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SUMMARY:Unlocking Event Success With Video-First Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nIn today’s fast-paced events industry\, video-first marketing isn’t just a trend and it doesn’t need to be used just for marketing purposes. It’s a powerful strategy to capture attention\, engage audiences\, and drive sponsorship revenue throughout your event lifecycle. Join us for a deep dive into how to identify and secure lucrative sponsorship opportunities within events\, and insider tips and tricks to elevate your production quality. Plus\, explore the psychology behind why video-first approaches resonate so strongly with audiences and sponsors alike. Whether you’re an event professional\, marketer\, or content creator\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage video-first marketing for maximum impact. Session includes 10 ways to utilize videos for key stakeholder engagement and marketing. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn tactics to keep stakeholders engaged and get more longevity out of your video content.\nUnderstand the essential technology and simple production techniques needed to create compelling video marketing content.\nAnalyze the psychological reasons why video-first marketing drives higher engagement and sponsorship success.\n\nIAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $79. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification. \nSponsors(s): New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/unlocking-event-success-with-video-first-strategies-20may26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:How AI Insights Are Reshaping Exhibition Strategy: Understanding Markets\, Segments\, and Competitors
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nJoin us for this IAEE webinar\, presented by Matthias “Tesi” Baur\, CEO of MBB Consulting as he explores how AI-generated data and insights are shaping strategic decision-making in the global exhibition industry. The session will focus on how AI brings together data from markets worldwide to give organizers and show directors clearer visibility on performance\, market trends\, and competitive dynamics. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how AI supports more informed strategic decision-making. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nApply AI insights to real strategic and commercial decisions\nUnderstand the challenges and opportunities of using AI tools and agents\nUse AI as a decision-support tool rather than a standalone solution\n\nIAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $79. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification. \nPresenter(s): Matthias Tesi Baur \nCredit: Eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/how-ai-insights-are-reshaping-exhibition-strategy-understanding-markets-segments-and-competitors-10jun26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Post-Independence Day Fireworks? ECA Political and Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nOn 4 July there will be lots of fireworks as the U.S.A. celebrates its 250th anniversary. But don’t worry… there will still be plenty of political and policy fireworks left over as Tommy Goodwin from the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) joins IAEE on Wednesday\, 8 July at 10:30 AM CDT to share the latest news from the White House\, Capitol Hill\, and beyond. What happens in Washington\, D.C.\, has never had a greater impact on what happens on the show floor\, so don’t miss this important update from ECA! \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand how the latest political and policy developments impact IAEE members\nFind out what to expect from Washington\, D.C.\, during the second half of 2026\nLearn how you can get involved on behalf of IAEE and the exhibitions and events industry\n\nIAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $79. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification. \nPresenter(s): Tommy Goodwin\, FASAE\, CAE\, PMP\, CMP \nSponsors: New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/post-independence-day-fireworks-eca-political-and-policy-update-08jul26/
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CATEGORIES:Events,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T111500
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SUMMARY:Bougie On A Budget
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nWant your event to feel polished\, intentional\, and unforgettable without blowing your budget? In this high-energy session\, you’ll learn how to create “wow” moments using what’s already around you: venue features\, destination partners\, local creatives\, and smart sponsorship activations. Through real-world case studies and practical ideas\, you’ll walk away with fresh ways to deliver a high-impact experience that feels premium and thoughtful\, even on a shoestring. \nLearning Objectives  \n• Use venue assets\, local partners\, and destination resources to create high-impact attendee experiences with minimal spend\n• Identify creative sponsorship opportunities that enhance the attendee journey while increasing event support and visibility\n• Apply proven ideas from real case studies to design memorable meeting moments that feel polished\, purposeful\, and practical \nIAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $79. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification. \nPresenter(s): Ksenija Polla\, CMP\, CICE and Emilie Perkins\, CAE\, CMP Fellow\, CMM\, PMP\, CED\, HMCC \nCredit: Eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification \nSponsors: New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/bougie-on-a-budget-29jul26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leadership - The Space Between: Small Leadership Moments That Shape Teams
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nThe moments that shape a team rarely appear on an agenda. In this follow up to The Journey from Self-Awareness to Team Resilience\, we revisit key neuroscience insights and explore the everyday leadership interactions where trust\, psychological safety\, and resilience are quietly built\, especially in the fast-paced world of meetings and events. Through shared discussion and real scenarios from the event planning environment\, participants will explore how a simple pause between stimulus and response can transform reaction into more intentional leadership. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRevisit key neuroscience insights from the workshop to understand how brain-based responses influence leadership behavior and team dynamics.\nRecognize the small leadership moments where reactions\, communication\, and emotional regulation shape psychological safety and trust.\nDiscuss practical leadership approaches that help teams navigate pressure\, mistakes\, and fast-paced event environments with greater trust and resilience.\n\nThis webinar is complimentary to IAEE Chapter Members and Non-Members. This session is eligible to earn 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification. \nPresenters: Matthew Kalb\, CEM-AP\, CMP\, Vice President\, Customer Experience\, T3Expo \nSponsors: New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/chapter-leadership-the-space-between-small-leadership-moments-that-shape-teams-30july26/
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SUMMARY:IAEE Master Series Certificate: AI Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nThis hands-on educational series with Chris Gloede\, CAE is specifically designed to accelerate your proficiency in generative AI content creation. Attendees will move beyond simple commands to mastering the foundational and advanced techniques of prompt engineering. The training covers creating high-quality\, structured text using methods like role-based and Chain-of-Thought prompting\, and culminates with a practical lab on generating brand-aligned visual content. Upon completion of all three sessions participants will receive the downloadable IAEE Master Series Certificate: AI Accelerator certificate of completion. \nThursday 6 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CST Session 1: The Basics of Prompting \n\nDefine and apply the core components (Role\, Task\, Format\, and Constraints) for effective AI prompts.\nGenerate high-quality\, structured text content using foundational prompting best practices.\nUtilize role-based prompting to achieve targeted and more relevant content outputs.\n\n  \nThursday 13 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CST Session 2: Advanced Prompting Techniques \n\nImplement iterative prompting to refine and improve AI-generated content through successive steps.\nExecute the Chain-of-Thought technique to instruct the AI to perform complex\, multi-step reasoning.\nCompare and contrast different advanced prompting methods for maximum efficiency in content generation.\n\n  \nThursday 20 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CST Session 3: Visual AI and Practical Application \n\nConfidently generate high-quality\, brand-aligned visual content (images and video) using a visual prompt formula.\nExplore and effectively apply specialty AI agents and tools to common association solutions.\nExplain the ethical considerations of AI and outline the key elements of a mission-aligned AI use policy.\n\nTo register for the full series\, simply select the register button. Please note the individual sessions are not available for individual purchase. The IAEE Master Series Certificate is $119 for IAEE members and $179 for non-members. \nPresenter(s): Chris Gloede\, CAE\, Chief Consultant\, Ricochet \nSponsor(s): New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company \nCredit: Upon completion of all three sessions 3 clock hours are eligible towards CEM recertification \n$119 for IAEE members and $179 for non-members
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/iaee-master-series-certificate-ai-accelerator06aug26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Mastering New Management Roles
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description: \nStepping into a managerial role in the exhibitions and events industry brings exciting challenges\, chief among them\, mastering negotiation. This virtual session is designed specifically for new managers eager to build confidence and skill in negotiation. Whether you’re finalizing contracts with vendors\, securing better terms with clients\, or navigating team agreements\, effective negotiation can significantly impact your success. Join us to explore foundational negotiation tactics tailored for the fast-paced and dynamic exhibitions and events environment. Learn practical strategies to prepare\, communicate\, and close deals that benefit all parties while strengthening professional relationships. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify and apply core negotiation principles relevant to exhibitions and events management.\nDevelop effective preparation techniques to approach negotiations with confidence and clarity.\nUse communication strategies that foster collaboration and lead to mutually beneficial agreements.\n\nIAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $79. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification. \nPresenter(s):Andrea Christopherson\, Global Head of Experiential\, Tradeshows\, Events & Venues\, SearchWide Global \nSponsor(s): New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company \nFree for IAEE Members and $79 for non-members
URL:https://www.iaee.com/event/mastering-new-management-roles-30sept26/
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