Announcements

29 September 2026

Virtual

As event season kicks into high gear, the right technology can help your team save time, engage attendees, and deliver exceptional events.

 Join IAEE for Ready for Show Season: Event Technology for Organizers and experience live demonstrations of innovative solutions built for today's event professionals.

 You'll discover technologies that can help you:

• Streamline event operations.
• Increase attendee engagement.
• Better support exhibitors and sponsors.
• Capture valuable event insights.
• Compare solutions to find the right fit for your events.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover practical solutions that will help you navigate your busiest event season with confidence.

 Register Here!

DC Chapter

Pop-up Cross Over Happy Hour with TSSNG

14 September from 5:30PM-8:00PM ET

Upside on Moore- Arlington, VA

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Education Program: Event Mergers and Aquistions

25 September from 11:30AM-2:00PM ET

Maggiano's Chevy Chase-Washington, DC

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DFW Chapter

Donuts & Dish

14 September from 9:00AM-9:45AM CT

Virtual

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Midwestern Chapter

Midwest Mornings

4 September at 10:00AM CT

Virtual

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Behind the Scenes at IMTS

9 September from 2:00PM-7:00PM CT

McCormick Place- Chicago, IL

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Topgolf Par-Tee

10 September from 4:00PM-7:00PM CT

Topgolf- Naperville, IL

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Mid-South Chapter

Annual Chapter Meeting & Session

30 September from 11:30AM-2:00PM ET

Kentucky International Convention Center-Louisville, KY

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New England Chapter

Lunch & Learn: Ready to Rethink What Great Leadership Really Looks Like? 

16 September at 12:00PM ET

Virtual

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New York Chapter

Annual Industry Summer Bash

16 September from 5:00PM-9:00PM ET

NYC Water Cruises-New York, NY

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Rocky Mountain Chapter

Fall Education Session: Stop Beating Yourself Up: Leading with Compassion 

17 September from 2:00PM-3:00PM MT

Virtual

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Southeastern Chapter

35th Annual Southeastern Classic

17-18 September 

Surf Expo, Orange County Convention Center-Orlando, FL

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Southwest Chapter

Speed Networking-Meet 5 New People in 30 Minutes

16 September from 10:00AM-11:00AM PT 

Virtual

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Independent B2B exhibitions continue to demonstrate the power of entrepreneurial agility, delivering strong financial performance while adapting quickly to changing market conditions.

 The new 2026 CEIR Performance Benchmark Playbook: Independent B2B Exhibitions, sponsored by SISO, provides actionable benchmark data and strategic insights for independently organized events. Designed as a quick, highly scannable resource, the report helps organizers benchmark performance and identify opportunities for growth.

Download the Report Here

This report is free for IAEE members to download.

4imprint, the leader in promotional products, offers IAEE members an additional 10% off their already Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Saving money is just one of the many great benefits you receive from IAEE’s partnership with 4imprint. 

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Be sure to take advantage of this discount for your trade show supplies and signage!

19 August 2026

10:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM ET | 4:30 PM GMT | 12:30 AM Singapore & Beijing (GMT +8)

CEIR Session: Where Exhibitor Marketing Budgets Really Go: Industry Benchmarks and Way to Make Them Work Better 

How are exhibitors allocating marketing budgets today—and how do those allocations compare to pre-pandemic norms? Where is spending concentrated, and what metrics are used to evaluate success? This webinar presents the latest CEIR research on marketing channel investment, exhibiting objectives, performance metrics, and direct spend by expense category alongside insights into how exhibit strategies are evolving.

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28 September- 2 October

Huntington Convention Center-Cleveland, OH

CEM Week provides participants the only opportunity to take five courses and complete five exams in one week. Along with being able to complete over half of the program in a condensed timeframe, previous attendees have said, “The interaction with other classmates is what makes this worthwhile.” Group discussions and class exercises are structured so students actively participate and gain practical knowledge of the course material.

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12 August 2026

10:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM ET | 4:30 PM GMT | 12:30 AM Singapore & Beijing (GMT +8)

Global Approaches to Organizer Structure:  International Practices to Drive Growth and Efficiency

Exhibition organizations have evolved rapidly, and organizational structure is now a key driver of growth, profitability, and efficiency. Traditional team models are no longer enough for organizations looking to scale and improve sales performance. This session explores how exhibition organizers are building efficient, high-performing sales teams and structuring their businesses for stronger alignment across sales, operations, and marketing. Through practical examples, Matthias highlights current best practice in sales team design and company structure. Attendees will gain clear insight into what effective exhibition company structures look like today and how they support sustainable growth and profitability.

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10-11 September 2026

MGM National Harbor

Join industry leaders and experts at CEIR’s annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference, your guide to the next 3-5 years of B2B exhibitions.

Other events give you opinions. Predict gives you evidence-based intelligence through our dual-lens approach:

The Data Lens: Hard metrics from the CEIR Index reveal the quantifiable shifts happening across net square feet, exhibitor participation, attendance patterns, and real revenue streams. See the trends others are missing.

The Insight Lens: Deep-dive research partnerships with leading market analysts provide the qualitative intelligence on attendee expectations, experience design, and engagement strategies that will separate winners from survivors.

You’ll leave with the strategic clarity to position your events—and your organization—ahead of the curve, not behind it.   

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DFW Chapter

Donuts & Dish

14 August 2026 from 9:00AM-9:45AM CT

Virtual

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DC Chapter

Emerging Professionals Session: Speak With Impact

25 August 2026 from 4:00PM-6:00PM ET

American Association of Airport Executive Offices- Alexandria, VA

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Midwestern Chapter

Summer Event Series: Hosted by the Young Professionals Committee

12 August 2026 from 3:00PM-5:00PM CT

Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Rooftop-Chicago, IL

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Midwest Mornings

7 August 2026 from 10:00AM-10:45AM CT

Virtual

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New York Chapter

Annual Industry Summer Bash

12 August 2026 from 5:30PM-9:00PM ET

NYC Water Cruises, Pier 36- New York, NY

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Rocky Mountain Chapter

RMC & MIC Meet-UP

6 August 2026 from 4:30PM-6:30PM MT

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center-Denver, CO

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Southwest Chapter

Field Trip to SUPERZOO

14 August 2026 from 10:00AM-11:00AM PT

Mandalay Bay Convention Center- Las Vegas, NV

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This hands-on educational series with Chris Gloede, CAE is specifically designed to accelerate your proficiency in generative AI content creation. Attendees will move beyond simple commands to mastering the foundational and advanced techniques of prompt engineering. The training covers creating high-quality, structured text using methods like role-based and Chain-of-Thought prompting, and culminates with a practical lab on generating brand-aligned visual content. Upon completion of all three sessions participants will receive the downloadable IAEE Master Series Certificate: AI Accelerator certificate of completion.

Session 1: The Basics of Prompting-6 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CT  

Session 2: Advanced Prompting and Practical Techniques-13 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CST

Session 3: Visual AI and Practical Application-20 August 2026 10:30-11:30 AM CST 

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16-18 November 2026

Milwaukee, WI

Come quench your thirst for innovative ideas, ready to expand your knowledge, and immerse yourself in an event experience designed to propel you—and your shows—to new heights of success.

 2026 Expo! Expo! Content Tracks:

• AI & Digital Innovation — What's actually working, what's hype, and how to apply emerging technology to real event challenges
• Event Operations — Practical, how-to sessions for the professionals who make shows run
• Attendee Experience — Design thinking and strategy for creating moments that matter
• Industry Trends — Where the exhibitions and events industry is heading, and how to position yourself to lead
• Peer Learning Formats — Structured conversation and collaborative sessions that go beyond the podium

 Every session is designed specifically for the professionals in this industry — the organizers, exhibitors, suppliers, and stakeholders who live and breathe events.

Explore the Full Session Lineup Here