First office* Trade Show and Conference in the U.S. Lands in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Leading international trade show producer Diversified Business Communications (DBC) announced today it is expanding its global trade show and convention, office*, into the U.S. on May 30-31, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

office*, which has built a significant following in the United Kingdom, is focused on educating and training the D.C. metropolitan area workforce – office managers, facilities managers, executive assistants, administrative professionals, meeting and event planners, HR and training professionals – and providing them with access to innovative products, services and training that will enable them to do their jobs more effectively.

“Offices, whether they are large or small, aren't able to function on their own. It's the professionals attending office* who are at the heart of keeping D.C. area offices running smoothly every day,” said Judy Geller, event director for office*. “The skills these professionals possess are diverse—from hiring new staff and purchasing products and services to negotiating leases and contracts, and providing technical IT support. Our goal with the inaugural U.S. office* conference is to provide these individuals with valuable training, allow them to meet and network with peers from other industries, learn about the latest office products and trends so they can be even more effective for their organizations.”

What you will see at office*

• Keynotes – Hear two inspiring and thought-provoking keynote speakers;
• Exhibit Floor – Meet and network with dozens leading industry suppliers featuring a diversity of the innovative office products, services and solutions that are essential to your organization. The trade show allows office-centric businesses to reach the largest gathering of decision-making office professionals in the U.S.;
• Conference Program – With more than a dozen educational sessions, office* attendees can hone their skills, improve productivity and benefit from non-stop networking and special events;

For more information on sponsorship, exhibiting or to register go to office-tradeshow.com.

About office*

Launched in U.K. in 2009, office* is the only international trade show and conference focused on the development of office professionals who are critical to day-to-day business operations. The event brings together a range of business solutions for the office, facilities, purchasing and HR managers, as well as corporate meeting planners and other office professionals. In the office* exhibits, attendees will find products and services needed to operate a business, including equipment, furniture, technology, consumables, training, staffing and corporate event services.

About Diversified Business Communications

Based in Portland, Maine, Diversified provides information and market access through face-to-face events, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified serves a number of industries including: office/business management, seafood, foodservice, natural and organic, and commercial marine. Diversified operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the U.K., and Canada. For more information visit: www.divbusiness.com.