Nominating Committee

The purpose of this committee is primarily responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending qualified candidates to fill board positions, ensuring the board has the right mix of skills, experience, and diversity to effectively govern and play a key role in overseeing board succession planning. The committee prepares a slate of nominations for each office and directorship; this slate shall be presented to the membership for vote (at least 90 days before the annual meeting). The IAEE Bylaws require that the immediate past chairperson serves as chairperson of the committee. The current chairperson may not serve or participate on the committee.

Nominees must be individuals who are recognized as thought leaders of the industry with demonstrated leadership skills, experience and a passion for the exhibitions and events industry. In addition to leadership and skills experience, the committee will consider a variety of other factors, including DE&I, to ensure the board is representative of the membership, as well as ensuring the board overall has the skill set necessary for the business environment at the time and for the current strategic plan. Attributes include strategic viewpoint, global perspective, collaborative, objectivity and commitment to diversity.

Each year, there are a variety of considerations to ensure an appropriate balance when developing the slate of nominees including, but not limited to:

Demographics/DE&I (gender/gender identity, cultural/ethnic diversity, age)
Position level within
Global representation/perspective
Balance of association versus independent organizers, both large shows and small shows
Balance of associate members (general service and specialty contractors, hotels, venues, etc.)

Charge to the Nominating Committee for FY 2025:

Review of the Call for Volunteers process.
Review the Guidelines for Nominees.
Create a slate of nominees for board

Timeline

A demographic analysis will be prepared by staff in advance of the committee meeting, to include the number of event organizers (association and independents), general service contractors, destinations, other categories of suppliers and individuals of racial/cultural/gender/gender identity Ready by the initial meeting usually scheduled in April/May.
Identifying other candidates for recommendation to the IAEE Board of Directors through various sources is required including the nominating committee, current board members, past chairpersons, staff, and through the nominating process on the IAEE webpage. This will be completed during the months of May-June to be ready by second meeting.
During the April/May meeting, the committee will discuss any carryover candidates who submitted their interest in the previous year, and who were not selected to serve.
Schedule calls/follow up as necessary to complete the process. May-July
Present a slate of officers and directors for calendar year 2026 for the approval of the board of directors at its Fall meeting in August 2025.