Tag: MATSO
What to Expect as We Move Into 2021Q2
We are beginning to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel. Read IAEE President & CEO David DuBois’ industry perspective what you can expect in this quarter of 2021.
Why I Attend Expo! Expo!: An Interview with Lisa Goecke Malikow of National Restaurant Association
Lisa Goecke Malikow of National Restaurant Association shares her #ExpoExpo experiences and why you should attend the “show for shows”.
Support is a Two-Way Street
Originally published by Trade Show Executive, April 2018 Edition Last month I talked about the importance of advocacy, and how much value support from each and every member of this industry holds toward our continued […]
How To Stay in the Fast Lane in the Trade Show Industry [Part 1]
At Expo! Expo!, it’s all about connections! Tom Gattuso, CEM dedicates his time to staying on top of trends and making the most of his time on the trade show floor.
The MATSO Guide to Expo! Expo!
When we think of big shows, it comes with a heavy bag of problems and challenges for show organizers. How can you make hundreds of your exhibitors and thousands of attendees happy with the event […]
Show Floor, Education and Networking: An All-Inclusive Tale of Expo! Expo!
By Jessica Finnerty, CEM; Manager, Meetings and Events, Auto Care Association Last week, I wrapped up my annual expo. A year’s worth of work culminated in just a few short days. While the work was […]
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 […]
MATSO Programming at Expo! Expo! has 4 Major Program Changes to Address Members’ Primary Needs
This year I’ve worked closely with IAEE staff and the MATSO Council via newly formed Education and City Working Groups to deliver on the most important benefit for major show organizers according to a needs […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Justine McVaney, SVP of Event Operations & Planning, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Justine McVaney, Senior Vice President of Event Operations & Planning at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) sat down with IAEE to talk about her career as a Major American Trade Show Organizer and her member […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Stephen Pitt, SVP of Conventions & Expos, National Automobile Dealers Association
Stephen Pitt, Senior Vice President of Conventions and Expos with the National Automobile Dealers Association sat down with IAEE to talk about his career as a Major American Trade Show Organizer and his member experience […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Sacha Carey, CEM, Director of Exhibitions, Water Environment Federation
Sacha Carey, CEM, Director of Exhibitions with the Water Environment Federation sat down with IAEE to talk about life as a Major American Trade Show Organizer and her member experience with IAEE. Sacha has been […]
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 […]
Top 3 reasons this month’s MATSO meeting is going to be Epic
By Angela Harar, CEM, Senior Director of Trade Shows, The Vision Council Change happens when change makers get together to share, debate, and challenge the status quo. 1 – Participants aren’t being talked to, they’re […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Michelle Sanford, CEM, Director of Event Operations, AEM
IAEE recently interviewed Michelle Sanford, CEM, Director of Event Operations, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to learn more about her IAEE member experience. Michelle is part of a team that produces one of […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Jim Pittas, Senior VP, PMMI
IAEE had the pleasure of interviewing longtime IAEE member Jim Pittas, Senior Vice President with PMMI. Jim produces the PACK EXPO and is currently a member of the IAEE MATSO Council. Jim has been a […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Chris Nemchek, SVP of Business Development and Member Relations, Specialty Food Assn.
IAEE had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Nemchek, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Member Relations with the Specialty Food Association to learn more about his tenure as an IAEE member and […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Kelly Kilga, CEM, at Graphic Arts Show Co., Inc (GASC)
IAEE recently sat down with Kelly Kilga, CEM, Director of Operations at Graphic Arts Show Co., Inc (GASC) to learn more about her industry experience as a MATSO (Major American Trade Show Organizer) member. Kelly […]
The MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Angela Harar, Senior Director of Trade Shows for The Vision Council
IAEE recently sat down with Angela Harar, Senior Director of Trade Shows for The Vision Council to learn more about her exhibition industry experience and what it’s like to belong to the MATSO community. Angela’s […]
The MATSO Perspective…
By Camille Stern, SVP Strategic Account Management, SPARGO, Inc. 200,000 sq.ft. of exhibit space sounds like a lot of space. To some show organizers, it is. To others, this is simply walking away from the […]
From the MATSO Perspective…An Interview with Camille Stern, SVP Strategic Account Management with SPARGO
IAEE sat down with Camille Stern, Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Management with SPARGO, Inc. to hear more about her exhibition industry journey and her perspective from the MATSO (Major American Trade Show Organizer) front. […]