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What does it take to leave a lasting mark on an entire industry? In this candid conversation, discover how Pinnacle Award winner Dennis Smith’s approach to navigating crisis, championing the next generation and thinking globally has created a blueprint for meaningful impact. Spoiler alert: you will learn how you can make a difference in your own leadership journey by challenging how you build trust, drive change and invest in people.
Trade show budgets are under serious strain and the numbers don't lie. IAEE Chairperson Brian Pagel looks at what the latest industry research reveals about where exhibitor dollars are disappearing, and why organizers can no longer afford to look the other way. The question isn't just whether exhibitors will keep showing up, it's whether we're making it worth it when they do.
If you attended Expo! Expo! last December, you left brimming with action items and the kind of clarity that only comes from being in a room full of people who truly ‘get it.’ If you weren’t able to make it, this blog series is your backstage pass to the sessions that are still sparking conversations. Here, we revisit three powerful sessions designed to stretch how you think about design, operations and the experiences you’re building for your attendees.
After more than three decades in the exhibitions industry, Dan Cole has a simple answer for anyone debating whether to earn their CEM: the credential doesn’t just sharpen your skills, it compounds them. From speaking on global stages to teaching the very curriculum that once shaped him, Dan traces a career of ever-widening possibilities back to one deliberate investment in himself.
Discover the secrets behind building thriving professional communities from an award-winning leader who is helping transform her chapter. Chapter Merit Award winner Tara Brashear shares practical strategies for fostering authentic member connections, creating educational experiences that truly matter and finding your own path to impactful leadership – whether you’re a seasoned IAEE member or an enthusiastic new member with lots of great ideas and passion for the industry.
Filling your exhibit hall is one thing but building a roster of exhibitors who come back year after year is something else entirely. The good news? Your peers have figured out some smart, low-cost ways to do both. Here’s what they shared.
Time is the new currency, smartphones are your competition and your attendees are settling for less than they truly want. The most forward-thinking organizations are already moving from passive presentations to dynamic conversations and from information delivery to collaborative output that couldn’t exist without the room. Catch up on the insights redefining what great events look like, then join us at CEIR Predict this September to hear what’s coming next.
The rules around healthcare event sponsorship are getting tighter, but the playbook is getting smarter. Discover how leading organizers are turning compliance constraints and vendor complexity into competitive advantages. The insights might just change how you approach your next event.
Wanting to reduce your exhibition’s environmental impact is a great start but knowing exactly where to focus across a sprawling show floor, a complex supply chain and thousands of traveling attendees is where most organizers get stuck. The third installment of our sustainability series cuts through the complexity to deliver practical guidance on show initiatives, contractor accountability and attendee travel. Read on if you are ready to move from sustainability intent to measurable action!
Discover the strategies behind transforming chapter engagement and creating pathways for the next generation of events professionals! Chapter Merit Award winner Kristin Martinez reveals how she successfully brought academia and industry together, why hands-on mentorship matters more than ever and the leadership principles that drive meaningful organizational impact.
If you attended Expo! Expo! last December, you left with tons of notes, a head full of ideas and enticing strategies you couldn’t wait to put into action. If you weren't able to make it, this blog series is your chance to catch up on the conversations that are still resonating months later. We’re breaking down three sessions that tackled the real challenges industry marketing professionals face every day, and the strategies that actually work.
Are you making exhibition strategy decisions with yesterday’s data? AI is giving exhibition organizers an unprecedented view of market trends, audience segments and competitive dynamics, and the results are reshaping how the smartest organizers plan and grow. Industry veteran Tesi Baur draws on 24 years at the forefront of the global exhibition industry to break down how AI is transforming strategic decision-making.
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