Tag: Experiences
My #ExpoExpo Experience by Chad Chappell, CMP, Director of Sales Development with Visit Baltimore and Chair of the IAEE Expo! Expo! Advisory Committee
I have regularly attended Expo! Expo! for many years, but this is the first year I had the opportunity to be your Chair of the Expo! Expo! Advisory Committee. From this view, I have seen […]
The MATSO Perspective from Adam Andersen, Managing Director of New Hope Network, a division of Penton
This past May, after years of trying to fit it into my schedule, I finally made it to the IAEE MATSO Spring Meeting, hosted this year at another event I’ve always wanted to attend, the […]
The Best is Yet to Come at EXPO! EXPO!
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, August 2016 Edition We have entered the second half of the year, which means that if you see me grinning from ear to ear (more so than usual, anyway), […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Janet Sperstad, CMP: 2015 Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Janet Sperstad, CMP, Program Director at Madison College has extensive practical and academic experience in the exhibitions and events industry. She created the United States’ first Associate Degree […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with John Catalano, Managing Director, SME
IAEE spoke with John Catalano, Managing Director of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, to get his thoughts on the exhibitions and events industry and his member experience at IAEE. John manages the FABTECH show and […]
Women’s Leadership Forum Recap
We just wrapped up another highly successful and sold out IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum on Tuesday, 26 April. “This year’s attendance reflects the overwhelming interest in programming addressing topics specific to female professionals,” said 2016 […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Andrew Fraser, M.Ed., CHE: 2015 Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager Professor Andrew R. Fraser, M.Ed., CHE at the Johnson & Wales University Center for Sports, Entertainment and Event Management has a passion for the industry that shines through […]
The Rise of Fancy Friday: Why Experiences at Work Matter
Originally published March 29, 2016 by Lindsey Pollak In today’s “pictures or it didn’t happen” world, millennials are all about experiences. In fact, three-quarters of young people would choose to spend their money on an […]
IAEE Awards Spotlight on Dan Traver, CEM: 2015 Merit Award Winner
By Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager When Dan Traver, CEM, Business Development Vice President at Freeman, became Chairperson of the IAEE Midwest Chapter, he infused a shift in mentality that made the Board more willing […]
Gearing Up for Women’s Leadership Forum
By Mindy Abel, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliance and Partnership with Visit Anaheim and Chair of the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum Task Force As I gear up for the Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) in D.C. on […]
International Perspective
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, February 2016 Edition As some of you have heard me say, the “I” in IAEE is not just a letter; it stands for a concept that IAEE is steadfastly […]
It’s a Small World After All (with BIG Possibilities for Exhibitions and Events)
By Mary Tucker, IAEE Sr. PR/Communications Manager With the recent announcement of Global Exhibitions Day, we are entering a time where the emphasis on international collaboration is at the forefront of the exhibitions and events […]
My Expo! Expo! Experience
By Mary Higham, CEM, Manager, Exhibits with ASIS International Still on the fence about signing up for Expo!Expo!? Expo!Expo! is by far the best gathering of exhibition and event professionals each year. It is an […]
The Charm City is Waiting for You
By Chad Chappell, CMP, Director of Sales, Visit Baltimore I have been going to Expo! Expo! for fifteen years, but the event coming up in Baltimore this December 1-3 has special significance for me this […]
Why is Expo! Expo! so important to me?
By Bill McGlade, CEM, Director of Account Management, a2z, Inc. Oh, and this one time, at Expo! Expo!… It’s that time of year. The leaves are falling, holiday decorations are out, snow is in the […]
Expo! Expo!: Is it worth it? YES!
By Karen Eppsteiner, Director of Event Sales, Electronic Retailing Association Every year I set a mission for Expo! Expo!: come away with 3 new ideas for my shows and events. Like all of you, during […]
Get the real story about IAEE’s Expo! Expo!
Expo! Expo! is fast approaching and we are so excited about this year’s annual meeting and exhibition. With more than 70+ learning opportunities over three days both ON and OFF the show floor, 10+ planned […]
What Keeps Me Up at Night
Originally published in Trade Show Executive, September 2015 Edition As president and CEO of IAEE, what keep me up at night aside from my new puppy Jackson? There are many things but none that is […]
5 Tips for Young Professionals to Prepare for Expo! Expo! 2015 in Baltimore
By Kimberly Zonca, CEM It’s that time of year again – time to register for Expo! Expo! With the Discount rates expiring on September 30, many Young Professionals have already registered and are set for […]
What Powers You? – 7 Strategies to Know Yourself
If gasoline powers your car, electricity powers your devices, food powers your cells, and faith powers the spirit, then what powers your heart to BE your best self? I love watching 5 – 7 year […]
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