Event Technologies Committee
Overview & Objective
As technology is fundamental to the successful production and execution of exhibitions. Increased involvement of technology leaders within the industry is of strategic value to IAEE. Although there are existing IAEE members that hold technology positions within member companies and associations, this represents a relatively small percentage of total technology leaders throughout the industry. There is an opportunity for IAEE to grow its membership and provide enhanced technology industry leadership by deploying a technology-centric member engagement model.
The committee will be comprised of technology domain experts and exhibition organizers who are thought leaders and who provide regular insight and feedback on current and emerging technology trends that have the potential of disrupting the exhibitions and events industry.
2025 Charge
Create a recommended engagement model for consideration by the IAEE Board of Directors, identifying potential content providers and opportunities to engage the community. Consider the following:
- Bridge the gap globally between technical expertise and events business knowledge.
- Promoting the Event Technologies Committee encouraging more global members to join and contribute to the work the committee is developing and producing.
- Host periodic virtual roundtables (monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly) featuring organizer case studies on event technology to discuss challenges, share experiences, and develop solutions, with deliverables informed by these discussions. Focus on member-driven content.
- Utilize online technology to support group communications/message boards.
- Develop Expo! Expo! buzz session and or networking opportunities.
- Maintain and develop digital event technologies toolkit.
Focus on emerging technologies, including AI, by creating an AI Technology Task Force as a subcommittee of the Event Technologies Committee.
2025 Chairperson
Ed Lane
Vice President, Digital Strategy
RX
Board Liaison
2025 IAEE Board Director
Emile K. Davis, CEM
Managing Director, Business Development
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Staff Lead
Stephanie Phillips
Director of Digital Engagement & Member Experiences
IAEE
