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Brede Exposition Services  
http://brede.com

General Trade Show Links

  • ADME – Association of Destination Management Executives
    http://www.adme.org/
    est. 1995
    Denver, CO

    ADME members are owners and CEOs of destination management companies.

    •Membership $400/yr., affiliate members $600/yr.
    •Annual conference of 125 people.

  • ASAE – American Society of Association Executives
    http://www.asaenet.org/
    est. 1920
    Washington, D.C.

    A professional society of association and society staff, and suppliers of products and services to the association community. ASAE offers resources on association management, including education and training, publications, technology, research, career information networking and professional development. Certifies association executives and awards the CAE (Certified Association Executive) designation. Sponsors the ASAE Foundation and A-PAC.
    •Membership $220-$250 assn. $350 supplier.
    •Wide variety of publications.
    •Annual Conference with tradeshow in August/Technology Conference in December.

Annual directory, available as a hard-printed book, CD-Rom, or online version, which lists a variety of resources including upcoming trade shows and conventions, facilities, service suppliers, and show producers.

Formerly (1995) the Trade Show Bureau, CEIR is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the value of the exhibition industry through verified statistical research and data, information and communications.
•Membership $595/year.
•Publications.
•Annual meeting December.

  • CIC – Convention Industry Council http://www.conventionindustry.org/
    est. 1949
    Chicago, IL

    Formerly (1999) the Convention Liaison Council. This "umbrella" organization is comprised of 26 industry-related associations that are directly involved in the convention, exposition, trade show, meeting, travel and tourism industries. It provides a focal point for the industry to exchange information, recommend solutions to industry problems, develop programs to serve the industry and to create public awareness of the size of the industry. Sponsors Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and Hall of Leaders Recognition.
    •Publications.
    •Membership (restricted to associations) $1600/year.
    •Semi-annual meetings May and November.

  • EDPA – Exhibit Designers and Producers Association
    http://www.edpa.com/
    est. 1954
    Atlanta, GA

    Professional association for designers and builders of displays for exhibits and trade shows. It sets standards for creators of exhibits and promotes education in the use of three-dimensional media.
    •Publications.
    •Membership Limited to qualified supplier organizations
    •Annual meeting December.

  • ESCA – Exhibition Services & Contractors Association
    http://www.esca.org/
    est. 1970
    Las Vegas, NV

    Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) is the professional organization of firms engaged in the provision of material and/or services for the trade shows, conventions, exhibitions and sales meetings. ESCA is the voice of the exposition service industry whose purpose is to be a source of facts and answers to special problems which confront the convention service industry.
    •Publications.
    •Membership $525-$735/year.
    •Meetings in December (with IAEM) and Summer Educational Conference in July.

  • Exhibitor Magazine
    http://www.exhibitornet.com/

    Monthly magazine, available by subscription. Also provides online resources for exhibit and event marketing professionals, including industry news, shows, trends, survey reports, educational articles and job/career tools.

  • EXPO Magazine (Atwood Publications)
    http://www.expoweb.com/

    Monthly magazine for Exposition Show Managers, available without charge to qualified executives in North America and to IAEM members (also official publication of IAEM). Magazine and related web site includes industry news, educational articles, research surveys, trends, etc.

EOS is a professional network of Operations/Logistics Professionals who share tactical ideas, experiences and challenges. EOS provides information and solutions for the benefit of the member and their organization. EOS is for exhibition and the corporate event producers, worldwide.

Membership: $250 for Active (producer) and
$450 for Associates (Vendor)

Monthly email newsletter, Hot News (as needed), EOSTopics (white papers) and other publications.
Semi annual conference (EOSForum) in January and July. Sponsorships, but no exhibits.

  • HCEA – Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association
    http://www.hcea.org/
    est. 1930
    Atlanta, GA

    Formerly (1973) Medical Exhibitors Association and (1990) Health Care Exhibitors Association. Members are corporate manufacturers and distributors of products exhibited at healthcare-related events, including surgical, medical, dental and hospital meetings.
    •Publications.
    •Membership $595/year.
    •Annual meeting with exposition in June.

  • IAEM – International Association for Exhibition Management
    http://www.iaem.org/
    est. 1928
    Dallas, TX

    Organized in 1928, incorporated in 1947 as the National Association of Exhibit Managers; became the National Association of Exposition Managers in 1969; adopted its present name in 2000. Active members are managers of shows, exhibits and expositions, associate members are industry suppliers. Awards the designation CEM (Certified in Exposition Management). IAEM Services is a for-profit subsidiary.
    •Publications.
    •Membership $310/year for exhibition managers, $385/year associate.
    •Semi-annual meetings with exposition in June and December.

  • MPI – Meeting Professionals International
    http://www.mpiweb.org/
    est. 1972
    Dallas, TX

    Formerly (1994) Meeting Planners International. A professional educational society, MPI members are meeting industry professionals who plan and/or manage meetings, conferences and trade shows for corporations, associations and educational institutions as well as individuals who provide services to the meetings industry. MPI has almost 60 local and global chapters. Supports the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program; also sponsors the Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) designation.
    •Publications.
    •Membership $350/year for individual, supplier must join with meeting manager.
    •Semi-annual meetings with exposition in January and July.

  • NCBMP - National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
    http://www.ncbmp.org/
    est. 1983
    Silver Spring, MD

    Formerly (1984) National Black Meeting Planners Association. Dedicated primarily to the training needs of African American meeting planners, members include meeting planners from numerous businesses, civil rights, church and fraternal organizations. Associate members include representatives from hotels, CVBs, and industry suppliers.
    •Publications.
    •Membership $125/year meeting planner, $250/year supplier.
    •Semi-annual meetings in May and November.

  • PCMA – Professional Convention Management Association
    http://www.pcma.org/
    est. 1958
    Chicago, IL

    Membership consists of convention and exposition managers, association CEOs, meeting planners and supplier organizations to the convention and exposition industry. Local chapters throughout U.S.
    •Monthly magazine - Convene, plus other publications.
    •Membership $280 professional, $430 supplier member per year.
    •Annual meeting in January.

Members are owners or top-level executives of for-profit organizations that produce shows, conferences and expositions.

•Publications.
•Membership is revenue based, ranging from $295-$1825/year.
•Executive Conference in April and CEO Forum in August.

  • TSEA – Trade Show Exhibitors Association
    http://www.tsea.org/
    est. 1966
    Chicago, IL

    Founded as the National Trade Show Exhibitors Association; became International Exhibitors Association (1984); assumed its present name in 1996. Members are companies using exhibit and event programs as part of their marketing, advertising or public relations efforts.
    •Publications/surveys.
    •Membership $195 exhibit manager, $195 supplier.
    •Annual meeting with exposition in July.

  • Trade Show Week
    http://www.tradeshowweek.com/

    Weekly magazine, available by subscription, and related website designed to inform corporate exhibit managers, show organizers and suppliers about changing trends, new ideas and issues shaping the exposition industry worldwide. Also provides several directories, show search features, and statistical research reports.

  • TSNN – Trade Show News Network
    http://www.tsnn.com/

    "The Internet Gateway to the Tradeshow Universe" is an online resource for show schedules, registered show information, supplier directory resources and other exposition-related resources.