Past Events and Recordings

Hosts Jill Syler and Jill Jensen launched this year's first Benefits Buzz with a focus on earning the CEM designation. IAEE Senior CEM Program Manager, Jennifer  Potter, guided attendees on the CEM journey explaining the growth trajectory and earning opportunities achieving the designation provides.

Our speaker, Marsha Flanagan, M. Ed., CEM, IAEE President and CEO, took attendees on a discovery of important trends and forecasts important to the exhibitions industry in 2025. Insights included quicker international visa processing times, potential tax and tariff implications, and the exhibitions industry recent legislative impact.

The theme of this quarter's Benefits Buzz was "Grow Your Network". Jill Jensen, membership engagement chair, and Jill Syler, director, shared six strategies to develop and grow professional and business networks using the membership benefits provided by IAEE. We got to meet our newest members, learn new skills, and get the most out of IAEE membership. 

 In advance of ECA Legislated Action Day, Julie Kagy, Tommy Goodwin, and Julie Pazina shared strategies attendees in the program can use to advocate on behalf of the events industry with federal, state, county and local leaders. Examples of positive outcomes from direct advocacy with elected leaders were outlined including the recent FTC rule addressing common event scams.

 Three AI experts discussed artificial intelligence at the intersection of academia and event production on Tuesday 24-October. The session convered:

• History of AI and Current Progress
• AI and Academia
• AI and the Events Industry
• AI and Ethics
• Where will AI in 2030

Video assets will be posted to the public approximately 45 days after the event.

Inclusive leadership expert, Melissa Majors, revealed how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices. This presentation offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion for all leaders - leaders of self, peoTple, initiatives, and organizations. This Premiere Chapter Education series was brought to us by Fern.

Technology experts Kapil Kher and Andy Lomasky demonstrated the incredible capabilities of Generative AI for event organizers and suppliers from across the US. In addition to the creative possibilities, the discussion included ethical issues, data quality, and malacious use. Registered guests can re-watch the video for 30 days after the presentation.

Trade show organizers and suppliers are no strangers to stress and the events industry continues to be in the Top 10 Most Stressful jobs. Internationally recognized Mindfulness and Meditation speaker and trainer, Lee Papa shared what stress is, how it effects our mind and bodies, and strategies to initiate positive change and practice mindfulness. 

Golfers from across the US spent an exciting day of golf at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, CA. The tournament began at noon with the popular Tiger/Phil Closest to the Hole competition and raising funds for the IAEE National DE&I Scholarship. An 18-hole scramble followed with golfers and non-golfers enjoying a cocktail reception filled with raffle prizes and a silent auction benefitting the California Family Life Center.