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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.

Thinking Like Economic Architects

In this thought-provoking piece, 2025 IAEE Chairperson Chuck Grouzard argues that the business events industry is sitting on untapped goldmines of data and insights that could transform how entire industries operate, with the power to create economic ecosystems worth $426.1 billion annually. Discover why the future belongs to those who can build adaptive economic platforms – and how your organization can lead this transformation.

Navigating Our Industry’s Digital Awakening

IAEE Chairperson Chuck Grouzard examines how forward-thinking organizers are leveraging AI-driven matchmaking, year-round digital engagement and data analytics to create experiences that make attendees fear missing out on future events. The question isn't whether your organization will adapt to this digital awakening, it's whether you'll lead the transformation or watch competitors leave you behind.

Strengthen Your Event’s Digital Defense with Essential Cybersecurity Measures

As show organizers apply digital tools to their processes, cybersecurity vulnerabilities present potentially devastating risks. Industry experts at a recent IAEE Show Organizer Insights Hour explored how protecting attendee data is a fundamental responsibility that requires strategic planning and proactive measures. This guide outlines the essential steps you can take now to protect your events, your attendees and your organization from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

AI Safety, ROI and Real-World Applications in Exhibitions and Events

Industry professionals are seeking clarity on how to implement powerful AI tools without compromising security or reliability. In this exclusive interview, 42Chat Founding Partner Bob Caldwell cuts through the hype to share practical insights from his extensive experience deploying AI solutions for events.

Cybersecurity Trends 2025: Resilience Planning

As emerging technologies reshape cybersecurity, organizations face intensifying challenges from zero-day exploits, sophisticated cyber threats, and attacks targeting operational systems. IAEE preferred partner Risk Strategies examines five of the latest trends in cybersecurity and offers strategies to protect critical infrastructure and data against evolving risks.

Unlocking Event Success: A Toolkit for Choosing and Implementing Event Tech

Unlocking Event Success: A Toolkit for Choosing and Implementing Event Tech In June 2024, Abby Nero and Erika Welling, members of the Event Technology Committee, led the Organizer Insight Hour […]

Erika Welling Sees the Potential in New Technologies for Our Industry

IAEE Event Technologies Committee Member Erika Welling shares her views on why embracing the latest technologies is important for exhibitions and events, and ideas on shaping the learning experiences surrounding these new resources.

Louis Zheng Seeks to Build Bridges Between Technology and Events

IAEE Event Technologies Committee Member Louis Zheng shares his vision for building bridges between how technology can serve the exhibitions and events industry, and vice versa, to create more engaging and productive shows.

Less Traveled Roads in the Digital Landscape

IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne looks at the technologies that are revolutionizing the industry and how to maximize their potential for advancing exhibitions and events.

Building a Human Firewall: Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Defenses

IAEE Preferred Partner Risk Strategies emphasizes the value that a human firewall brings to your cybersecurity defenses and offers a blueprint for the integration of AI in cybersecurity, the evolving regulatory landscape, and the importance of continuous risk assessment and adaptation to emerging threats.

AI Governance: The Complex Conversation We Should Be Having

Pankaj Goel is technology leader and cofounder of Opkey, a continuous testing platform for web, mobile and ERP applications. In this article for Forbes, he explains the considerations involved in creating an AI governance plan.
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