Discount registration extended for The Special Event The Special Event, the premier trade show and conference for event industry professionals, announced Monday that discount registration will be extended until Jan. 12. The show runs Jan. 27-30 at the San Diego [Calif.] Convention Center. To register, click here. For more information on the show's education roster, click here ...

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