade shows around the country. Attend call center trade shows in your local region before venturing into other areas. If you have never been to a call center trade show, visit one close to your business before becoming a vendors so you know what to expect.

1. Find an East Coast call center trade show.

2. Locate a call center trade show in Mid-America.

3. Visit a call center trade show on the West Coast.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Plan a trip to East Coast call center trade shows

Trade shows are large expos generally held over a period of two days. Call center trade shows held on the East Coast normally consist of mostly East Coast vendors and buyers.

I recommend: Find call center trade show advice and information at the Internet Telephony Conference and Expo. Review all of the call center trade show services available at Interop New York. VON.x is the largest call center tradeshow. Visit their website for call center trade show advice.

Locate call center tradeshows in Mid-America

Call center trade shows in Mid-America can be anywhere from Illinois to Texas. The trade shows offer a wide range of call center services and extra perks for those who attend.

I recommend: Browse the call center trade show directory at WiMAX World. Read call center trade show information and register for the KC Call Center EXPO. The ATA Convention and Expo is a call center trade show as well as a golf and tennis open.

Visit a West Coast call center trade show

The call center trade shows that run down the West Coast and provide a wide range of information and products. Some even provide tutorials to teach visitors how to use the latest call center technology.

I recommend: Read the call center trade show guide for the ICMI’s Annual Call Center Exhibition. Astricon is a call center tradeshow with tutorials and panel discussions.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When exhibiting at call center trade shows, remember to bring free samples or promotional items to give away to the visitors.