The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Events Industry Council (EIC) to include the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) program as part of IAEE’s globally recognized Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) Learning Program. This collaboration reinforces the shared commitment of both organizations to elevate professional standards and promote sustainable practices in the exhibitions and events industry.
The SEPC program, developed and delivered by EIC, equips event professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable event strategies, measure impact, and influence change. By integrating SEPC into its educational portfolio, IAEE will offer CEM candidates and industry professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding of sustainability, an increasingly vital area of expertise in today’s business events landscape.
“The CEM Learning Program is designed to support exhibitions and events professionals at every stage of their career, and sustainability is a critical component of that journey,” said IAEE President and CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM. “At IAEE, we are deeply committed to helping industry professionals make their exhibitions and events more environmentally sustainable since sustainability has moved from being a bonus feature to becoming an ethical obligation and critical success factor for forward-thinking exhibitions. We are proud to collaborate with EIC to offer the SEPC program and further empower our global community with the education needed to lead responsibly and effectively.
“This commitment to sustainability extends beyond our educational offerings to our own events. We are particularly proud that Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition has been recognized by EIC for achieving Silver Level Certification in its Sustainable Event Standards two years in a row – a significant step up from our previous Bronze Level Certification. This recognition demonstrates our organization’s dedication to walking the walk when it comes to sustainable event practices, and it reinforces why integrating sustainability education into the CEM Learning Program is so important for our industry’s future.”
Launched in 1975, IAEE’s CEM Learning Program is the premier professional designation for exhibition and event organizers, recognized in more than 20 countries. The program emphasizes practical knowledge, real-world application, and ongoing professional growth across a variety of core competencies, including event planning, marketing, operations, and now, sustainability through the SEPC program.
“We are excited to join forces with IAEE in bringing the SEPC program to a wider audience,” added EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. “This partnership strengthens our collective ability to embed sustainable thinking into the foundation of our industry’s education and practices.”
The SEPC program is now available through IAEE’s CEM Learning Program offerings. Click here For more information.
About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance, Snöball and Swapcard. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
About Events Industry Council (EIC)
The Events Industry Council (EIC) is the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards. EIC promotes a vibrant and resilient global events ecosystem through certification, education, and initiatives such as the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) and the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.
EIC’s global federation includes more than 30 Association Members representing more than 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and more than 30 Corporate Members and Strategic Partners with global operations and event teams in countries around the world.
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