Our Voice
Our voice is your voice. IAEE is committed to and engaged with key organizations to promote the value of face-to-face events as the primary medium for doing business.
OUR VOICE IS YOUR VOICE.
IAEE represents and advocates for the worldwide exhibitions industry.
Advocacy takes a village!
A key pillar and driver of member value for IAEE is our work in advocacy. This takes on many forms. We often say advocacy is a marathon, not a sprint!
With the impact of COVID and the B2B industry’s recovery efforts, IAEE advocacy-driven initiatives play a vital role in the recovery and expansion of the exhibitions ecosystem.
IAEE and its members applaud the collaborative work of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance for enacting a public policy agenda that is in line with IAEE’s long-term strategic goals.
Advocating for Exhibitions
Exhibitions are key drivers of commerce. They generate significant economic impact within the communities they are held from the local to national level. Below are ways you, your team, and your organization can make an impact.
Protect Your Show by Reporting Impersonation Scams
Through the collective work of the MATSO community within IAEE, the FTC passed the Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which targets scammers who impersonate businesses and government entities. The process is simple and easy to follow.
Show Floor Program
Bring elected officials to your business events and showcase the power of face-to-face marketing in their communities.
Be a Social Influencer
Become a year-round advocate for the industry!
Share and engage with IAEE and ECA’s advocacy-related posts on social media to educate your network, the general public, and policymakers on important issues that impact the face-to-face business events industry.
Communication Efforts Made Easy
Ready to take action? ECA has created an network action center with turnkey messaging on important items that you can email your federal legislator on immediately.
IAEE works with key industry partners to drive awareness of the global exhibitions and events industry.
CEIR
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research exists to provide insights and intelligence for the exhibitions and business events industry as well as economic impact analysis for the US business-to-business exhibitions industry. CEIR houses the world’s largest collection of primary, exhibition-related research studies. Hundreds of reports are available to help you better understand the world of face-to-face marketing.
Events Industry Council
The Events Industry Council is comprised of 33 member organizations, representing more than 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties, which facilitate the exchange of information within the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. The EIC strives to connect people and form strong global partnerships through certification and accreditation programs, voluntary standards and best practices, and fostering collaboration on industry issues.
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliances
Established in 2021, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition of leading professional, industry, and labor organizations that comprise the unified advocacy voice of the face-to-face business events industry. The exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows delivered by our alliance partners’ members attract exhibitors, attendees, and buyers from around the world to conduct business in the U.S. In 2022, these events led to $138 billion in direct sales and supported 2.2 million jobs nationwide.
Exhibitions Industry Collective
The Exhibitions Industry Collective’s mission is to bring our shared knowledge together to create a visible, meaningful and lasting foothold on careers in the exhibitions ecosystem. The Collective is comprised of six key industry organizations including the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA), Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA), International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE), International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO).
Global MICE Collaborative (GMC)
Through a partnership, the IAEE, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), have come together to make the industry stronger as the Global MICE Collaborative providing a single go-to solution to accelerate workforce development and destination capabilities awareness. The GMC provides Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) professionals throughout emerging worldwide markets with a “best of” collaboration that includes access to a combined network of 126 chapters worldwide.
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Through a strategic partnership with IAEE, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is emphasizing the significance of in-person interactions in empowering individuals to stand together. As the leading association for those who bring people together, MPI is dedicated to advancing the meeting and event industry through unparalleled professional development opportunities, ultimately fostering the growth of individuals within the field. By facilitating connections among industry leaders, MPI enables the creation of impactful experiences that serve to inspire, educate, and invigorate participants.
