More than 4,000 association executives from across the country are expected at the Washington Convention Center today for the American Society of Association Executive’s Springtime Expo, the association world’s annual trade show.

Also on hand will be about 800 exhibitors from the hospitality and convention industry hoping to connect with meeting planners looking to secure conference locations for their associations. The conference also includes a series of educational seminars for meeting planners that cover topics such as how to market a conference to association members.