Learning

Community Through Connections & Collaborations.Personal & Professional Development.Learning at All Levels.

Knowledge and Learning

Personal and professional development are conveyed in a variety of ways. IAEE offers numerous opportunities, both in-person and virtually for peers to network and collaborate while furthering their knowledge and skills in exhibitions and events. Throughout the year, several meetings and learning programs are offered both at the chapter and global level.

IAEE provides professional development pathways and resources to support learners at all levels.

Learning

IAEE Certification Journey

IAEE is committed to every step of your career development in the exhibitions and events industry. From workforce ready assessments to professional designations we’ve got you covered.

We offer a career path regardless of where you are starting from when looking at a career in exhibitions and event management.

The Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) Professional Designation

Built on a foundation of broad technical knowledge and demonstrated industry experience, the Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) professional designation program prepares you to meet the changes and challenges of a demanding exhibitions industry with confidence and professionalism.

Webinars

Geared toward busy professionals who are looking for cost-effective educational opportunities with no downtime or travel expense, IAEE provides new and exciting webinars, led by highly respected industry experts, directly to your desk. IAEE Professional Development Webinars are brought to you by New Orleans & Company and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Events

Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Geared toward busy professionals who are looking for cost-effective educational opportunities with no downtime or travel expense, IAEE provides new and exciting webinars, led by highly respected industry experts, directly to your desk. IAEE Professional Development Webinars are brought to you by New Orleans & Company and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

IAEE Leadership Institute

The Institute for IAEE members only, provides a tailored immersive educational program that develops one’s leadership competencies, skills and broad industry knowledge while creating a close network among participants through applied learning concepts, shared discussions, and self-reflection.

IMEX – America & Frankfurt

Each year we partner with IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt to provide educational and learning opportunities for both faculty and students including the Faculty Engagement program, faculty reception and scheduled appointments on the show floor for students. 

MATSO Events

Central to the MATSO Council culture is ensuring a wide-open exchange of ideas to foster discovering solutions, networking with other senior-level show professionals, guiding new strategies and policies, sharing ideas and making a difference. Each year a MATSO event will be selected to host IAEE-MATSO programming. In addition, programming will take place through webinars and at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. A complete schedule of events will be updated as they are identified.

Women’s Leadership Forum

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum has been designed to focus on topics that are unique to women in the exhibitions and events industry. It is tailored for all women regardless of age, individual situation or current position held within their company. The forum will provide knowledge and strategies for attendees to succeed in their current positions, as well as motivation and inspiration to take your career to the next level. The Forum will give you the tools and resources while balancing life along the way.