Industry Community
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| AMC Institute |
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AMC Institute is an international nonprofit trade association comprised of companies that provide association management and professional services to volunteer-governed organizations and for-profit companies. AMC Institute includes member companies that are demonstrated leaders in the association industry, committed to high quality and value-added association management and professional services. |
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| American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) |
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AH&LA represents the interests of the U.S. lodging industry at the national level on federal legislative and regulatory affairs; the national media; the educational community; research groups; and the general public. |
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| ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE & The Center) |
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ASAE is a membership organization and voice of the association profession. ASAE now has more than 22,000 association CEOs, staff professionals, industry partners, and consultant members. Founded in 2001, the Center for Association Leadership is the premier provider of learning and knowledge for the association community. |
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| Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) |
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ACCED-I is a nonprofit organization committed to improving, promoting and recognizing excellence in the collegiate conference and events profession. Celebrating over 25 years of service, ACCED-I is the premier resource for collegiate-based conference and event planners. Currently, they have a membership of over 1,500 professionals representing approximately 640 educational institutions and 41 corporations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. |
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| Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADME International) |
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ADME International's mission is to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through education, promotion of ethical practices, and availability of information to the meeting, convention, and incentive travel industry and the general public. |
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| CEMA (Corporate Event Marketing Association) | |
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Since 1990, CEMA leads in three key areas: 1. CEMA is the premier community for technology event marketing professionals *An industry hub that promotes professional networking opportunities *A valued resource for industry education *A facilitator of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing 2. CEMA strives to be the voice for the industry *A thought leadership association that is aware of event professionals top of mind challenges *An advocate for the value of event marketing as a key component of the marketing mix 3. CEMA is a driver of event marketing industry standards |
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| Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) |
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DMAI represents over 1,500 professional members from more than 600 destination marketing organizations throughout 30 countries. The association has worked to enhance the professionalism, effectiveness and image of CVBs and tourism boards. |
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| EIF (Exhibition Industry Foundation) | |
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In 2003, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) recognized the need and potential for greater collaboration and merged their foundations to create the Exhibition Industry Foundation. Since inception, EIF has funded various research and promotion initiatives as well as awarded scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in the industry. |
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| ESCA (Exhibition Services & Contractors Association) |
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ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting and special events industries. Through the education, information exchange and level of professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry. |
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| Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) |
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ESPA (formerly ACOM) is an international organization for convention professionals dedicated to providing needs-directed continuing education; enhancing professional values and standards; and advancing and promoting quality customer services to encourage growth and recognition of the convention services profession. |
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| Financial & Insurance Conference Planners (FICP) |
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FICP is an association of insurance and financial services industry-meeting planners who exchange proven meeting management techniques and explore trends and new ideas that may enhance the value of conferences. |
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| Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) |
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GMIC was formed to improve meeting management practices by promoting environmentally responsible strategies through the collaborative efforts of the hospitality industry, corporations, government, and community organizations. GMIC is committed to supporting economic, environmental, and community objectives as they relate to the meetings industry. |
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| Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) |
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HCEA is a trade association of more than 700 organizations united by a common desire to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare conventions and exhibitions as an educational and marketing medium. It promotes the value of exhibits as an integral part of healthcare meetings. HCEA also provides exhibitors, associations, and supplies a forum to exchange information and ideas. HCEA offers its members the opportunity to become more knowledgeable in their profession through meaningful communication; the exchange of ideas; and many other services. |
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| Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) |
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HSMAI is an international, individual membership organization comprised of over 7,000 members representing travel sales and marketing professionals. 79 chapters in 35 countries worldwide are dedicated to enhancing sales and marketing management skills in the travel and hospitality industry through education and networking opportunities with peers and customers. |
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| International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) |
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IACC is a not-for-profit organization to advance understanding and awareness of conference centers as distinct and unique within the hospitality industry. |
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| IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events) | |
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Founded in 1928, IAEE is composed of approximately 1,300 members (organizations) and over 8,000 member representatives (individuals). Over 50 percent of IAEE's members are directly involved in the planning, management, and production of exhibitions and buyer-seller events. The remainder of our membership consists of those who provide products and services to the industry. IAEE values and promotes diversity of membership, in terms of company size, products, and geographical area. Each active member organization is given one vote, regardless of size. Benefits of IAEE Membership include professional development, industry news and publications, industry and professional resources, service partner discounts, advocacy before government and media, leadership development and local chapter membership. |
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| International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) |
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IAPCO represents professional organisers and managers of international and national congresses, conventions and special events. IAPCO is committed to raising standards of service among its members and other sectors of the industry through continuing education and networking. |
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| International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) |
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International Association oIAVM represents venue managers who oversee some of the world’s most impressive and renowned venues including arenas, convention centers, stadiums, racetracks, amphitheaters, ice rinks, performing arts venues, and many others. Our members’ facilities represent huge expenditures of public and private funds. They attract millions of patrons to an astonishing array of sports, entertainment, conventions and exhibitions. IAVM exists to educate, advocate for, and inspire public assembly venue professionals, worldwide and achieves these goals by advancing education, supporting advocacy, providing networking, and establishing benchmarking and research. Venue Managers (IAVM) |
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| International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) | |
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With over 600 member organizations and companies in 80 countries, ICCA provides a worldwide network of experts in all aspects of hosting and organizing congresses and conventions. ICCA members - representing all the various professional meeting suppliers - have unique opportunities to access comprehensive meetings data and exchange business leads. |
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| International Special Events Society (ISES) |
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ISES educates, advances, and promotes the special events industry and its network of professionals. ISES cultivates high standards of business practices through their "Principles of Conduct and Ethics", and fosters cooperation among members and other special events professionals. |
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| Major American Trade Show Organizers (MATSO) | |
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MATSO membership consists of 30 member organizations that produce and manage 52 of the largest trade shows in North America — both association-owned and for-profit. Our members include 25 of the top 50 shows included in the Tradeshow Week 200. On average, members' shows occupy more than 29 million net square feet of exhibit space and bring together more than 1.3 million buyers in 11 cities. The combined revenues generated by MATSO trade show exhibit space alone exceed one-half billion dollars annually. |
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| Meeting Professionals International (MPI) |
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MPI is the largest association of meeting professionals, with over 20,000 members in 68 chapters and clubs across the world. MPI empowers meeting professionals to increase their strategic value through education, clearly defined career pathways, and business growth opportunities. |
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| National Speakers Association (NSA) |
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NSA is an international association of more than 3,800 members dedicated to advancing the art and value of experts who speak professionally. For more than 25 years, NSA has provided resources and education designed to enhance the business acumen and platform performance of professional speakers. |
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| Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) | |
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The mission of PCMA is to serve the association community by enhancing the effectiveness of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions through member and industry education and to promote the value of the meetings industry to the general public. |
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| Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) |
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RCMA is a professional non-profit interfaith organization of those who plan and manage meetings, conferences, conventions or assemblies for religious organizations. RCMA is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of its members and to improving the experience of religious meeting attendees throughout the world. |
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| Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) |
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SGMP is dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in planning and execution of government meetings through education, training and industry relationships. |
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| U.S. Travel Association (U.S. Travel) |
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The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $770 billion travel industry. U.S. Travel's mission is to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the United States. |
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The Center Proudly Recognizes These Supporting Organizations:
IAEE| Expo! Expo!| CEIR| ESCA| EEIAC
