Q What is IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting? A IAEE's all NEW Mid-Year Meeting has been revitalized and will make its debut co-located with TS² in Boston. The Mid-Year Meeting will offer education and networking opportunities to meet the needs of IAEE’s show organizer members…as well as joint networking opportunities with TS² attendees—exhibitors and event marketers.
Q Who attends IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting ? A Exhibition and event marketing managers as weill as exhibition and event managers from around the world gather with their peers and suppliers in the events and exhibition industry. The Mid-Year Meeting is open to IAEE members and non-members who would like to increase their knowledge of the industry, network with their peers, and learn about new products, services and options available to help make their event one to remember. The event is filled with relevant educational sessions designed for exhibition and event professionals at various levels of expertise and needs, which allows participants to assess skills while acquiring new ones.
Q Why should I attend IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting? A Attendees can be confident that they will form new strategic business relationships and maximize value from key leaders who will also be present to share ideas and strategies to keep your long-term planning goals "On Point".
Q What will I gain from attending IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting? A You will find out what is new and innovative in the industry, build strategic business partnerships with key decision makers, and build your career resources by learning from seasoned industry veterans.
Q How and when do I register? A Registration is scheduled to open in the middle of March. The registration process is simple and quick. IAEE accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, checks and money orders. Please click here to register.
Q How much does it cost to attend? A IAEE members will receive 15% off the TS2 pricing with their member number. For registration packages click here.
Q Is there a "group" discount for sending mulitple attendees from one company? A Attendees who purchase two full conference registrations during the same registration session receive two full conference registrations at no additional cost!* *Please Note: Special promotional discounts will not be retroactively honored for current registrants and will not apply to on-site registrations.
Q What are the registration deadlines? A Discount registration rate ends 4 May 2010 Advance registration rate ends 8 June 2010 On Site registration rates apply after 8 June 2010
Q Do I need to bring my registration confirmation to the meeting? A Yes, but it is not required. Please note you will be required to present a valid ID with photo at registration prior to receiving your badge and registration material.
Q What is the cancellation policy? A Cancellations received in writing by June 13, 2010 will receive a 100% refund of monies paid, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received in writing after June 13, 2010 will not receive a refund. All approved refunds will be issued at the close of IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting. Please send any cancellation requests to: TS2 2010, c/o CrossTech Partners, 437 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021 or ts2reg@crosstechpartners.com.
Q How do I make updates to my registration if I can not locate my user name and password? A Your user name is your email address. Simply enter your email address and click forgot password. You will receive an email with your password information.
Hotel & Travel Q What is the headquarters hotel? A The headquarters hotel is the Westin Boston Waterfront. Click here for more hotel information.
Q What is the best way to travel to Boston? A American Airlines in the official air travel sponsor for IAEE. American Airlines is offering a special 5% discount! To take advantage of a 5% discount off of non-refundable published fares on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections, it's simple! After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Discount Code" field and enter in A6270AR. This discount is valid for travel from 10 July 2010 through 16 July 2010. Click here to book your flights now
International Attendees
Q What is the registration fee for international participants? A IAEE has developed relationships with international associations, allowing members of each organization to register for the other's events at member rates. IAEE is proud to work closely with these organizations from around the world.
If you hold membership with one of the following organizations, IAEE invites you to attend Expo! Expo! at IAEE member prices. If you do not hold a membership with IAEE or one of its reciprocal agreements you can still register at non-member rates.
• Association of Exhibition Organizers (AEO) • Asociacion de Ferias Interacionales de America (AFIDA) • Association of Korean Exhibition Industries (AKEI) • Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) • Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales en Ferias, Exposiciones y Convenciones, A.C. (AMPROFEC) • Asosiacion de Organizadores de Congresos, Ferias, Exposiciones y Afines de la Republica Argentina (AOCA) • Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) • CENTREX • Exhibition and Event Association of Australia (EEAA) • Exhibition Association of South Africa (EXSA) • FAIRLINK • Netherlands Federation for Trade Fairs and Exhibitions (FBTN) • Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Organizers' and Suppliers' Association (HKECOSA) • Israel Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) • International Exhibition Logistics Associates (IELA) • InterEXPO • Japan Exhibition Association (JEA) • Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organizers & Suppliers (SACEOS) • Trade Exhibition Association (TEA)
Q How to I obtain a Letter of Invitation? A In order to receive your Visa letter, you will need to first complete the registration process. Visa letters will be generated through the registration system. If you have any problems obtaining the letter after you have completed registration, please contact Kimberly Castanuela at kcastanuela@iaee.com or 1+972-687-9217.
Education
Q How is the education program developed? A The Education Committee and Senior Level Education Subcommittee of IAEE consider many factors in making its decision regarding breakout sessions for the Annual Meeting, including data from the latest needs assessment, the subject's relevance, attendance figures for courses at previous IAEE meetings, registrants' evaluation of previous courses and presenters, and the number of sessions allotted to each core content area. The Education Committee gives careful consideration to evaluating the general membership's educational goals and needs.
Q What is the CEM Learning Program and how do I enroll? A The Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation was created in 1975 to provide a professional designation for individuals in the exhibition industry. The designation was formed to raise professional standards and is recognized throughout the industry as the premier mark of professional achievement.
To earn the designation, participants must complete a nine-part program within three years. The program is composed of seven mandatory courses and two courses chosen from five available electives. Advanced-level courses are also available for CEMs to continue their professional education and obtain re-certification.
There is no formal method for enrolling in the CEM Learning Program. You simply register for your first CEM course (you can choose between an On Location, Online or Self-Paced course) and begin working. We count your start date in the program as the date that you take and PASS your first CEM exam.
Fees are assessed per CEM course. The fee structure is listed below:
On Location CEM Courses - $215 Members / $350 Non Members
For a current CEM course schedule or to obtain additional information regarding the CEM Learning Program, please click here.
Q What if the education sessions are full? A Education sessions may have limited seating, requiring a session to be closed if the room reaches capacity. IAEE sessions are not ticketed, and therefore seating is available on a first-come basis. However, participation in the CEM Learning Program requires advance registration and an additional fee applies.
Q What is the meeting attire? A The dress attire for this meeting is business casual. Slacks, casual dresses and comfortable shoes are encouraged for wear throughout the meeting. A sweater or jacket is also recommended, as the meeting rooms may be cool. Neckties, business suits, or other business attire are acceptable, but not necessary.
