The UA Conference Services Showcase, an information tradeshow designed for those who organize meetings, conferences, seminars or conventions on campus, will run at Bear Down Gym on Friday.

The event is geared toward faculty, staff, administrators and others involved in organizing professional, academic or organizational meetings in Tucson, and will feature approximately 50 exhibits of local products, services and free resources available. Representatives of the hospitality industry in Tucson, such as hotels, attractions, transportation services and tour operators, will be available to answer questions and provide literature on products and services for large or small group meetings.

The three sponsors of the showcase ÷ UA Extended University/Conference Services, Residence Life/Conference Services and the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (MTCVB) ÷ will offer free meeting and planning assistance, such as pre-meeting site inspections, delegate housing and registration, spouse activities and strategies to increase attendance and publicity.