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Never been to Expo! Expo! before? You're about to discover what you’ve been missing! The Show Organizer First Timer Program offers exclusive VIP treatment complete with massive savings, insider access and networking opportunities that could reshape your entire approach to event planning. Find out what makes Expo! Expo! ONE EPIC EVENT and join industry leaders who are in-the-know.

Bridging the Gap: How Earning My CEM Made Me a Better Partner

IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes shares how earning her CEM designation expanded her industry knowledge beyond her marketing expertise and enhanced her leadership capabilities. Here, she explains why the program delivers lasting value for professionals at any career stage, offering strategic insights and professional connections that continue to shape success.

Navigating Our Industry’s Digital Awakening

IAEE Chairperson Chuck Grouzard examines how forward-thinking organizers are leveraging AI-driven matchmaking, year-round digital engagement and data analytics to create experiences that make attendees fear missing out on future events. The question isn't whether your organization will adapt to this digital awakening, it's whether you'll lead the transformation or watch competitors leave you behind.

Earning My CEM Certification Transformed My U.S. Events Career

IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! Victoria Plotnikova thought her extensive European and Russian events background had prepared her for anything, until she entered the U.S. exhibitions and events market. Through her CEM certification journey, she gained transformative insights that revolutionized how she connects with clients and creates memorable trade show experiences.

Stop Counting Seats and Start Igniting Sparks

Discover the revolutionary “Vibe Eventing” methodology that is transforming traditional marketing from predictable content dumps into electrifying energy transfers. Dahlia El Gazzar challenges everything you thought you knew about measuring event success in her upcoming IAEE webinar and teaches you how to achieve those coveted “Eyes Light Up” moments from attendees.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Janet Sperstad is a Trailblazer Whose Passion for the Industry Benefits Us All

What happens when one person dedicates their entire career to elevating everyone else’s? Janet Sperstad hasn’t just succeeded in the exhibitions and events industry – she’s expanded its learning foundation on national and global levels, advocated tirelessly to transform it from the ground up, and mentored countless professionals. Her 30-year journey of service earned her the IAEE Pinnacle Award. She continues to bolster the industry with innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to its future.

Conquering the “Difficult” Colleague Challenge

What if that “difficult” colleague you either avoid or clash with could become your most surprisingly productive collaborator? Leadership expert Sharon Andrade exposes how the most successful teams have cracked the code on turning communication differences into competitive advantages.

CEIR Predict Gives Today’s Leaders Tomorrow’s Competitive Edge

The CEIR Predict Conference brings together industry executives with outside experts who see beyond traditional boundaries, offering the strategic insights you need to position your exhibitions and events for the trends that will define the next 3-5 years. Discover why the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders consider this event their secret weapon for staying ahead of the curve.

How Event Pros are Mastering Today’s Tech

Discover the practical strategies that industry innovators shared during live, collaborative sessions from the Behind the Scenes with Tech learning track at Expo! Expo! 2024 where participants rolled up their sleeves to tackle genuine challenges affecting their events as well as professional positioning. Read on for an insider's look at the precise methods that are giving forward-thinking professionals a competitive edge in today’s hyper-tech environment.

My CEM was a Game Changer for Launching a Successful Trade Show

IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! When Terry Dempsey left his established association management company after 17 years to launch a trade show in an untapped construction industry niche, he had little more than an idea and no guarantees. His CEM certification offered a game-changing foundation that filled critical knowledge gaps and provided the real-world tools he needed to create a profitable venture from the start.

Trade Shows as Global Connectors

As we navigate an increasingly fragmented world, IAEE Chairperson Chuck Grouzard reveals why trade shows have evolved far beyond simple transactions to become powerful "living laboratories" where spontaneous collaboration sparks solutions to the biggest global business challenges. Discover how industry leaders are redefining success metrics, championing sustainability and proving that meaningful human connections remain irreplaceable in our digital age, and why the stakes have never been higher for getting this right.

Event Tech Reality Check

Exhibition organizers are drowning in technology options yet struggling to find platforms that truly deliver on their promises. From communication breakdowns to fragmented systems, the industry’s tech evolution reveals surprising gaps along with game-changing opportunities. Discover what’s really working for successful organizers and how AI is finally bridging the divide between what events promise and what attendees actually experience.

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