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Have the AI Advantage in Smarter Exhibition Strategy
Are you making exhibition strategy decisions with yesterday’s data? AI is giving exhibition organizers an unprecedented view of market trends, audience segments and competitive dynamics, and the results are reshaping how the smartest organizers plan and grow. Industry veteran Tesi Baur draws on 24…
Make Every Moment Matter
Your event is generating more valuable data than you realize, but is your team equipped to capture and use it to its maximum benefit? IAEE’s upcoming Event Tech Demo Day features four innovative companies that will show you exactly how to turn attendee insights, session content and engagement data…
Rethinking Events for the Next Gen
As the exhibitions and events landscape continue to evolve and shift beneath our feet, younger attendees are the ones driving the change. Discover the data-backed insights and real-world strategies that forward-thinking exhibition organizers and suppliers are already putting to work, so you can…
Robyn Davis Shows How Leadership and Lifting Others Transforms an Industry
What does it take to shape an entire industry’s approach to transparency and engagement? Distinguished Service Award winner Robyn Davis reveals the philosophy behind her groundbreaking leadership style and offers invaluable insights for professionals looking to make their mark. Discover how one…
CEM Spotlight on Mohamed Adel, CEM
Mohamed Adel, CEM shares how earning the CEM designation has enhanced his contributions to the exhibitions and events industry. The post CEM Spotlight on Mohamed Adel, CEM appeared first on IAEE.
Leslie Johnson is Breaking Records and Building Legacies
Ever wonder how one leader can transform an entire city’s reputation and economic trajectory? Discover the innovative strategies, relationship-building secrets and bold decision-making that helped IAEE Outstanding Marketing & Sales Award winner Leslie Johnson exceed goals by triple digits while…
The Business Case for Greening Your Operations
Sustainability isn’t just a values statement. It’s a business strategy that lives in your budget, your procurement policies and your data. This second installment in IAEE’s sustainability series reveals how the back-office decisions you’re already making are either advancing or undermining your…
The World has Shifted. Has Your Exhibition Strategy?
Fracturing trade systems. Rising middle powers. A global order being quietly rewritten by geopolitical rivalry. The warning signs are there but do you have the right framework to act on them? Catch up on the insights that are helping exhibitions and events executives navigate risk, seize emerging…
Lights, Camera, Engagement: How Video is Transforming Events
Video isn’t just for marketing anymore as it’s becoming the engine behind sponsorship revenue, stakeholder engagement and year-round content strategy for event professionals. But are you using it to its full potential? Our industry experts explain what most organizations are getting wrong with…
Matthew Kalb is Transforming Events Education Through Authenticity and Innovation
What separates educators who inform from those who transform careers? In this candid conversation, Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Matthew Kalb reveals why he believes that real learning happens when educators lead with curiosity and shares his mentorship approach that positions his students as…
The Numbers Are In on What’s Next for B2B Exhibitions
The U.S. B2B exhibition industry is shifting and the data tells a compelling story. Before you finalize your next plan or budget, get an insider preview of what the newly released CEIR Index reveals about where the industry is headed through 2028 from the experts who know it best. Because knowing…
One Voice. One Industry. One Day.
Your industry is being shaped by decisions made in Washington – on trade, travel, taxes and the workforce – and the window to influence those decisions is now. On 28 May, the business events community has a rare opportunity to walk the halls of Congress and make its voice heard where it counts…
The Heartbeat of the Show Floor
The show floor is alive and the technology powering it is evolving fast. The upcoming IAEE Event Tech Demo Day features eight innovative companies that will demonstrate the tools needed to keep attendees engaged, exhibitors satisfied and events thriving. Don’t miss your chance to see what a…
Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
The trade show industry is at a turning point in its approach to sustainability and the leaders who act now stand to gain far more than a cleaner conscience. IAEE Chairperson Brian Pagel explores how sustainability can be a powerful competitive edge, and what it actually takes to build momentum…
Susan D. Haning is a Champion of Excellence in the Industry
What does it take to uplift an entire industry from the inside out? Distinguished Service Award winner Susan D. Haning shares her leadership philosophy that drives meaningful change. Whether you’re climbing the career ladder or already at the top, you’ll take away actionable insights on building…
The Economy’s Effect on B2B Events
Slow growth. Stubborn prices. A workforce being quietly rewritten by AI. The economic signals are there but are you reading them correctly? Catch up on the insights that are shaping how savvy exhibitions and events executives plan, pivot and lead, then join us at CEIR Predict this September to hear…
Where Every Sustainable Exhibition Begins
Before you can green your exhibition, you need the right foundation and that starts with knowing the language, the stakeholders, and the numbers that matter. This first blog in IAEE’s five-part sustainability series covers how to build credibility through terminology fluency, strategic stakeholder…
Ryan Lovell is Building IAEE’s Future One Leader at a Time
What does it take to transform a local chapter while simultaneously teaching thousands of professionals across four continents? Discover how Chapter Merit Award Winner Ryan Lovell balances governance innovation with global education and learn the strategies he uses to create lasting impact in the…
The Difference Between Building Events and Leading Them: How My CEM Refined My Approach After 10 Years in the Industry
Ten years of hands-on experience taught Christina Kolokotroni how to execute, but her CEM knowledge provided a framework that elevated her from instinctive problem-solver to intentional leader by connecting the dots across marketing, operations and finance in ways that experience alone never quite…
Designing for Discovery: The Disney Playbook Your Event is Missing
Have you ever considered that the reason younger attendees aren’t engaging with your trade show as much as you’d like may be poor design? Drawing on lessons from Disney’s legendary approach to guest experience, Rich Vallaster reveals why most show floors are built for directories, not discovery.…