Note: All submission deadlines are in-office, not postmark, dates.
| July 9, 2008 | Discount Registration deadline |
| July 14, 2008 | Independent showcase listings due for print & online publications |
| July 16, 2008 | Advertising reservations, artwork, & payment due |
| July 22, 2008 | Exhibitor Speed Lead Session registrations due |
| August 1, 2008 | Presenter Speed Lead Session registrations due |
| August 15, 2008 | Regular Registration deadline; Referral Program registration deadline; cancellation deadline (for 50% refund) |
| August 18, 2008 | Cutoff date for discounted room rate at Kansas City Marriott Downtown (based on remaining availability) |
| September 8, 2008 | New Colleague Connection & Volunteer sign-up deadline |
| September 17-20, 2008 | Midwest Arts Conference |