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2024 IAEE Award Winner Scott Crawford Elevates Industry Standards through Visionary Leadership

Scott Crawford’s remarkable 23-year IAEE journey has positioned him as one of the industry's most respected voices. As the Chair of the IAEE Southeastern Chapter and a Senior Vice President at GES, this IAEE Chapter Merit Award Winner brings a unique dual perspective that combines corporate success with association leadership.

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From Potential to Power: Mentorship Builds Unstoppable Leaders

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2024 IAEE Award Winner Leigh Ann Simpson Leads and Inspires While Giving Back

What does it take to transform community service across an entire region while juggling multiple leadership roles? IAEE Volunteer of the Year Leigh Ann Simpson, CMP is a dynamic force behind the IAEE Southeastern Chapter’s expanded outreach whose innovative approach to mobilizing volunteers and resources has redefined what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

Break Down Silos by Strengthening Sales and Marketing Collaboration

Are your sales and marketing teams speaking different languages while trying to promote the same event? When these traditionally siloed departments join forces, they can create an unstoppable momentum that transforms attendee experiences and exhibitor satisfaction. Discover how forward-thinking exhibition organizers are turning departmental friction into powerful collaboration that drives measurable results.

Lifting Our Industry Through Recognition

Recognition builds more than pride, it creates the resilient professional community our industry needs to thrive. IAEE Chairperson Chuck Grouzard explores how celebrating excellence inspires innovation, attracts talent and transforms our collective future.

Marketing Strategies that Captivate Audiences

Transform your marketing approach with insights from industry leaders who are redefining audience engagement. Sessions at Expo! Expo! 2024 explored how AI-powered social media strategies, authentic personal branding, and multi-channel marketing campaigns are revolutionizing exhibitions and events. These game-changing tactics aren’t just theoretical; they’re being implemented right now by forward-thinking professionals who are seeing remarkable results.

CEM Spotlight on Karen Kroll, CMP, CEM, DES

Karen Kroll, CMP, CEM, DES shares how earning the CEM designation has enhanced her contributions to the exhibitions and events industry.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Christen Tye is a Fierce Chapter Advocate

IAEE Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter leader Christen Tye is passionate about bridging chapter engagement with professional development in ways that are taking the chapter to new heights. In this exclusive interview, we uncover how this IAEE Chapter Merit Award winner’s leadership approach is creating ripple effects throughout the exhibitions and events community.

Real Industry Challenges and What to Do About Them

Industry professionals face unprecedented uncertainty, but new CEIR research reveals surprising strategies for success in turbulent times. Discover how leading organizers are adapting to current challenges and why simply tracking the right metrics – before making any changes – could be your competitive advantage in today's uncertain market.

How Top Event Pros Drive ROI for Attendees and Sponsors

Exhibition and event professionals face the constant challenge of delivering measurable value to attendees and sponsors. In advance of IAEE’s upcoming webinar that will reveal the strategic framework behind today's most successful shows, presenter and industry veteran Ross Sawai offers insights into cracking the code to creating engagement that translates to real business results.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Dr. Chin-Hsun (Ken) Tsai is Transforming Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

The intersection of technology and experiential learning has found a champion in Dr. Chin-Hsun (Ken) Tsai, whose pioneering approach has redefined exhibition and event management education. This IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year has not only elevated Iowa State University's Event Management Program to national prominence, but fundamentally influenced how the next generation of professionals prepare for an ever-evolving industry.

Decoding Exhibition Trends: Industry Experts Reveal What’s Next for B2B Events

The exhibition industry landscape is shifting beneath our feet, leaving professionals wondering where to place their next strategic step. In our exclusive interview with CEIR's leading analysts, we uncover critical insights intelligence you need for planning. Join us as we explore what’s working, what’s changing and how to position your events for success in an increasingly unpredictable business environment.

Laura Purdy Shares the Positive Impact of Her CEM Designation

IAEE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its CEM Learning Program! Here, Exhibition Place General Manager Laura Purdy, CEM, CMM shares the value that earning her CEM Emeritus designation has brought to her learning journey, the ways in which it has elevated her career, and why she strongly encourages her team as well as professionals throughout the exhibitions and events industry take the opportunity to benefit from this invaluable professional development opportunity.

From Burnout to Bliss: Reclaim Your Well-Being

Are you living a life of “should” instead of “wants”? You are not alone – nearly 80% of professional women operate from obligation rather than inspiration. Discover how small, intentional daily practices can transform your exhaustion into energy and your frustration into fulfillment, as revealed in this groundbreaking IAEE Women's Insights Hour.
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