IAEE's Future Leaders Have Scholarship Opportunity from LVCVA to Attend ECEF
IAEE
In a unified effort to further the opportunities afforded to the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) future leaders, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced it will award two scholarships to two graduates of IAEE's Robert L. Krakoff Future Leaders Institute to attend the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) on 1 June 2011.More

Electronics Show Revives Las Vegas Glow
The Wall Street Journal
Gadget makers will gather this week in Las Vegas for their massive trade show, with booths full of new wares and a spring in their step. And many hotels are posting a notice not seen in the recession-wracked city for some time: sold out.More

Attendance and Meetings Up at Latest Edition of EIBTM
Travel and Tourism News Middle East
The 22nd edition of EIBTM (European Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings event), held in Barcelona, attracted 3,125 exhibiting companies from more than 90 countries and created three days packed with non-stop meetings and activities.More

What Attendees Are Saying About the 2010 FICP Annual Conference
Meetings Net
First-timers and long-timers comment on the 2010 Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Annual Conference.More

More Trends: 21 Trade Show Predictions for 2011
BizBash
You're probably aware of the major trends about trade shows: More exhibitors measuring their ROI; doing more with less, perceived competition from virtual trade shows; the shift to fabric graphics and custom modular exhibits; more interactive technology in booths. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Yeah, we know those big trends. But what other trends are happening that will affect the trade show world?More

Partnership Between Texworld and Stylesight
Fibre2Fashion
Texworld USA is proud to announce a partnership with Stylesight, the leading global provider of trend content, tools and technology for the style industry. The two companies will debut their new partnership at the January 2011 Texworld USA Trade Fair in New York City (18-20 January), offering an expertly curated Trend Display and series of industry seminars for show attendees, combined with a future rollout of innovative digital services for Texworld USA exhibitors.More

EIF Needs Your Help
EIF
The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) has raised $1.96 million in pledged funds and needs your help to achieve the $2 million dollar goal. The money raised to date has funded education and research designed to promote the industry-wide advancement and educate our future leaders. As exhibitions and events continue to evolve, EIF will continue to support initiatives that make our industry more sustainable.

To learn more about other projects that have been funded by EIF or see the others that have contributed to EIF, please visit our website at www.exhibitionfoundation.org. To make an investment in your future now, click on one of the links below.

1. To make a personal commitment to the Foundation: Click here to download the EIF Individual Commitment Form
2. To make a organizational commitment to the Foundation: Click here to download the EIF Organizational Commitment Form
3. To volunteer with the Exhibition Industry Foundation: Please send an e-mail to info@exhibitionfoundation.org. (Provide name, e-mail, phone, company, address, and the best time to contact you.)

"I strongly believe in supporting initiatives that ensure a strong and vibrant future for my industry. Both my organization and I have invested in the Exhibition Industry Foundation, and knowing that our investment has helped further the education of our industry colleagues and aided in the funding of research to advance the industry has provided a positive return on our investment." -- Richard L. Maples, vice president of Sales - Shepard Exposition Services

Watch All of the Highlights from Expo! Expo! in New Orleans!
IAEE

Convention News Television's Ed Heiland and Carrie Ferenac will take you through three days of highlights from Expo! Expo! You will also hear from attendees and the lessons they have learned from the education sessions. Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP also gives an exclusive interview from Expo! Expo! View all of those videos here.


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Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans a Huge Success
IAEE
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) celebrates a critically acclaimed Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held 7-9 December 2010. This year's event attracted 2,068 attendees (pending independent audit by Exhibit Surveys, Inc.) and 272 exhibitors to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. The meeting's success is a testament to the video campaign launched earlier in the year by the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. Featuring testimonials by show organizers who brought their events to the city, the message that New Orleans is open for business was heard loud and clear last week at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition.More

IAEE Announces Future Meeting Dates, Locations
IAEE
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) Board of Directors selected the final the locations for 2011 IAEE Mid-Year Meeting and the Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2014 during its meeting in New Orleans.More

IAEE's Public Events Council News: Public Events Industry Report 2010 Findings Released
IAEE
During an early morning session on Thursday, 9 December 2010 at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, IAEE’s Public Events Council released the findings from the Public Events Industry Report 2010 with encouraging results when compared with 2009. Key Findings

• Most existing and new launch events report meeting or exceeding expectations in 2010.
• Event revenue and exhibit space sales in particular show substantial improvement over 2009.
• Although attendance growth is slower, the overall increase is positive.
• A vast improvement is noted in exhibitors waiting longer to secure exhibit space as well as anticipated sponsorship revenue.
• Over three-quarters of those surveyed are optimistic about 2011.
• Sixty percent plan to launch new events next year.
• Although the economy is still of concern to the organizers, it is encouraging to see that concern balanced with issues relating to exhibitors, technology and facilities/venues.

To view the report in its entirety, please click here.More

IAEE Preferred Partners Offer Discounts to Members
IAEE
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) continues its tradition of providing members with discounted products and services from reliable sources through its IAEE Preferred Partners program. The IAEE Services Council is charged with identifying and working with preferred business partners who have products or services that provide solid ROI for IAEE members. The products and services must be of value to IAEE members, reliable and of high quality.More

Search for Your Next Job on ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com
IAEE

Finding talent is now easier than ever. Bookmark www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com. Whether you are seeking a new career or looking to fill an open position, you will find the most relevant and comprehensive listings here. You can create an account, post a resume, view jobs and receive personal job alerts. Also, employers can create an account, view resumes, post jobs and find recruitment resources. Take a moment to visit www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com and take the next step in your career.More