ASAE
American Society of Association Executives
ASAE serves association professionals and industry partners by providing leadership, education, and advocacy. It supports associations through resources, networking, and professional development to enhance their effectiveness. For more information visit: https://www.asaecenter.org/
AIPC
International Association of Convention Centers
AIPC represents convention center professionals worldwide, offering networking, education, and research to improve venue management, enhance operational performance, and ensure excellence in the events industry. For more information visit: https://aipc.org/
CEIR
Center for Exhibition Industry Research
CEIR provides research, data, and insights on the global exhibition industry, supporting industry professionals with trends, benchmarks, and studies to help grow and improve the exhibition business. For more information visit: https://www.ceir.org/
CEMA
Corporate Event Marketing Association
CEMA supports corporate event marketers through education, networking, and professional development, focusing on advancing the strategic role of event marketing in driving brand engagement and business success. For more information visit: https://cemaonline.com/
CSA-LV
Convention Services Association of Las Vegas
CSA-LV supports Las Vegas convention service professionals, providing networking, resources, and education to enhance the quality and delivery of convention and tradeshow services. For more information visit: https://csavegas.com/
EACA
Exhibit Appointed Contractor Association
EACA represents exhibit appointed contractors, providing resources and advocacy to promote professionalism and best practices in exhibition contracting, focusing on exhibitor services and labor management. For more information visit: https://eaca.com/
ECA
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance
ECA advocates for the exhibitions and conferences industry in government, providing a unified voice on issues impacting the industry and promoting its value to the economy. For more information visit: https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/
EDPA
Experiential Designers and Producers Association
EDPA advances the experiential design industry by fostering collaboration, education, and advocacy for designers, producers, and suppliers, promoting creative and strategic exhibit and event experiences. For more information visit: https://www.edpa.com/
EIC
Events Industry Council
EIC provides global leadership in the events industry through advocacy, research, and standards. It promotes professional certification CMP and sustainability initiatives for meetings and events professionals. For more information visit: https://eventscouncil.org/
ESCA
Exhibit Services Contractors Association
ESCA represents exhibit service contractors, promoting best practices, education, and safety within the tradeshow industry. ESCA members support the logistics and construction of exhibit spaces. For more information visit: https://www.esca.org/
ESPA
Event Service Professionals Association
ESPA provides education, networking, and resources for event service professionals, enhancing the delivery and management of events through collaboration and professional growth in venue and event service roles. For more information visit: https://espaonline.org/
ESSA
Event Supplier Services Association
ESSA supports event suppliers in the UK by promoting best practices, professional development, and collaboration among event service providers, enhancing the quality and standards of event delivery. For more information visit: https://www.essa.uk.com/
GBTA
Global Business Travel Association
GBTA is the world’s largest business travel association, offering education, research, advocacy, and networking to support business travel professionals and promote industry standards. For more information visit: https://www.gbta.org/
HCEA
Healthcare Exhibitor Association
HCEA represents healthcare exhibitors, providing education and advocacy focused on the unique needs of healthcare conventions and medical meetings, fostering professionalism and compliance in the industry. For more information visit: https://www.hcea.org/
IAAPA
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
IAAPA represents the global attractions industry, offering education, networking, and advocacy for professionals in amusement parks, attractions, and entertainment, fostering innovation and safety in the industry. For more information visit: https://www.iaapa.org/
IAEE
International Association of Exhibitions and Events
IAEE supports the exhibitions and events industry through advocacy, research, and education, representing organizers and suppliers, and promoting best practices and professional development. For more information visit: https://www.iaee.com/
IAVM
International Association of Venue Managers
IAVM serves venue professionals worldwide, offering education, networking, and advocacy to improve venue management for arenas, convention centers, stadiums, and theaters. For more information visit: https://iavm.org/
ICCA
International Congress and Convention Association
The ICCA supports the international meetings industry, providing education, networking, and resources to enhance event management and business development across the world. For more information visit: https://www.iccaworld.org/
IELA
International Exhibition Logistics Association
IELA represents exhibition logistics companies, promoting standards, best practices, and collaboration among logistics providers to ensure the smooth transport and handling of exhibition materials worldwide. For more information visit: https://www.iela.org/
IFEA
International Festivals and Events Association
IFEA supports festivals and event professionals, providing education, networking, and resources to enhance the planning and execution of festivals and live events globally. For more information visit: https://www.ifea.com/
IFES
International Federation of Exhibition Services
IFES connects exhibition service providers globally, promoting collaboration and professional development to improve service delivery and innovation in the exhibition industry. For more information visit: https://www.ifesnet.com/
ILEA
International Live Events Association
ILEA represents event professionals involved in live experiences, providing networking, education, and certification to advance creativity and execution in live events globally. For more information visit: https://www.ileahub.com/
IMEX
Incentive Travel, Meetings, and Events Industry
IMEX hosts global tradeshows for the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions industry, offering networking, education, and business opportunities for event professionals. For more information visit: https://imexamerica.com/
JMIC
Joint Industry Meetings Council
JMIC is a coalition of international meetings industry associations, promoting the value of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions through collaboration and advocacy on a global scale. For more information visit: https://www.themeetingsindustry.org/
MPI
Meeting Professionals International
MPI is a global organization for meeting and event professionals, offering education, certification, and networking to enhance skills and advance careers in the meetings industry. For more information visit: https://www.mpi.org/
NAME
National Association for Museum Exhibition
NAME supports museum exhibit professionals through education, networking, and professional development, fostering collaboration and innovation in museum exhibition design and execution. For more information visit: https://www.aam-us.org/
PCMA
Professional Convention Management Association
PCMA is a leading association for event and meeting professionals, providing education, research, and networking to enhance the strategic planning and execution of conventions. For more information visit: https://www.pcma.org/
SISO
Society of Independent Show Organizers
SISO supports independent tradeshow organizers, offering advocacy, networking, and education to help members grow their events and businesses. For more information visit: https://www.siso.org/
SITE
Society for Incentive Travel Excellence
SITE supports professionals in incentive travel, providing education, networking, and certification to enhance the impact of incentive travel programs on business performance. For more information visit: https://siteglobal.com/
SOLE
International Society of Logistics
SOLE supports logistics professionals by offering education, certification, and networking to advance logistics management practices and global supply chain innovation. For more information visit: http://www.sole.org/
The Exhibitor Advocate
This organization supports exhibitors by advocating for fair practices and better working conditions at tradeshows, offering resources and guidance to improve exhibitor experiences. For more information visit: https://exhibitoradvocacy.com/
UFI
Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
UFI represents exhibition organizers, venues, and service providers, offering research, advocacy, and networking to promote the growth and success of the global exhibition industry. For more information visit: https://www.ufi.org/
WIE
Women in Experiential
WIE supports women in the experiential marketing and events industry by offering networking, mentorship, and resources to promote gender equity and professional development. For more information visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-experiential
