I Journeyed from Curious to CEM Certified and Never Looked Back
IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! For Rita F. Mitchell, juggling a demanding career with family life made professional development seem out of reach – until she discovered that the CEM Learning Program worked around her schedule, not against it. What started as casual curiosity about enhancing her skills transformed into a career-defining journey that delivered lifelong professional relationships and gave Rita tools she now uses daily.
Sustainability in Action: Expo! Expo! Leads by Example
What does sustainability look like when it’s built into an event’s DNA? Expo! Expo! 2025 is answering that question with comprehensive initiatives that span from pre-event planning to post-event evaluation. See how the exhibitions and events industry is setting new standards for environmental stewardship and discover practical approaches you can implement at your own shows – because sustainable exhibitions start with informed, empowered organizers like you!
Your Best Ideas May Be Hiding in Your Worst Challenges
What if the budget cuts, tight deadlines and limited resources you’re fighting against actually contain the secret to your most innovative work? Expo! Expo! Keynote Speaker Kyle Scheele has turned constraints into 200 million video views and over 1 million followers, and he’s ready to show you how to do the same. Discover why thinking “inside the box” might be exactly what your team needs to achieve its most impressive results!
Expert Strategies for Exhibition Success in a Transformed Economy
The economic rulebook has been rewritten in 2025, and exhibition organizers are navigating uncharted territory. In this exclusive interview, CEIR’s top economist and research chief reveal which sectors are poised for explosive growth, which face serious headwinds, and the specific economic signals you should be monitoring right now. Discover the strategies that will separate thriving events from struggling ones in the months ahead.
CEM Spotlight on Saad Aldawood, CEM
Saad Aldawood, CEM shares how earning the CEM designation has enhanced his contributions to the exhibitions and events industry.
Let’s Talk About Chatbots
Drowning in pre-event emails and phone calls asking the same questions over and over? Discover how one association slashed its staff workload by 80% while dramatically improving attendee and exhibitor satisfaction – without hiring additional help or breaking the budget. Learn the step-by-step approach to building your own event chatbot, from selecting the right platform to avoiding common pitfalls that derail implementation.
The View from Both Sides of the Table: My CEM Journey
IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! Deb Ferbrache shares how earning her CEM designation not only validated her expertise as a supplier, but taught her that experiencing the challenges, trade-offs and responsibilities from the organizer’s seat would become her greatest competitive advantage, and ultimately lead her to a fulfilling new role.
The Ethics Behind Innovation
As technology reshapes the industry at lightning speed, IAEE Chair Chuck Grouzard explores how we can balance technological potential with human values and create trade shows that truly serve everyone.
The Expert View from Capitol Hill and What it Means for You
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s Tommy Goodwin is back with the latest policy updates impacting exhibitions and events! His upcoming webinar will provide a rundown of critical developments from Capitol Hill on taxes, tariffs, talent and travel – the four key policy areas shaping the industry in 2026. Get the insider perspective on how these changes will affect you and discover how you can effectively advocate for our industry.
Randy Bauler, CEM Emeritus, Shares the Positive Value of the CEM Designation
IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! For nearly three decades, Randy Bauler has leveraged his CEM designation to advance his career. His CEM journey expanded into teaching as faculty and leading the CEM Commission, where he gained invaluable insights from students and built lasting professional relationships across the industry. Randy shares how the CEM designation opens doors not just professionally, but also creates opportunities to give back and shape the future of exhibition management.
Rebel Marketing with a Cause (Better Yet – Results!)
Think you know event marketing? See if you’re right! We talked to the CEO who’s generated over $400 million by breaking “best practice” marketing rules and who will be sharing real strategies in IAEE’s upcoming webinar on how to fill events with the right audience. Read on to discover what’s actually working so you can see the difference in your next event marketing campaign.
Is Your Exhibition Leaving Money on the Table? Discover the Untapped Potential of Sponsorship
While most exhibition organizers focus heavily on space sales, global leaders are unlocking significant revenue growth through strategic sponsorship programs. Join industry veteran Tesi Baur as he reveals findings from a worldwide benchmark study and shares the innovative approaches that are transforming sponsorship into a profit-driving engine.