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 Partners 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 develops 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.
2025 Chairperson
Douglas Lugo, CEM
Event Director,
Reed Exhibitions
Board Liaison
2025 IAEE Board Director
Michael Clarke
Senior Director, B2B Events & Programs
Portfolio, Luxury & Leisure, Global Sales Organization – US & Canada
Marriott International Inc. & Marriott International Luxury Brands
Staff Lead
Rick Jennings, CEM
Vice President of Partnership Relations
IAEE
