Industry Partners Committee

The IAEE Board of Directors greatly appreciates the support of its industry partners and views the relationship as a partnership.

The Industry Partner Committee (IPC) represents the interests of those who provide products and services to the exhibitions and events industry and will serve as a resource to the IAEE Board of Directors on issues of importance and develop programs and services that increase the value of membership and engagement in IAEE.

Charge

The IPC will be a resource and forum to IAEE. The ultimate goal is to build relationships and provide knowledge that will make industry partners, exhibition organizers and, ultimately, IAEE more successful.

  • Assist in identifying new trends in sponsorship and marketing that may impact the exhibitions industry.
  • Monitor the success of sponsorship deliverables and experiences at various events held throughout the year, providing feedback to staff (Women’s Leadership Forum and Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition).
  • Source new and innovative ways to ensure exhibitors and sponsors are promoted most effectively to both attendees and non-attendees.
  • Suggest new and innovative ways to enhance the on-site sponsor/partner experience at IAEE events.
  • Suggest new and innovative ways to make the programs and services IAEE offers more valuable to our industry partners.
  • Committee members are expected to engage with IAEE marketing channels including but not limited to, opening marketing emails from IAEE; and engaging on social media posts by liking, resharing and/or commenting.

2026 Chairperson

Ellen Tucker, CAE, MAS
Chief Revenue & Experience Officer
Promotional Products Association International

Board Liaison

2026 IAEE Board Director

Mike Carlucci
Chief Operating Officer
Clarion Events North America Inc.

Staff Lead

Rick Jennings, CEM
Vice President of Partnership Relations
IAEE