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Preparing the next generation of exhibitions and events professionals.

Together, we are advancing exhibition and event management education through collaboration, innovation, research, and industry connections.

The IAEE Faculty Community brings together higher education professionals dedicated to preparing the next generation of exhibition and event leaders.

Why Join the Faculty Community as a Member?

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    • Career pathways
    • Scholarships & Mentorships
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Featured Resources

Art of the Show Textbook – 6th Edition

The sixth edition focuses on the requirements for planning and holding a successful exhibition, both B2B and B2C events; what must be done leading up and during the exhibition and post-event, to create a marketplace for buyers and sellers that fosters engagement and offers a synergistic environment. Written by a broad spectrum of industry experts, this body of knowledge is a standard resource in university and college classrooms around the world and provides an up-to-date resource for the experienced professional.

 

ISBN 978-0-9895833-0-5 | LCCN 2019936968 (print)

E-PUB EDITION

Members: $79.95
Nonmembers: $79.95
AVAILABLE NOW at B&N

PRINT EDITION

Members: $79.95
Nonmembers: $109.95
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U.S. Dept. of Labor Recognizes Meeting, Exhibition and Events Profession

6 March 2015 – On this day, the meeting, exhibition and events profession took a giant step forward in defining a foundation of competencies that are based on the business roles and responsibilities event professionals provide to organizations. For the first time ever, our profession is being recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a standalone business sector, distinct and separate from lodging and tourism sectors,

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

The HTE model has been published on the Clearinghouse website.

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Featured Events

IAEE Faculty Engagement Experience at IMEX America – 13-15 October 2026

The theme is “Reimagining Meeting and Event Education: Collaborate, Curriculum, and Creativity. This is a free one-day professional development and networking program with optional activities. Registration coming soon!

IAEE-IMEX Frankfurt Virtual Faculty Engagement Experience was on 12 May 2026. 

A special thank you to our featured presenters, Antoine Casanova-Mazet, Noah Cheyer, Joanna Goodey and Dr. David Jarman; FEE Committee members Ludovic Cosandey, Dr. Jenny Flinn, Dr. Carmel Foley, M.T. Hickman, and Dr. Thomas C. Padron; our IMEX partners, Carina Bauer and Hannah Lee, and all who helped make this experience a success! 

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