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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/05/2027 at 10:30 AM (CDT)
Running a great event isn't just about logistics and attendee experience, it's also a financial operation with its own rhythm. This 45-minute session is built for people new to the exhibitions and events industry who don't sit in a finance role but still need to build, manage, or contribute to an event budget. We'll break down how event finances actually work: why costs hit hard and early, why revenue trickles in from multiple directions (booth sales, sponsorships, registration), and why the gap between spending and earning creates a cash flow curve unlike most other businesses. You'll leave with a practical, jargon-free framework for reading a P&L, spotting the difference between fixed and variable venue costs, and understanding why tracking profitability event-by-event, not just annually, it is one of the most important habits in this industry.
Running a great event isn't just about logistics and attendee experience, it's also a financial operation with its own rhythm. This 45-minute session is built for people new to the exhibitions and events industry who don't sit in a finance role but still need to build, manage, or contribute to an event budget. We'll break down how event finances actually work: why costs hit hard and early, why revenue trickles in from multiple directions (booth sales, sponsorships, registration), and why the gap between spending and earning creates a cash flow curve unlike most other businesses. You'll leave with a practical, jargon-free framework for reading a P&L, spotting the difference between fixed and variable venue costs, and understanding why tracking profitability event-by-event, not just annually, it is one of the most important habits in this industry.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:1. Build and navigate a basic event budget and P&L
2. Distinguish fixed vs. variable venue and event expenses
3. Understand the unique cash flow pattern of eventsBob McLean, CPA, CAE, CEM
Consultant
Axiom Plus, LLC.
Robert (Bob) McLean has been a consultant with Axiom Plus, LLC since 2022 and was previously the Promotional Product Association International’s Executive Vice President. He was hired in June 2008 as chief financial officer and is responsible for finance and administration, information technology and the Promotional Products Education Foundation. In October 2011, Bob was promoted to EVP and oversaw PPAI’s tradeshow and membership departments until 2022.
This session is eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM Recertification.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/27/2027 at 10:30 AM (CST)
Discover how to fully leverage your IAEE membership in this 45-minute webinar designed to help you access the wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development offered by IAEE. Whether you’re a new or longtime member, learn practical strategies to enhance your industry knowledge, build valuable connections, and accelerate your career growth by making the most of your membership benefits.
Discover how to fully leverage your IAEE membership in this 45-minute webinar designed to help you access the wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development offered by IAEE. Whether you’re a new or longtime member, learn practical strategies to enhance your industry knowledge, build valuable connections, and accelerate your career growth by making the most of your membership benefits.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key IAEE resources, tools, and programs available to support exhibitor and event professional success.
- Learn effective ways to engage with IAEE’s community through events, chapters, and networking opportunities.
- Explore strategies for leveraging IAEE’s education and certification programs to advance your professional development.
This session is eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM Recertification.
Stephanie Phillips
Director of Digital Engagement and Member Experience
IAEE
Stephanie Phillips serves as IAEE's Director of Digital Engagement and Member Experiences, overseeing the organization's digital and data technology infrastructure as well as member and customer engagement strategies. In her role, she leads initiatives to drive membership growth and retention, manages the membership team, and collaborates with various committees to enhance member value.
With over 14 years of experience in association management, Stephanie has a proven track record in membership development, marketing, volunteer coordination, event planning, and program management. She is deeply passionate about creating exceptional member experiences and leveraging digital platforms to optimize engagement.
Jennifer Potter, CEM
Senior CEM Certification Manager
IAEE
Jennifer Potter has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She began her career with a show organizer assisting in developing the conference programs for several of their largest trade shows. Jennifer started with IAEE in 2010 and manages the CEM Learning Program.
Stacie Glenn, CEM
Senior Manager of Member Experiences
IAEE
Stacie Glenn, CEM, began her career in the exhibition and events industry with IAEE in August 2019. She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Member Experiences at IAEE, where she is dedicated to enhancing member value and supporting membership growth and retention. In her role, Stacie manages Memberlink – IAEE’s online forum and career center, while also working closely with various committees to identify member needs and develop relevant products and services. Additionally, she oversees the maintenance of the member database, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for all members.
Jody M. Shaw, CMP, CEM, PMP, MS, Prosci
Director of Learning Experiences
IAEE
Jody M. Shaw, CMP, CEM, PMP, MS, Prosci, is the Director of Learning Experiences for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). She joined IAEE in June 2025 and she is responsible for educational logistics for webinars and annual conferences. She oversees the IAEE Learning Management System (LMS) and assists with the IAEE Education Committee, Expo! Expo! and the IAEE Leadership Institute, and leads the IAEE's Independent Organizer and IAEE's Emerging Leaders programming. Throughout Jody's career education, events, innovation, and creating a positive impact for non-profits have always been her focus. Jody's experience in events for the last two decades has ranged from overseeing innovative and nimble small events with 60 attendees to large in-person events with up to 25k attendees. Her project management experience has included re-designing Learning Management Systems, creating automated workflows, and large-scale multi-year and multi-Million-Dollar capital improvement projects.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/04/2026
在职业生涯早期，建立良好的声誉不仅仅在于出色地完成工作，更在于让他人了解你能带来的价值。“彰显自身价值”（Own Your Value）是一场互动式网络研讨会，专为职场新人及展览与活动行业的新晋从业者设计，旨在帮助他们更有意识地进行职业定位。参与者将学习如何发掘并展示自身优势、打造真实的个人品牌、提升行业知名度，以及建立有意义的职业人脉。 Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections.
在职业生涯早期，建立良好的声誉不仅仅在于出色地完成工作，更在于确保他人了解你能带来的价值。“掌控你的价值”（Own Your Value）是一场互动式网络研讨会，专为职场新人及展览与活动行业的新从业者设计，旨在帮助他们更有意识地进行职业定位。参与者将学习如何发掘并阐述自身优势，打造真实的个人品牌，提升行业知名度，并建立有意义的职业人脉。本次研讨会还将探讨一个在职业生涯早期常令人感到棘手的话题：谈判。从薪资与晋升讨论，到评估工作邀约及处理基础合同事宜，参与者将掌握实用策略，学会如何自信且专业地为自己争取权益。通过真实案例、反思练习和实用工具，与会者将获得充分准备，能够掌控并清晰传达自身价值，从而为职业发展的下一步争取机遇。
学习目标：
明确并阐述职业价值：通过梳理优势、技能和经验，构建真实且令人印象深刻的个人品牌。
运用实用策略强化职业定位与知名度：包括优化领英（LinkedIn）形象、拓展人脉、建立关系网络以及有效传达个人贡献。
为薪资、工作邀约及基础合同谈判做好准备：通过评估自身价值、明确优先事项、提出有见地的问题，以及自信且专业地表达诉求。Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections. The session will also tackle a topic that can feel intimidating early in your career: negotiation. From discussing salary and promotions to reviewing job offers and navigating basic contract conversations, participants will learn practical strategies for advocating for themselves with confidence and professionalism. Through real-world examples, reflection exercises and actionable tools, attendees will leave better equipped to own their value, communicate it clearly and advocate for what comes next.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and articulate their professional value by defining the strengths, skills and experiences that contribute to an authentic and memorable personal brand.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen their professional positioning and visibility, including LinkedIn presence, networking, relationship-building and communicating their contributions effectively.
- Prepare for salary, job-offer and basic contract negotiations by researching their value, identifying priorities, asking informed questions and communicating requests with confidence and professionalism.
Necoya L. Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP
Senior Director of Conventions
National Safety Council
Necoya Tyson is an accomplished association executive and event industry leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and delivering conferences, exhibitions, sponsorship programs, and strategic initiatives for national and international organizations.
She currently serves as Senior Director of Conventions for the National Safety Council (NSC), where she leads the strategy, planning, and execution of the organization's premier meetings and events, including the renowned Safety Congress & Expo, one of the world's largest annual safety conferences and exhibitions. In this role, she oversees convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional experiences that advance NSC's mission of saving lives and preventing injuries.
In addition to her role at NSC, Necoya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lightsey Event Solutions, an award-winning event management firm specializing in conference management, trade shows, exhibitions, sponsorship strategy, and event consulting for associations and nonprofit organizations. Since founding the company in 2019, she has led successful meetings and conventions across the United States while earning a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
A respected leader within the meetings and events profession, Necoya has served as an International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) faculty member since 2017, teaching exhibition and event management courses throughout the United States and internationally. She currently serves on the IAEE International Board of Directors, where she contributes to advancing the exhibitions and events industry through strategic leadership and governance.
Necoya holds the Certified in Exhibition Management – Advanced Professional (CEM-AP), Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), and Certified Corporate Event Planner (CCEP) designations. She is widely recognized for her expertise in convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship development, strategic planning, and volunteer leadership.
Passionate about creating meaningful experiences and developing future industry leaders, Necoya is known for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and building partnerships that strengthen organizations and the communities they serve.
本次课程可计入0.75个学时，用于CEM资格证书的重新认证。
This session is eligible for 0.75 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
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En los inicios de tu carrera, construir una reputación sólida implica algo más que realizar un trabajo excelente; también se trata de asegurar que los demás comprendan el valor que aportas. *Own Your Value* es un seminario web interactivo diseñado para profesionales emergentes y para quienes se inician en el sector de las exposiciones y eventos, y que desean adoptar un enfoque más deliberado en cuanto a su posicionamiento profesional. Los participantes aprenderán a identificar y comunicar sus fortalezas, construir una marca personal auténtica, aumentar su visibilidad en el sector y establecer conexiones profesionales significativas. Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections.
En las primeras etapas de tu carrera, construir una reputación sólida implica mucho más que realizar un buen trabajo; también se trata de asegurar que los demás comprendan el valor que aportas. "Own Your Value" (Haz valer tu valor) es un seminario web interactivo diseñado para profesionales emergentes y aquellos que se inician en la industria de exposiciones y eventos, y que desean adoptar un enfoque más intencional en su posicionamiento profesional. Los participantes explorarán cómo identificar y comunicar sus fortalezas, construir una marca personal auténtica, aumentar su visibilidad en el sector y establecer conexiones profesionales significativas. La sesión también abordará un tema que puede resultar intimidante al comienzo de la carrera: la negociación. Desde hablar sobre salarios y ascensos hasta analizar ofertas de empleo y gestionar conversaciones básicas sobre contratos, los participantes aprenderán estrategias prácticas para defender sus intereses con confianza y profesionalismo. A través de ejemplos reales, ejercicios de reflexión y herramientas aplicables, los asistentes terminarán la sesión mejor preparados para reconocer su propio valor, comunicarlo con claridad y defender los siguientes pasos en su trayectoria profesional.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
- Identificar y articular su valor profesional definiendo las fortalezas, habilidades y experiencias que contribuyen a una marca personal auténtica y memorable.
- Aplicar estrategias prácticas para fortalecer su posicionamiento y visibilidad profesional, incluyendo la presencia en LinkedIn, el *networking*, la creación de relaciones y la comunicación eficaz de sus aportaciones.
- Prepararse para negociaciones salariales, de ofertas de empleo y de contratos básicos mediante la investigación de su valor, la identificación de prioridades, la formulación de preguntas fundamentadas y la comunicación de sus peticiones con confianza y profesionalismo.
Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections. The session will also tackle a topic that can feel intimidating early in your career: negotiation. From discussing salary and promotions to reviewing job offers and navigating basic contract conversations, participants will learn practical strategies for advocating for themselves with confidence and professionalism. Through real-world examples, reflection exercises and actionable tools, attendees will leave better equipped to own their value, communicate it clearly and advocate for what comes next.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and articulate their professional value by defining the strengths, skills and experiences that contribute to an authentic and memorable personal brand.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen their professional positioning and visibility, including LinkedIn presence, networking, relationship-building and communicating their contributions effectively.
- Prepare for salary, job-offer and basic contract negotiations by researching their value, identifying priorities, asking informed questions and communicating requests with confidence and professionalism.
Necoya L. Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP
Senior Director of Conventions
National Safety Council
Necoya Tyson is an accomplished association executive and event industry leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and delivering conferences, exhibitions, sponsorship programs, and strategic initiatives for national and international organizations.
She currently serves as Senior Director of Conventions for the National Safety Council (NSC), where she leads the strategy, planning, and execution of the organization's premier meetings and events, including the renowned Safety Congress & Expo, one of the world's largest annual safety conferences and exhibitions. In this role, she oversees convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional experiences that advance NSC's mission of saving lives and preventing injuries.
In addition to her role at NSC, Necoya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lightsey Event Solutions, an award-winning event management firm specializing in conference management, trade shows, exhibitions, sponsorship strategy, and event consulting for associations and nonprofit organizations. Since founding the company in 2019, she has led successful meetings and conventions across the United States while earning a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
A respected leader within the meetings and events profession, Necoya has served as an International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) faculty member since 2017, teaching exhibition and event management courses throughout the United States and internationally. She currently serves on the IAEE International Board of Directors, where she contributes to advancing the exhibitions and events industry through strategic leadership and governance.
Necoya holds the Certified in Exhibition Management – Advanced Professional (CEM-AP), Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), and Certified Corporate Event Planner (CCEP) designations. She is widely recognized for her expertise in convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship development, strategic planning, and volunteer leadership.
Passionate about creating meaningful experiences and developing future industry leaders, Necoya is known for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and building partnerships that strengthen organizations and the communities they serve.
Esta sesión es válida para obtener 1 hora de crédito para la recertificación CEM.
This session is eligible for 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
Para ver la sesión: Una vez que haya ingresado a la sesión virtual en vivo o bajo demanda, seleccione el botón CC para activar los subtítulos en españo.
Una vez que haya completado la sesión virtual a demanda: seleccione la encuesta de evaluación de la sesión en español.
To view the session: Once you have entered the live or on-demand virtual session, select the CC button for the closed captions in Spanish.
After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Spanish.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/04/2026
Own Your Value: Personal Branding, Professional Positioning & Negotiation For Emerging Professionals
Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections.
Early in your career, building a strong reputation is about more than doing great work. It’s also about making sure others understand the value you bring to the table. Own Your Value is an interactive webinar designed for emerging professionals and those newer to the exhibitions and events industry who want to become more intentional about how they position themselves professionally. Participants will explore how to identify and communicate their strengths, build an authentic personal brand, increase their visibility within the industry, and create meaningful professional connections. The session will also tackle a topic that can feel intimidating early in your career: negotiation. From discussing salary and promotions to reviewing job offers and navigating basic contract conversations, participants will learn practical strategies for advocating for themselves with confidence and professionalism. Through real-world examples, reflection exercises and actionable tools, attendees will leave better equipped to own their value, communicate it clearly and advocate for what comes next.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and articulate their professional value by defining the strengths, skills and experiences that contribute to an authentic and memorable personal brand.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen their professional positioning and visibility, including LinkedIn presence, networking, relationship-building and communicating their contributions effectively.
- Prepare for salary, job-offer and basic contract negotiations by researching their value, identifying priorities, asking informed questions and communicating requests with confidence and professionalism.
Necoya L. Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP
Senior Director of Conventions
National Safety Council
Necoya Tyson is an accomplished association executive and event industry leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and delivering conferences, exhibitions, sponsorship programs, and strategic initiatives for national and international organizations.
She currently serves as Senior Director of Conventions for the National Safety Council (NSC), where she leads the strategy, planning, and execution of the organization's premier meetings and events, including the renowned Safety Congress & Expo, one of the world's largest annual safety conferences and exhibitions. In this role, she oversees convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional experiences that advance NSC's mission of saving lives and preventing injuries.
In addition to her role at NSC, Necoya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lightsey Event Solutions, an award-winning event management firm specializing in conference management, trade shows, exhibitions, sponsorship strategy, and event consulting for associations and nonprofit organizations. Since founding the company in 2019, she has led successful meetings and conventions across the United States while earning a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
A respected leader within the meetings and events profession, Necoya has served as an International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) faculty member since 2017, teaching exhibition and event management courses throughout the United States and internationally. She currently serves on the IAEE International Board of Directors, where she contributes to advancing the exhibitions and events industry through strategic leadership and governance.
Necoya holds the Certified in Exhibition Management – Advanced Professional (CEM-AP), Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), and Certified Corporate Event Planner (CCEP) designations. She is widely recognized for her expertise in convention operations, exhibition management, sponsorship development, strategic planning, and volunteer leadership.
Passionate about creating meaningful experiences and developing future industry leaders, Necoya is known for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and building partnerships that strengthen organizations and the communities they serve.
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Contains 39 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/16/2026
做好职业准备，提升就业竞争力。本“会展行业从业准备课程”将涵盖《展会艺术》（The Art of Show）各章节内容，并介绍会展行业的关键术语与概念。课程包含一项评估环节，旨在考察进入会展与活动行业所需的必备职场技能。无论您是应届毕业生还是对该行业感兴趣的人士，本课程均专为会展与活动行业经验在0至2年之间的学员量身打造。 Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
做好职业准备，提升就业竞争力。本“会展行业从业准备课程”（Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course）将介绍《展会艺术》（*The Art of the Show*）一书的各章节内容，以及会展行业的关键术语与概念。课程包含一项评估，旨在考察进入会展与活动行业所需的必备职场技能。无论您是应届毕业生还是对该行业感兴趣的人士，本课程均专为会展与活动行业从业经验在0至2年之间的人员量身打造。
本课程包含教材《展会艺术：会展管理概论》（*The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management*）第六版的电子版。该书由会展行业专业人士为行业从业者及学生编写，涵盖了展会策划、平面布局设计、安全与安保、场地考量等多个方面的内容。课程包含“从业准备评估”（Workforce Ready Assessment），该评估由175道试题组成，内容基于《展会艺术》一书，且各章节视频中会对相关关键概念进行回顾。该评估由会展与活动行业的学术界专家设计，并参考了美国劳工部就业与培训管理局（ETA）制定的“酒店、旅游与活动行业胜任力模型”中的能力标准。顺利通过评估后，您将获得“从业准备证书”及电子徽章。此外，修完本证书课程还可获得3小时的CEM（注册会展经理）认证续期学时。
本课程费用为：IAEE会员119美元，非会员179美元。
Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
A digital copy of The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management 6th Edition textbook is included in this course. It is written by exhibition industry professionals for the industry and students including sections on exhibition planning, floor plan design, safety and security, venue considerations and more. The Workforce Ready Assessment is included in this course and is comprised of 175 questions which are based on the content in The Art of the Show and key concepts are reviewed in the videos for each chapter. The assessment was designed by academia in the exhibitions and events industry and supported by competencies found in the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Competency Model through the U.S. Department of Labor. Upon successful completion of the Workforce Ready Assessment, you will receive a Workforce Ready certificate and digital badge. In addition, this Certificate Course is eligible for 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
This course is $119 USD for IAEE members and $179 USD for non-members.
符合资格，可获得 3 小时的 CEM 再认证学时。
Eligible to earn 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
参与者必须下载《Art of the Show》资料，阅读每一章节，并观看相应的视频。每章均提供可选的信息图表供下载，以帮助巩固关键术语和概念。课程结束时将进行“职场就绪评估测验”（Workforce Ready Assessment Quiz）。参与者必须达到至少 70% 的正确率，方可解锁“职场就绪结业证书”及可下载的“职场就绪”数字徽章。
Participants must download the Art of the Show, read each chapter, and then watch each chapter's video. Each chapter will have an optional infographic to download to help reinforce the key terms and concepts. The Workforce Ready Assessment Quiz will be at the end of the course. Participants must pass by at least 70% in order to unlock the Workforce Ready Certificate of Completion and the downloadable Workforce Ready digital badge.
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Contains 39 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/16/2026
Prepárate para tu carrera profesional e impulsa tu empleabilidad. Este curso de preparación laboral para el sector de las exposiciones presentará los temas clave de la obra *The Art of Show*, así como los conceptos y la terminología fundamentales de la industria. El curso incluye una evaluación para medir las competencias laborales esenciales para incorporarse al sector de las exposiciones y eventos. Tanto si estás a punto de graduarte como si te interesa este ámbito, el curso está diseñado específicamente para personas con entre 0 y 2 años de experiencia en la industria de las exposiciones y eventos. Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
Prepárate para tu carrera profesional e impulsa tu empleabilidad. Este curso de preparación laboral para la industria de exposiciones (*Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course*) presenta los conceptos clave y la terminología del sector, así como los temas abordados en cada capítulo del libro *The Art of the Show*. El curso incluye una evaluación para medir las competencias laborales esenciales necesarias para incorporarse a la industria de exposiciones y eventos. Tanto si eres un estudiante próximo a graduarte como si simplemente te interesa el sector, este curso está diseñado específicamente para participantes con entre 0 y 2 años de experiencia en la industria de exposiciones y eventos.
El curso incluye una copia digital del libro de texto *The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management* (6.ª edición). Esta obra, escrita por profesionales del sector para estudiantes y colegas de la industria, abarca temas como la planificación de exposiciones, el diseño de planos de planta, la seguridad, las consideraciones sobre la sede del evento, entre otros. La evaluación de preparación laboral (*Workforce Ready Assessment*) forma parte del curso y consta de 175 preguntas basadas en el contenido del libro *The Art of the Show* y en los conceptos clave repasados en los videos de cada capítulo. La evaluación fue diseñada por académicos del sector de exposiciones y eventos, basándose en las competencias establecidas en el Modelo de Competencias para Hostelería, Turismo y Eventos de la *Employment and Training Administration* (ETA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. Al aprobar dicha evaluación, recibirás un certificado y una insignia digital de *Workforce Ready*. Además, este curso con certificación otorga 3 horas lectivas válidas para la recertificación CEM.
El costo del curso es de 119 USD para miembros de la IAEE y de 179 USD para no miembros.
Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
A digital copy of The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management 6th Edition textbook is included in this course. The Art of the Show is written by exhibition industry professionals for the industry and students including sections on exhibition planning, floor plan design, safety and security, venue considerations and more. The Workforce Ready Assessment is included and is comprised of 175 questions which are based on the content in The Art of the Show and key concepts are reviewed in the videos for each chapter. The assessment was designed by academia in the exhibitions and events industry and supported by competencies found in the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Competency Model through the U.S. Department of Labor. Upon successful completion of the Workforce Ready Assessment, you will receive a Workforce Ready certificate and digital badge. In addition, this Certificate Course is eligible for 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
This course is $119 USD for IAEE members and $179 USD for non-members.
Puede acreditar 3 horas lectivas para la recertificación CEM.
Eligible to earn 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
Los participantes deben descargar el material "Art of the Show", leer cada capítulo y, a continuación, ver el video correspondiente a dicho capítulo. Cada capítulo incluirá una infografía opcional descargable para ayudar a reforzar los términos y conceptos clave. El cuestionario de evaluación "Workforce Ready" se realizará al finalizar el curso. Los participantes deben obtener una calificación mínima del 70 % para desbloquear el certificado de finalización "Workforce Ready" y la insignia digital descargable "Workforce Ready".
Participants must download the Art of the Show, read each chapter, and then watch each chapter's video. Each chapter will have an optional infographic to download to help reinforce the key terms and concepts. The Workforce Ready Assessment Quiz will be at the end of the course. Participants must pass by at least 70% in order to unlock the Workforce Ready Certificate of Completion and the downloadable Workforce Ready digital badge.
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Contains 39 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/02/2026
Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
Ensure that you are career ready and boost your employability. This Exhibitions Industry Workforce Ready Course will introduce each chapter for The Art of Show and exhibitions industry key terms and concepts. The course will include an assessment to measure the essential workplace skills necessary to enter the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you are a student graduating or are interested in the industry, this course is designed specifically for participants with 0-2 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry.
A digital copy of The Art of the Show: An Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management 6th Edition textbook is included in this course. It is written by exhibition industry professionals for the industry and students including sections on exhibition planning, floor plan design, safety and security, venue considerations and more. The Workforce Ready Assessment is included in this course and is comprised of 175 questions which are based on the content in The Art of the Show and key concepts are reviewed in the videos for each chapter. The assessment was designed by academia in the exhibitions and events industry and supported by competencies found in the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Competency Model through the U.S. Department of Labor. Upon successful completion of the Workforce Ready Assessment, you will receive a Workforce Ready certificate and digital badge. In addition, this Certificate Course is eligible for 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
This course is $119 USD for IAEE members and $179 USD for non-members.
Eligible to earn 3 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
Participants must download the Art of the Show, read each chapter, and then watch each chapter's video. Each chapter will have an optional infographic to download to help reinforce the key terms and concepts. The Workforce Ready Assessment Quiz will be at the end of the course. Participants must pass by at least 70% in order to unlock the Workforce Ready Certificate of Completion and the downloadable Workforce Ready digital badge.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/16/2026
Disruptions during exhibitions and live events can quickly create communication challenges, operational confusion, and response delays across organizers, venues, vendors, exhibitors, and leadership teams. In this webinar, attendees will explore three practical ways event teams can strengthen emergency preparedness before an event begins. The session will focus on improving communication planning, clarifying decision-making responsibilities, and strengthening stakeholder alignment to help reduce confusion and improve response effectiveness during fast-moving situations. Designed for exhibition and event professionals, this webinar provides practical preparedness insights that attendees can apply to future events of all sizes.
Disruptions during exhibitions and live events can quickly create communication challenges, operational confusion, and response delays across organizers, venues, vendors, exhibitors, and leadership teams. In this webinar, attendees will explore three practical ways event teams can strengthen emergency preparedness before an event begins. The session will focus on improving communication planning, clarifying decision-making responsibilities, and strengthening stakeholder alignment to help reduce confusion and improve response effectiveness during fast-moving situations. Designed for exhibition and event professionals, this webinar provides practical preparedness insights that attendees can apply to future events of all sizes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize practical ways to improve communication planning before a live event.
2. Identify steps event teams can take to clarify decision-making roles and escalation responsibilities in advance.
3. Explore ways to strengthen coordination and alignment between event stakeholders before disruptions occur.This session is free for IAEE Members and is $79 for non-members.
Bob Mellinger
President and Founder
Attainium Corporation
Bob Mellinger is the Founder and CEO of Attainium Corp, where he helps organizations improve preparedness by understanding how they coordinate, communicate, and make decisions during disruption. For more than 30 years, he has worked with associations, event organizations, credit unions, corporations, and other organizations to strengthen readiness through business continuity planning, facilitated exercises, workshops, and preparedness initiatives. Bob is a frequent speaker on preparedness, continuity, crisis response, and organizational coordination under pressure. He has delivered sessions for organizations including ASAE, IAEE, MPI, PCMA, credit union organizations, and numerous professional and trade associations, and has served as a guest lecturer at several universities. His work focuses on helping organizations surface operational realities before an incident exposes them, enabling leaders and teams to respond with greater clarity, confidence, and coordination.
This session is eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM Recertification.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/01/2026
Este video de 10 minutos ofrecerá a los participantes un recorrido por el IAEE Knowledge Hub y sus vastos recursos. This 10 min video will provide participants with a tour of the IAEE Knowledge Hub and its vast resources.
Este video de 10 minutos ofrecerá a los participantes un recorrido por el IAEE Knowledge Hub y sus vastos recursos. Tenga en cuenta que esta sesión tiene fines meramente informativos y no otorga horas lectivas válidas para la recertificación CEM.
This 10 min video will provide participants with a tour of the IAEE Knowledge Hub and its vast resources. Please note this session is for information purposes only and does not provide clock hours towards CEM recertification.
Jody M. Shaw, CMP, CEM, PMP, MS, Prosci
Director of Learning Experiences
IAEE
Jody M. Shaw, CMP, CEM, PMP, MS, Prosci, is the Director of Learning Experiences for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). She joined IAEE in June 2025 and she is responsible for educational logistics for webinars and annual conferences. She oversees the IAEE Learning Management System (LMS) and assists with the IAEE Education Committee, Expo! Expo! and the IAEE Leadership Institute, and leads the IAEE's Independent Organizer and IAEE's Emerging Leaders programming. Throughout Jody's career education, events, innovation, and creating a positive impact for non-profits have always been her focus. Jody's experience in events for the last two decades has ranged from overseeing innovative and nimble small events with 60 attendees to large in-person events with up to 25k attendees. Her project management experience has included re-designing Learning Management Systems, creating automated workflows, and large-scale multi-year and multi-Million-Dollar capital improvement projects.
Para ver la sesión: Una vez que haya ingresado a la sesión virtual en vivo o bajo demanda, seleccione el botón CC para activar los subtítulos en españo.
Una vez que haya completado la sesión virtual a demanda: seleccione la encuesta de evaluación de la sesión en español.
To view the session: Once you have entered the live or on-demand virtual session, select the CC button for the closed captions in Spanish.
After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Spanish.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/28/2026
In this webinar, we will delve into the various resources and benefits that come with your IAEE membership, empowering you to maximize your experience with the association. Whether you are a new member embarking on this journey or a returning member seeking to enhance your engagement, this webinar serves as a valuable starting point for the new year.
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