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Champagne Taste, Lemonade Budget

Your attendees have five-star expectations but you have a modest budget. That’s no problem for these two industry veterans and they’re prepared to show you how to close that gap by using what’s already in the room such as venue features, local partners and sponsorship dollars to deliver the unforgettable experience your attendees want. Walk away with real case studies and ideas you can use on your very next event!

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The Numbers Are In on What’s Next for B2B Exhibitions

The U.S. B2B exhibition industry is shifting and the data tells a compelling story. Before you finalize your next plan or budget, get an insider preview of what the newly released CEIR Index reveals about where the industry is headed through 2028 from the experts who know it best. Because knowing what’s next isn’t just an advantage, it’s how you stay ahead of the competition.

One Voice. One Industry. One Day.

Your industry is being shaped by decisions made in Washington – on trade, travel, taxes and the workforce – and the window to influence those decisions is now. On 28 May, the business events community has a rare opportunity to walk the halls of Congress and make its voice heard where it counts most. IAEE Chairperson Brian Pagel explains why this moment matters and how you can be part of it.

The Heartbeat of the Show Floor

The show floor is alive and the technology powering it is evolving fast. The upcoming IAEE Event Tech Demo Day features eight innovative companies that will demonstrate the tools needed to keep attendees engaged, exhibitors satisfied and events thriving. Don’t miss your chance to see what a stronger heartbeat looks like through hands-on demos covering smarter floor plans, personalized attendee journeys, gamification, behavioral analytics and more!

Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

The trade show industry is at a turning point in its approach to sustainability and the leaders who act now stand to gain far more than a cleaner conscience. IAEE Chairperson Brian Pagel explores how sustainability can be a powerful competitive edge, and what it actually takes to build momentum that lasts. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this is the roadmap you didn't know you needed.

Susan D. Haning is a Champion of Excellence in the Industry

What does it take to uplift an entire industry from the inside out? Distinguished Service Award winner Susan D. Haning shares her leadership philosophy that drives meaningful change. Whether you’re climbing the career ladder or already at the top, you’ll take away actionable insights on building lasting professional relationships, investing in others without losing yourself, and why the most impactful leaders measure success by the people they elevate along the way.

The Economy’s Effect on B2B Events

Slow growth. Stubborn prices. A workforce being quietly rewritten by AI. The economic signals are there but are you reading them correctly? Catch up on the insights that are shaping how savvy exhibitions and events executives plan, pivot and lead, then join us at CEIR Predict this September to hear what’s coming next.

Where Every Sustainable Exhibition Begins

Before you can green your exhibition, you need the right foundation and that starts with knowing the language, the stakeholders, and the numbers that matter. This first blog in IAEE’s five-part sustainability series covers how to build credibility through terminology fluency, strategic stakeholder engagement and goal setting with real benchmarks. Begin your sustainability journey by moving from good intentions to measurable impact.

Ryan Lovell is Building IAEE’s Future One Leader at a Time

What does it take to transform a local chapter while simultaneously teaching thousands of professionals across four continents? Discover how Chapter Merit Award Winner Ryan Lovell balances governance innovation with global education and learn the strategies he uses to create lasting impact in the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you’re looking to step up in your own chapter or expand your influence beyond borders, Ryan can show you how to get it done!

The Difference Between Building Events and Leading Them: How My CEM Refined My Approach After 10 Years in the Industry

Ten years of hands-on experience taught Christina Kolokotroni how to execute, but her CEM knowledge provided a framework that elevated her from instinctive problem-solver to intentional leader by connecting the dots across marketing, operations and finance in ways that experience alone never quite had. Learn how she brings that clarity to the high-stakes projects she manages every day.

Designing for Discovery: The Disney Playbook Your Event is Missing

Have you ever considered that the reason younger attendees aren’t engaging with your trade show as much as you’d like may be poor design? Drawing on lessons from Disney’s legendary approach to guest experience, Rich Vallaster reveals why most show floors are built for directories, not discovery. Find out how applying a little “pixie dust” thinking could transform the way attendees experience your next event.

Honeycomb Strategies is Pioneering Sustainability Data Management

What if measuring your event’s environmental impact was as easy as tracking registrations? Discover how Innovative Business Solution Award winner Honeycomb Strategies is making sustainability data management accessible to organizations of any size, and why the CEO behind it believes we’re on the verge of making green events the new industry standard. Learn what's possible when the right technology meets the right moment in this exclusive interview.

CEM Spotlight on Abdullah Almadani, CEM

Abdullah Almadani, CEM shares how earning the CEM designation has enhanced his contributions to the exhibitions and events industry.
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