IAEE's Midyear Meeting Sees 20-percent Increase in Attendance
June 5, 2012
Twenty-percent more attendees took advantage of the sessions and networking opportunities at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Midyear Meeting May 31-June 1 in Washington, D.C.
"This meeting is all about intimate engagement," said IAEE President Steven Hacker, CAE, FASAE.
He added, "As opposed to Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, this meeting is smaller by design to allow attendees to really connect in a way that you simply cannot do among 2,000-plus attendees. It is a great building block not only in terms of networking but also for the education opportunities available."
IAEE's Midyear Meeting offered education sessions to nearly 300 attendees that addressed the latest technology and social media, best practices, return on investment strategies, marketing approaches and liability issues.
For attendees who wanted to pursue their Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), courses also were offered during the two-day event.
In addition, the Krakoff Leadership Institute and Krakoff Advanced Leadership Institute program and IAEE’s Sales Academy certification program were held during the event.
Here are some of the sessions that attendees took part in:
“Risk vs Reward: Considerations for Buying and Selling a Show” – presented by Doug Ducate, president and CEO, Center for Exhibition Industry Research
“Best Practices and New Trends Driving New Revenue Through Sponsorship” – presented by Melinda Kendall, vice president of business development, Freeman
“For the Public Events Community: What Keeps You Upat Night?” – moderated by Eric Udler, president of All Show Services, with panelist Alyson Caplan, Marketplace Events and Denise Medved, The Metropolitan Entertaining & Cooking Show
Click here to see videos taken during IAEE's Midyear Meeting.
Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, on tap Dec. 4-6 in Orlando, is the next big event on the association’s calendar, and people are able to find more information by clicking here.
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started.
Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
“Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for."
What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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