International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
IAEE is a global nonprofit association serving the exhibitions and events sector. It brings together more than 1,300 show organizers, exhibitors and suppliers, along with over 10,000 individual members across 52 countries. The organization oversees the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) program, a recognized learning path and designation, and it pursues advocacy through coalitions such as Exhibitions Mean Business and Meetings Mean Business, as well as engagement with the US Travel Association and the US Department of Commerce. Based in Dallas, Texas, IAEE is a mid-sized nonprofit focused on advancing the exhibitions and events field through education, standards, and advocacy. In 2026 it engaged in collaborative initiatives, including a partnership with the Events Industry Council to deliver sustainability education for the global events industry.