This two-day course is part of the requirements of the CEM-AP program. It is scheduled for 18-19 September 2024 at the Fern office in Alexandria, VA.

Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions: Business Development Strategies

This specialized course on business development focuses exclusively on M&A strategies, providing participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills required to navigate these intricate deals successfully.

Join us for an insightful webinar discussion as we delve into the dynamic realm of fan-based consumer shows. This discussion is for both B2B and B2C producers and your teams looking to turn your audience into passionate fans. Discover the best tips and strategies gleaned from B2C events / hybrid B2B/B2C shows that are sure to elevate your approach. From innovative ideas to time-tested techniques, we'll explore what makes these events successful and how you can apply these lessons to your own endeavors.

Moderated by Consumer Events Council Chairperson, Michelle Metter of Fast Forward Events, you will hear from Consumer Events organizers, Brittani Mathis, Director of Global Sales Operations for SXSW LLC and Lindsay Hubley, Senior Vice President, Consumer Events for Emerald X as they tackle what worked, lessons learned and more in this interview style format. Get ready to learn, discover, and uncover new avenues for growth in the world of consumer engagement

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. Eligible to earn 1 Clock Hour.

Content Provided by IAEE Consumer Events Council

Developing promotional content can be one of the more challenging aspects of event marketing. It’s straightforward to talk about the features: the statistics, the schedule, the learning formats, networking events, the space, the food, etc.—but this only covers the surface. The real value and substance of the conference comes from the expertise, the people and the conversations that will be there.

But how do you convey that? It is unrealistic to have the bandwidth and expertise internally to generate the kind of detailed and informative content to encapsulate your event, especially at scale.

Learn how to implement efficient systems that leverage speakers, exhibitors and sponsors, and even general attendees to create engaging user-generated content that illustrates the true value of your event for all attendee types. Leveraging user-generated content exponentially increases the amount of quality content about your event without overburdening staff and has multiplicative benefits including SEO, social sharing, tapping into new networks and creating more engagement and value for your exhibitors and speakers.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Understand various user-generated content opportunities and how to adapt these strategies for your event.
• Identify how to implement efficient user-generated content programs, including asking for, collecting and organizing content.
• Formulate user-generated content publishing and distribution plans to maximize benefits

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. Eligible to earn 1 Clock Hour.

In today's fiercely competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative. With seasoned professionals transitioning into retirement, the demand for upskilling and advancement is higher than ever among Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders. Are you and your organization ready to meet these evolving needs? Take charge of your career trajectory and skill development to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Ensuring a seamless transition and sustaining business success requires robust succession planning. Taking control of your professional journey is key to positioning yourself for success and recognition. This is where Clarity Driven Leadership steps in. This transformative webinar series empowers individuals with the essential skills, clarity, and vision to embark on an authentic leadership journey, propelling businesses forward. 

We’ve teamed up with Debbie Peterson, CSP, Career and Leadership Consultant, to bring you a 3-part IAEE Specialty Webinar Series titled, “Clarity Driven Leadership". These webinars are designed to help you develop your leadership skills and create a career path for success.

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 3 –  Clarity Driven Communication

In the final segment of this Masterclass series, you will explore the strategies of Clarity-Driven communications, emphasizing the importance of clear, purposeful, and authentic communications in effective leadership. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what communication truly entails, what it should aim to achieve and the factors that often impede successful communication. Acquire a toolkit and resources designed to strategically elevate your communication skills, fostering confidence and the capacity to exert influence over others.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Understand what your communication style is and how you can be more effective with other styles.
• Discover what gets in the way of good communication, and you being able to get the result you want.
• Utilize a tool to connect and build rapport with absolutely anyone!

This course is offered as an individual webinar (Members $40| Non-Members $55) or you can purchase the full series of three webinars at a discounted rate (Members $99 | Non-Members $149).

To register for individual courses only, go to the specific webinar listing. To register for the full series of webinars, you will go to the Webinar Series listing. Can’t make the date? You can still register and get access to the recordings!

This webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour.

In today's fiercely competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative. With seasoned professionals transitioning into retirement, the demand for upskilling and advancement is higher than ever among Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders. Are you and your organization ready to meet these evolving needs? Take charge of your career trajectory and skill development to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Ensuring a seamless transition and sustaining business success requires robust succession planning. Taking control of your professional journey is key to positioning yourself for success and recognition. This is where Clarity Driven Leadership steps in.

This transformative webinar series empowers individuals with the essential skills, clarity, and vision to embark on an authentic leadership journey, propelling businesses forward. Join us for a 3-part IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: Clarity Driven Leadership, led by the renowned Debbie Peterson, CSP, Career & Leadership Consultant.

Debbie's proven track record yields participants with a heightened focus, amplified momentum, and a surge of motivation. Her programs seamlessly translate intention into action, providing practical steps for immediate implementation. Elevate your business, career, and leadership goals with this invaluable opportunity brought to you by IAEE and Debbie Peterson.

Course Offerings:

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 1 – Clarity from Within

4 April (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET)

• Articulate your Career and Leadership Values and leverage them to create more fulfillment in your work.
• Play to your strengths as a more authentic leader in your industry.
• Make better decisions about what is truly important to you so you can stop chasing everything!

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 2 – Clarity on Your Leadership Path: A Roadmap for Success

18 April (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET)

• Articulate what the next level is in your career and leadership.
• Develop a roadmap that guides you with the next steps to take to get there!
• Leverage the power of people to shortcut your progress and success.

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 3 - Clarity Driven Communication

2 May (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET)

• Understand what your communication style is and how you can be more effective with other styles.
• Discover what gets in the way of good communication, and you being able to get the result you want.
• Utilize a tool to connect and build rapport with absolutely anyone!

This is a 3-part series of webinars relevant to emerging leaders who want to develop their leadership skills and create a career path for success.

Get the best bang for your buck! Sign up and purchase the full series of 3 at a discounted rate (Members $99 | Non-Members $149).  Are you only interested in attending one topic? No problem, each course is offered as an individual webinar at regular price (Members $40| Non-Members $55).

To register for individual courses only, go to the specific webinar listing and title. To register for the full series of webinars, you will go to the Webinar Series listing. Can’t make the date? You can still register and get access to the recordings for as long as you want!

Each webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour and the series is eligible for 3 clock hours.

Debbie Peterson, CSP, Leadership Consultant and Speaker, Getting to Clarity, LLC

Meet Debbie Peterson, a dynamic speaker and consultant who helps her audiences and clients make a clear impact in their careers, businesses, and lives. Through her speaking and consulting business, Debbie travels the country, empowering professionals with the tools and strategies to go all in on who they are, what they do, and how they consistently show up to make a bigger impact in their leadership and life!

As a result of Debbie's Clear Impact programming, participants consistently report increased focus, momentum, and motivation to translate their vision into action. Her expertise is further showcased in the 'Getting to Clarity' Podcast, where Debbie offers invaluable insights and practical strategies. These resources are designed for busy leaders looking to create more success in their leadership with less sacrifice in their lives.

In addition to her speaking and consulting business, Debbie is an accomplished author with her book Clarity: How Smart Professionals Create Career Success on Their Terms. She is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and proudly earned the Certified Speaking Professional Designation in 2023, an achievement earned by 17% of professional speakers worldwide. She is also a certified trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and a student of Huna.

When she's not empowering others to make a bigger impact on what’s most important, Debbie can be found boycotting winter and chasing sunshine from Pennsylvania to Florida each year with her husband, Tom.

Join this dynamic session to explore the intriguing cross-pollination and fascinating fusion of B2C event strategies in the B2B tradeshow sector. Discover how these insights can inspire you to integrate these strategies into your tradeshows and the unparalleled potential that you can harness to fuel exponential growth and expansion within your industry shows. Join us as we revolutionize the B2B event landscape and unlock new possibilities!

After participating in this session, you will be able to

• Uncover strategic insights into the innovative strategies employed by B2C events and how they can be adapted to elevate the impact and reach of B2B tradeshows.
• Cultivate community engagement around your B2B events, fostering deeper connections and driving long-term success.
• Explore new frontiers and exciting opportunities for expanding beyond traditional B2B strategies and into consumer platforms, unlocking new avenues for business development and market penetration.

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. Eligible to earn 1 Clock Hour.

In today's fiercely competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative. With seasoned professionals transitioning into retirement, the demand for upskilling and advancement is higher than ever among Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders. Are you and your organization ready to meet these evolving needs? Take charge of your career trajectory and skill development to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Ensuring a seamless transition and sustaining business success requires robust succession planning. Taking control of your professional journey is key to positioning yourself for success and recognition. This is where Clarity Driven Leadership steps in. This transformative webinar series empowers individuals with the essential skills, clarity, and vision to embark on an authentic leadership journey, propelling businesses forward. 

We’ve teamed up with Debbie Peterson, CSP, Career and Leadership Consultant, to bring you a 3-part IAEE Specialty Webinar Series titled, “Clarity Driven Leadership". These webinars are designed to help you develop your leadership skills and create a career path for success.

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 2 –  Clarity on Your Leadership Path: A Roadmap for Success

In the second segment of this Masterclass, we delve into the pivotal role of a well-defined leadership development plan. Discover how such a plan empowers leaders like yourself to establish goals, pinpoint strengths and areas for enhancement, and systematically monitor progress. Uncover effective strategies and tools for crafting a comprehensive leadership roadmap, encompassing self-assessment, external feedback, and goal-setting frameworks. Gain insights into the symbiotic relationship between leadership development and Clarity, witnessing how leaders armed with a clear roadmap remain steadfast and motivated in their pursuit of reaching their utmost potential.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Articulate what the next level is in your career and leadership.
• Develop a roadmap that guides you with the next steps to take to get there!
• Leverage the power of people to shortcut your progress and success.

This course is offered as an individual webinar (Members $40 | Non-Members $55) or you can purchase the full series of three webinars at a discounted rate (Members $99 | Non-Members $149).

To register for individual courses only, go to the specific webinar listing. To register for the full series of webinars, you will go to the Webinar Series listing. Can’t make the date? You can still register and get access to the recordings!

This webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour.

In today’s world, we hear daily about the implications of climate change, impacts on biodiversity, loss of the natural environment and social issues facing many. And through it all, we are told we must change events in order for our industry to thrive and survive. This session takes all that noise, breaks it down into digestible parts for immediate understanding and implementation. It will give you the tools you need to rethink your planning process and implement sustainability with ease. You will walk away with a new approach and new way to track your impact for measurable and reportable results.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Define the specific areas of sustainability that pertain to exhibitions and events and how to apply solutions to your process.
• Implement solutions that provide the most impact on measurable goals.
• Activate a new planning approach that makes sustainability feel holistic instead of something separate on your to-do list.

This session/course/webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour.

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49.

In today's fiercely competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative. With seasoned professionals transitioning into retirement, the demand for upskilling and advancement is higher than ever among Young Professionals and Emerging Leaders. Are you and your organization ready to meet these evolving needs? Take charge of your career trajectory and skill development to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Ensuring a seamless transition and sustaining business success requires robust succession planning. Taking control of your professional journey is key to positioning yourself for success and recognition. This is where Clarity Driven Leadership steps in. This transformative webinar series empowers individuals with the essential skills, clarity, and vision to embark on an authentic leadership journey, propelling businesses forward. 

We’ve teamed up with Debbie Peterson, CSP, Career and Leadership Consultant, to bring you a 3-part IAEE Specialty Webinar Series titled, “Clarity Driven Leadership". These webinars are designed to help you develop your leadership skills and create a career path for success.

IAEE Specialty Webinar Series - Emerging Leaders and YP Masterclass: PART 1 –  Clarity from Within

This in-person kickoff marks the initiation of the Clarity-Driven Leadership process, providing a unique opportunity to elevate your leadership capabilities and shape your future career trajectory. Immerse yourself in the journey of self-discovery as you craft your Clarity Compass and formulate a vision-to-action plan. Explore the fundamentals of authentic self-leadership, cultivating clarity regarding your values, strengths, and purpose. Acquire the skills to lead with intentionality, incorporating best practices to seamlessly integrate leadership into your personal life. Align your personal vision with your professional endeavors, fostering a harmonious connection between your aspirations and your work.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Articulate your Career and Leadership Values and leverage them to create more fulfillment in your work.
• Play to your strengths as a more authentic leader in your industry.
• Make better decisions about what is truly important to you so you can stop chasing everything!

This course is offered as an individual webinar (Members $40 | Non-Members $55) or you can purchase the full series of three webinars at a discounted rate (Members $99 | Non-Members $149).

To register for individual courses only, go to the specific webinar listing. To register for the full series of webinars, you will go to the Webinar Series listing. Can’t make the date? You can still register and get access to the recordings!

This webinar is eligible for 1 clock hour.

Join this dynamic session to explore the intriguing cross-pollination and fascinating fusion of B2C event strategies in the B2B tradeshow sector. Discover how these insights can inspire you to integrate these strategies into your tradeshows and the unparalleled potential that you can harness to fuel exponential growth and expansion within your industry shows. Join us as we revolutionize the B2B event landscape and unlock new possibilities!

After participating in this session, you will be able to

• Uncover strategic insights into the innovative strategies employed by B2C events and how they can be adapted to elevate the impact and reach of B2B tradeshows.
• Cultivate community engagement around your B2B events, fostering deeper connections and driving long-term success.
• Explore new frontiers and exciting opportunities for expanding beyond traditional B2B strategies and into consumer platforms, unlocking new avenues for business development and market penetration.

Content Provided by IAEE Consumer Events Council

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49. Eligible to earn 1 Clock Hour.