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We invite you and your staff to join us in our hometown this fall for a
2-day intense
training workshop on ShoWorks. This short-course is open to all
ShoWorks users regardless of their experience level
- from those who have never laid eyes on the software, to the advanced user
seeking to discover new ways to improve and streamline their efficiencies within
the program. Every aspect of the program from A to Z will be explored in an a classroom setting, totaling 14 hours of instructional
time, all within the stables of the Calvary Court Hotel and Conference Center right across from the north gate of Texas A&M University!
"I had several people from other fairs peeking over my shoulder last week. I told them how valuable the conferences were to helping me understand what the program can do. Being a volunteer who doesn't play with my program on a weekly or even monthly basis, your instruction and the break out sessions were so very helpful. The Conference helped me understand ShoWorks and Short-Course helped me really lock it in."
- Jennifer Kisling, Northwest District Junior Livestock Show (OK)
Registration is now closed. Contact below for waiting list options
- Questions?
- Contact conference@fairsoftware.com
- Dates:
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- Monday, November 11th 2024
- Tuesday, November 12th 2024
- Location:
- Calvary Court Hotel - Stables Conference Room, College Station, TX
- Hotels:
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Calvary Court Hotel
rooms have been blocked until full under
"ShoWorks Short Course" for $199 and $209/night. 200 Century Court, College Station, Texas 77840, 806-705-7089 (for a direct line to our hotel events coordinator, please call Taylor Wilkinson directly at 806-696-3297)
To book a room, visit Calvary Court Hotel and click "BOOK NOW" in the top right-hand corner of the page. Select the group's arrival and departure date and change the "select promo type" to "group/block". << THIS MUST BE SELECTED TO PULL GROUP RATES ONLINE Group Code: SC901 Once the code and dates have been entered, all of the rooms available within the block should show up. If not, please contact the Hotel. All rooms must be booked prior to October 20th. - Cost:
- $475 per person.
- Register:
- Registration for the event is full and has closed. Please check back here or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/showorks for up-to-date annoucements on possible openings, or if you would like to be put on the waiting list to be notified if we open more seats, contact (888) 332-2419 or conference@fairsoftware.com.
- Includes:
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- 2-days of live training
- 13-hour ShoWorks 2024 Training Videos (downloadable install to keep as a reference, $295 value)
- Lunch on day 1
- Evening Social on day 1
- Breakfast on day 2
- Snacks and drinks provided both days, Breakfast on your own for day 1, and lunch on your own for day 2. There are plenty of eating options & restarants in short walking distance surrounding the venue.
- ShoWorks Padfolio note-taking materials
- ShoWorks cap and tumbler (available to the first 50 attendees who register before October 1st)
- Air Transportation:
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- College Station (CLL) 3-miles from hotel and venue, Uber, Lyft and cabs available at airport.
- Houston (IAH) 86-miles from hotel and venue
- Austin (AUS) 100-miles from hotel and venue
- San Antonio (DFW) 160-miles from hotel and venue
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 200-miles from hotel and venue
- FAQs:
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What is the difference between this 'Short-Course' and the 'Conference'
- The same material is covered in both.
- The Short-Course occurs in the fall, whereas the Conference in spring (though we have not planned for a conference in 2025)
- The Short-Course is 2-days, versus the Conference is 3-days.
- The Short-Course has no tours (hence a shorter time).
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Will this cover ShoWorks 2020 or the newer ShoWorks 2024?
We will be using the newer ShoWorks 2024 (upgrade here). -
Should I bring my laptop?
We will be covering a lot of ground and moving at a pace that, for most, is not condusive to be shifting your attention between your laptop and what is being presented and therefore it is not recommended to bring your laptop to class but you are welcome to. -
What skill level is this for?
The classroom is quite diverse. There will always be skill levels at both extreems - from those who have never used ShoWorks, to the seasoned experts who are looking for additional tips. We target the material for the novice who has at least either ran ShoWorks before, or watched the training videos. We try to accomodate the majority while also giving benefit to both extreemes. -
I don't know yet if I can make it. Can you hold a seat for me, invoice me, or refund if I have to cancel?
Unfortunately due to the limited seating and guaranteed sell-out of registration, we cannot offer refunds and payment must be made at the time of registration so that others have an opportunity for a guaranteed seat. - Up-To-Date Conference status:
- Follow our Facebook page for important updates.
- Schedule & Training Outline (Agenda) and Timeline:
- Materials, schedule and timeline will be posted here soon.
- *Tenative* Schedule, Locations & Whereabouts: This schedule will be updated
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- Monday:
- Breakfast on your own (hotel has buffet and menu available for purchase)
- 8:30am Registration Opens @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 9am Morning session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- noon Lunch @ The George Conference Center
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 5pm End sessions
- 6pm Evening social, campfire smores, dogs, and corn-hole games @ Calvary Court (Stables courtyard)
- Tuesday:
- 7:30am Breakfast @ The George Conference Center
- 8:30am Morning session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 11:30am Lunch on your own
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 4pm End sessions