Welcome!

Welcome to the official site of the Midwestern Chapter of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events! Our Chapter reaches a broad region of the Midwestern states – Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwest Indiana and Wisconsin. Our members are as diverse as our landscapes, but we are bound by one common thread - the Exhibitions and Events Industry.

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 Connect monthly with a different member! Each month you will be matched with a member and provided suggested topics to assist with conversation. This platform enables members to connect, share, learn engage and build their IAEE network!  Join now!  #FOMO #Stayconnected

IAEE continues to advocate for the opening of our industry. We are pleased to share these two letters that were recently sent....on behalf of IAEE and SISO and the GO LIVE TOGETHER Coalition.

Letter to The Honorable J.B. Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois

Letter to The Honorable Lori Lightfoot Mayor, City of Chicago

We understand concerns about COVID-19 are top of mind for our members and the Exhibitions and Events community. Below is an evolving collection of resources to consider related to local information to help our members and visitors weather the pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
TRANSITIONAL MEMBERSHIP - IAEE has a transitional membership for those that may have been laid off during these unprecedented times. This membership keeps a member active for up to one year.
CRISIS REVEALS LEADERS - Tips and a webinar (must first login to IAEE MemberLink to view webinar and download tips)
RECORDED WEBINARS

Sponsor Spotlights
Managing Uncertainty in the Events Industry

Our industry has been deeply affected by the disruptions caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and its repercussions will continue to be felt. We gratefully acknowledge our corporate partners that contribute to the ongoing success of IAEE Midwestern Chapter. IAEEMWC values these partnerships, and are now spotlighting their efforts to support our show organizers and planners during COVID-19. 

Sponsor Spotlights