If you want a hands-on, close-up look at how the latest ideas and innovations in audio and visual technologies to give your environment an edge, look no further than PLASA09.

With over 300 companies, 50 new exhibitors, hundreds of product launches, unrivalled networking and socialising facilities, and a four-day free Education and Learning Programme, PLASA09 at Earls Court in London, UK, is the place to be between 13-16 September 2009.

You'll get the total picture of where audiovisual technology is at today and see countless new audio, lighting, video, staging, rigging and effects products for the first time, live.

Whether you want to grow your business, meet new people or expand your professional knowledge by booking a seat on the free education and learning programme - book now and save 50 per cent off the normal ticket price. Just click on the register now button.

MORE THAT'S NEW: Also new to the show is the Small Business Pavilion in Earls Court 2, where small, innovative companies will share their own feature area.

There's a packed programme of seminars and workshops, headed by two Masterclasses from two of the industry's top experts. To see the full list of topics and book a free seat, visit www.plasashow.com/education

There's something for everyone, from unravelling the mysteries of audio and video networking, lighting design and planning for meetings, contributions from InfoComm, Installation Europe, AV magazine, Technologies for Worship, ABTT, The Theatres Trust and the National Skills Academy. Other hot topics include sustainability and BS8901.

At PLASA09 you'll find everything you need under one roof for networking, doing business and socialising. As well as the PLASA Bar in Earls Court 1 (open on the first three days until 8pm), there's a new PLASA Lounge in Earls Court 2, dedicated meeting areas in Earls Court 2 with a Wi-Fi zone, a media lounge and the unique Innovation Gallery, where you can see all the contenders for this year's PLASA Awards for Innovation.

To book your show ticket at 50 per cent off the regular price, click on the register now button now. What's more, as a pre-registered visitor, you can breeze into the show via the Fast Track Entrance at Earls Court 2, opening early each morning from 09.30am to allow you to beat the queues.