IAEE Women’s Insights Hour – February
Description:
The Rising Leaders Summit blends inspiration, education, and connection to help the next generation of industry leaders rise with confidence.
Day 1 begins with check-in and an opening reception— your first chance to meet peers, ease into the Summit environment, and start forming the relationships that carry through the week.
Day 2 delivers a full lineup of keynotes, panels, small-group workshops, hands-on learning, and our popular Dine-Around experience. It’s a fast-paced day designed to spark ideas and build momentum.
Day 3 shifts into customizable learning with two focused tracks. Track 1 dives into industry insights and business-focused content, while Track 2 explores communication, personal branding, and leadership skills you can apply immediately. You’re free to switch between tracks as you go.
Everyone then comes back together for a closing lunch, wrapping up the Summit with shared insights, reflection, and one final opportunity to connect.
Dates: 23-25 February 2026
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Session is eligible for 9 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
Contact: Rachel Rodean – rachel@esca.org
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Join us for the Independent Organizer Insights Hour in which participants will be the subject matter experts! This is your time to turn on your video cameras and microphones, write on the virtual whiteboard, share best practices and brainstorm solutions to ongoing industry challenges specific to independent organizers. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategies or simply curious about new ideas, this session promises to be both interactive and practical.
Registration is capped at 60 participants so make sure to sign up early to reserve your spot! This session is specifically designed for Independent Organizers. Participants will receive 1.0 CE credits towards their CEM recertification.
Pricing: FREE Members Non-members – $49.00
Presenter(s): Lisa Buchanan, IAEE Senior Vice President, Operations and Jody Shaw, CEM, PMP, Prosci, MS, Director of Learning Experiences
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Join us for the Emerging Leaders Insights Hour in which participants will be the subject matter experts! This is your time to turn on your video cameras and microphones, write on the virtual whiteboard, share best practices, brainstorm solutions, and network with peers that have 0-5 years of experience in the events and exhibitions industry.
Registration is capped at 60 participants so make sure to sign up early to reserve your spot! Participants will receive 1.0 CE credits towards their CEM recertification.
Pricing: Included in IAEE Membership | $49 USD Non-members
Presenter(s): Jody Shaw, CEM, PMP, Prosci, MS, IAEE Director of Learning Experiences
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While planning and managing exhibitions and meetings share some common aspects, competent planning and management of meetings requires special knowledge and skills. Exhibition managers may be called upon to work closely with their organization’s meeting and education manager and should be knowledgeable about the essential aspects of meetings in all of their various formats.
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify different types of events and meetings
- Compare education and programming formats
- Explain adult learning theory
- Select appropriate speakers for a program
- List common event space set-ups based on meeting type and size
- Describe basic requirements for conference related housing, travel and transportation
- Prepare Event Specification Guides and Function Set-up Orders
- Organize ADA- compliant and accessible meetings (U.S. only)
There will be an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. Those that are recertifying, not taking the exam, or taking the course as not part of the CEM program will end their day at 2:30pm Central Time.
Instructor: Donna Johnson, CEM-AP, CMP
Location: Virtual
Fee: $349 members/$490 non-members
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Webinar Description:
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, exhibitor, general contractor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the sustainability strategies employed at Expo! Expo! 2025. Participants will learn about the specific environmental, social, and economic initiatives designed to ensure a sustainable event.
Evaluate the challenges and solutions in implementing large-scale sustainability efforts.
Identify common obstacles faced during the planning and execution phases and explore how they were addressed effectively.
IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. This session is eligible to earn 0.75 CE credit towards CEM recertification.
Presenters: Hannah Deters, CEM, CMP, Sydney Rhea, CEM, Brandie K. Townsend, Avery Evans, Charlotte Miles and Julia Spangler, SEPC
Sponsor(s): New Orleans Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company
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Come join us for our IAEE Women’s Insights Hour! It’s your time to build new connections, share experiences, knowledge, tips, resources and solutions in an informal, supportive and confidential setting. Come ready to participate, share tips and ask questions!