Ex-Officio to the Past Chairperson's Advisory Group for the IAEE Board of Directors Application Form

Instructions:  This position serves as a representative (an Ex-Offico) of the IAEE Past Chairpersons’ Advisory Group and is a non-voting member of the IAEE Board of Directors for one year.

This application is available to those any member of the IAEE Past Chairpersons’ Advisory Group that is not currently serving in 2026 and is an IAEE member in good standing. This application is to determine interest in serving the Ex-Officio position in 2027.

There could be a formal interview process for any potential candidates by the IAEE nominating committee.

APPLICATION FOR EX-OFFICO TO THE PAST CHAIRPERSONS’ ADVISORY GROUP FOR THE IAEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Deadline is Friday, 17 July 2026 EOD

The Board of Directors establish IAEE policies and priorities based upon the association’s mission and strategic objectives, values, and vision; represents member needs; ensures the financial stability and growth of the association; and promotes the broad exhibitions and events industry.

These are the minimum requirements. A job description is available upon request.
  • Attend 3 in-person 2-day board meetings and provide additional feedback throughout the year.
  • Conference calls may be made depending on the need. Every effort is made to have email votes for items needing action without discussion.
  • Participation in chapter activities in your own region.
  • Directors receive periodic emails from IAEE headquarters containing briefings, memos, and correspondence. Some of which may require prompt responses.
  • Thoroughly review board meeting agenda and supporting material prior to each board meeting.
  • Review minutes of board and committee, councils, and task force meetings.
  • Directors are expected to engage with IAEE marketing channels including, but not limited to, opening marketing emails from IAEE and engaging in social media posts by liking, resharing and/or commenting.
  • Discussions held during board meetings are confidential in nature and at times topics may be a conflict of interest for you/your organization. One must maintain the integrity of the meetings and being self-aware to recuse yourself from discussion as needed.
  • Directors serve at their own expense and are expected to assume the cost of travel and lodging. IAEE does provide limited expense reimbursement to directors with demonstrated cases of need for board meetings other than those conducted at the IAEE annual meeting upon application and approval of the secretary/treasurer.

Nominee Application

(All fields are required.)
If you have questions about the process, contact Beverly Benbow, Director of Governance, [email protected].

Completion of this application does not guarantee this spot on the IAEE Board of Directors.