B2B Exhibition Industry’s Premier Event Includes Milestone Anniversary Celebrations
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced today the dates and locations for its signature Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition through 2028, providing leading professionals with key planning milestones for the industry’s most anticipated event.
Expo! Expo! is the largest gathering of exhibition and event organizers in the world. The event brings together industry leaders, innovative solutions, and cutting-edge strategies in an environment designed for professional growth and meaningful connections. Attendees gain access to educational programming, networking opportunities, and the latest tools and technologies shaping the future of the industry.
“These next few years represent an exciting time for Expo! Expo! and IAEE as we celebrate incredible milestones while continuing to chart the course for the future of our industry,” said IAEE President and CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM. “As the leading voice of the B2B exhibition industry, we’re committed to delivering experiences that not only honor our rich heritage but also empower our members to innovate, connect and thrive. The energy and momentum we’re building together will shape the next century of face-to-face business events.”
Expo! Expo! 2025 on 8-10 December in Houston, Texas will include commemorating the 50th anniversary of IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) Learning Program. Special surprises will be revealed during the General Session and 2025 CEM Presentation honoring five decades of professional development excellence in the exhibitions industry.
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Future Expo! Expo! Dates:
- 16-18 November 2026 in Milwaukee, Wis.
- 6-8 December 2027 in New Orleans, La.
- 4-6 December 2028 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Expo! Expo! 2028 coincides with IAEE’s centennial celebration. Originally organized in 1928 as the National Association of Exposition Managers to represent the interests of trade show and exposition managers, IAEE will celebrate 100 years of leadership in the international exhibition industry.
About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance, Snöball and Swapcard. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
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Media Inquiries:
Mary Tucker
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+1 (972) 687-9226
mtucker@iaee.com