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Chapter Meetup

Organized by IAEEMWC Young Professionals, but all are welcome!

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Stay tuned for more details as they are developed. Questions? Please contact us.

Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting 
3:00 - 4:15 PM

Where Do We Grow Next: Preparing for Success 

IAEE Midwestern Chapter is fortunate to have Kevin Dunn, a former Division President, McDonalds North America to help guide attendees through this critical time in their professional journey.  Kevin is certain to inspire the IAEE MWC audience with his unique blend of wisdom, charm and business acumen.

 Kevin will share strategies for building your personal brand and effective techniques for developing powerful leadership skills.  Kevin focuses on the relationships critical to the success of your personal brand.  This includes Kevin's management philosophy that is centered on results through people, character-driven leadership, and maintaining a work-family-community balance.

A charismatic and energetic leader, Kevin has a distinguished record of achieving business results. He brings impressive experience, high integrity, and strong values to empower businesses, executives, and CEOs to attain their goals, create wealth and opportunity for all, and "be better than yesterday." 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to shape your successful future.

By attending this webinar, you will learn:

• Strategies for building your personal brand
• Effective techniques for developing powerful leadership skills
• A management philosophy to help you get results through people, a character-driven leadership and how to maintain a work-family-community balance

The program is approved for 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.

SPEAKER: 

Kevin Dunn
Adjunct Professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

REGISTRATION:

During this challenging time, the IAEE Midwestern Chapter would again like to thank all of our members for their continued support and advocacy of the industry. We recognize the pandemic is affecting everyone in a multitude of ways, but we continue to see nothing but strength, resilience and tenacity from those in our industry. During this unique time, more than ever we also understand the value of personal and professional development through education and networking.

With that in mind, we are excited and proud to bring our members this educational programming at no cost. However, the pandemic has also taken its toll on the IAEE-Midwestern Chapter, and we are asking if you are able, to contribute to one of the tiered-levels below. Your contribution will go directly to supporting IAEE-Midwestern Chapter services, programs and benefits.

$0 – IAEE Midwest Chapter - Complimentary
$10 – IAEE Midwest Chapter - Supporter
$25 – IAEE Midwest Chapter – Champion 

REGISTER TODAY

Event

Hosting Successful Exhibit Halls within a Virtual Conference
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 1:00 - 1:45PM

During this all, the IAEE Midwestern Chapter built off of the ideas of colleagues in the field and brainstormed new solutions to help ensure virtual exhibit halls get noticed during virtual conferences. Following a similar format to our connect and share earlier this year, we utilized polls, chat features, and breakout groups to information share and ideate what the future exhibit hall could look like.

Topics covered:

• What should be included in a virtual exhibit hall
• What are ways to drive traffic to exhibits
• What does success look like for your exhibitors
• What are creative ways to get attendees to engage in what they are seeing

31st Annual Golf Outing
Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge, IL 

NOT the same old, same old! IAEE Midwestern Chapter Golf Outing Reimagined!

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter Annual Golf Outing looked a little different this year than years past, but it was still a great event!. Thank you to all of our sponsors + participants.

View the photo gallery here.

IAEE Midwestern Chapter colleagues met for an afternoon of golf and fun with their professional colleagues. The IAEE Midwestern Chapter took the 31st Annual Golf Outing back to Seven Bridges Golf Club in beautiful Woodridge, IL for an affordable golf experience. On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, golfers were able to experience a superbly maintained championship golf course that provides a "private club experience."

The 31st Annual Golf Outing was designed to be a special day for you to entertain clients or reward employees, but mostly for our industry to come together again face to face. Precautions were taken so that we maintained an environment that was conducive to networking but also safe. Seven Bridges Golf Club complied with the Illinois state guidelines.

• Check-in and warm-up: 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
• Shotgun start with lunch on the course: 12:00 p.m.
• Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Here's who will be joining us so far at this year's Annual Golf Outing:

• American Veterinary Medicine Association
• Carpenters Local Union No 10
• Choose Chicago
• Emergency Nurses Association
• Freeman
• GES
• Kuehne + Nagle
• Lift Sales
• PRA
• Trinity Displays
• Winsight Media/National Restaurant Show

Participation Opportunities
Hole Sponsorship – $1000 
Foursome - $800 
Individual Golfer - $200
Mixer/Reception - $45

CEM Week Baltimore 2020

August 24- 28, 2020
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

CEM Week provides participants the only opportunity to take five courses and complete five exams in one week. Along with being able to complete over half of the program in a condensed timeframe, previous attendees have said, “The interaction with other classmates is what makes this worthwhile.” Group discussions and class exercises are structured so students actively participate and gain practical knowledge of the course material.

CEM Week Austin 2020

August 24, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Course Location: TBA

CEM Week provides participants the only opportunity to take five courses and complete five exams in one week. Along with being able to complete over half of the program in a condensed timeframe, previous attendees have said, “The interaction with other classmates is what makes this worthwhile.” Group discussions and class exercises are structured so students actively participate and gain practical knowledge of the course material.

Virtual Meeting & Exhibition Platform Demo: 
EXPOCAD® VMP

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

As we continue the path to resume some normalcy in our professional lives, virtual meetings are now the new reality.  Come join your colleagues, as EXPOCAD® VMP educates us on their platform.

Pivot, Pure, Hybrid – Three scenarios of Virtual Events

A virtual event is any event that conveys sponsor/vendor/education/poster information on-line instead of in person. At the simple scale, a PDF with links to the exhibitor’s website is a virtual event. The level of complexity of virtual events increases from there dramatically. EXPOCAD® has been doing virtual events since 2006. This is not new for us. EXPOCAD® Virtual Market Place can manage any size event and works with its own conference module or one of the organizer’s choice using multi-cloud technology.

We all are about done with the word ‘pivot’ at this point. It does describe an event that had to do a mid-course correction due to the inability to hold the live event. Michele Bennett, Senior Exhibition Manager from SPIE, will share her experience with having to make a change to maintain audience and continuity for her organizations’ events. 

Is there anything new to learn about virtual events? YES!!

• How speed to market made a difference
• Market analysis of what an organizer can do to increase revenue and ‘booth’ traffic
• ADA compliancy (ASL, CC, Screen Reader, High Contrast Interface, etc.)
• User interface requirements needs vs. wants
• Multi-cloud applications
  
  

PRESENTERS:
	Michele Bennett, CEM, Senior Exhibition Manager, SPIE Click here to view Michele's presentation.
	Rich Stone, CEO EXPOCAD® by ACT Click here to view Rich's presentation.
Recording

Chapter Meetup
Organized by IAEEMWC Young Professionals, but all are welcome!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Overwhelmed with the ever-changing challenges of 2020? Need a time out?  Would you like to add a little balance to your day? Join us virtually on July 29th as Bret Gornik, Co-Founder of Live Better,  guides us through (4) easy steps towards a healthier and more mindful lifestyle!

1.  Energize Smooth! Get up and take on the day with this super easy and delicious smoothie recipe.  Learn why this smoothie will help you charge through the day as well as alternative ingredients.
2. At home body weight and daily stretch routine! Explore how you can use your own body weight and household items to energize and strengthen your body!
3. Daily Work From Home Wellness Hacks! These quick and easy hacks will help you to build healthy habits, reduce stress, and increase positive wellbeing.
4. Focus & Performance Meditation!  Give yourself 10 minutes of your day to meditate, calm the body, breathe, enhance your ability to be present, and develop mindfulness skills to better your health and wellness.

View Recording

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum

OLC Education & Conference Center
9400 West Higgins Rd, Suite 100
Rosemont, IL 60018-4975

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Regional Forum in Rosemont, IL transformed to a virtual event with an in-person component for those who still wanted to attend in person at the OLC Education & Conference Center.

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum has been designed to focus on topics that are unique to women in the exhibitions and events industry. It is tailored for all women regardless of age, individual situation, or current position held within their company.

KEYNOTES:

Jeska Brodbeck
Mastering Your Flow State for Optimal Performance

Claudia St. John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Transforming Teams – Tips for Improving Collaboration and Building Trust

June Education Program & Networking
The New Normal, What’s in Store for our Industry after COVID-19
Wednesday, June 3, 2020  |  12:30 - 2:00 PM

Come celebrate Exhibitions Day with your Midwestern Chapter!  This virtual program is complimentary and open to everyone, members and non-members.

In this multi-session program, we will address what is currently happening in the meetings and events industry. We will hear about what a successful show has done to virtualize their events. We’ll find out what new contractual & insurance things to look for and finally what is the big picture for the future.  

The program is eligible for 1.5 clock hours towards CEM recertification.

PART 1:  GOING VIRTUAL

A presentation on how HIMSS20 went to HIMSS20 Digital. 

PRESENTERS:

Ben Dunlap, Regional Vice President, Map Your Show

Elli Riley, Senior Director, Exhibits & Meeting Services, HIMSS

PART 2: THE NEW NORMAL IN CONTRACTS & INSURANCE
A presentation on the legal, liability and risk realities of the new normal.

PRESENTERS:

Jonathan T. Howe, Senior and Founding Partner, Howe & Hutton, Ltd

Lou Novick, National Director, Associations, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.

PART 3: HEADLINER
We will hear what experts are predicting the new normal will be and what we need to watch for going forward.

PRESENTER:

David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA, President and CEO, International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) 

You are Going Virtual! What Now?
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 10:00 - 10:45AM

In an industry that is used to planning face to face engagement, this year has been a difficult time for us. Resiliency and innovation is the back bone of events and exhibitions, and we have seen countless organizations step to the plate to find a new normal.

Many events and exhibitions are hosting their events digitally, and the IAEE Midwest Chapter wants to hear from you on what you have done and how you have found success in virtual formats.

We invite you to connect with your colleagues to share successes, challenges, and questions you have about hosting online meetings.

Please come prepared with anything you would like to discuss, but some topics that will be covered are:

• Where do you start as you look to transition to digital?
• How do you get engagement from attendees?
• How do your attendees engage with exhibitors?
• What products or solutions are available to use?
• What are some successes your organization has had so far?
• What are some challenges?
  
• How do you incorporate digital and live meeting components at future events?

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)

GMID Goes Virtual was a great day of inspiration and learning with incredible content and virtual production throughout the day!

Over 12,500 event professional attended online in a show of strength, resiliency, and unity. Missed the event? You can watch the full recording of the event here! 

Chapter Meetup
Organized by IAEEMWC Young Professionals, but all are welcome!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter Meetup went virtual! 

Thanks to all who threw on a shirt, turned on their laptop camera, and joined us (virtually) for a first-of-its-kind, virtual IAEE Midwestern Chapter April Meetup! What a success! We look forward to seeing you again at our next event. 

Educational Program & Networking Reception
Site Selection Knowledge Share: The Do's and Don'ts 

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 

Approved for 1.5 credits for CEM

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Registration
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Education Program
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Networking Reception

As organizations are continually looking for new cities and new venues, what are the issues you need to know about? Is your organization in the process of selecting cities, venues and regions for your future events?

IAEE’s Midwest Chapter’s interactive educational session is where you will hear from industry veterans representing DMO’s, Convention Centers, Organizers and more about their best practices and their keys to success. Understand what is coming for the future of venues and learn about the key topics that will face your organization as you select the right city, venue or region for your event.

The presentation will include a panel discussion from key industry leaders followed by an interactive roundtable discussion dissecting the optimal site inspection process. This event will include the perspective of the Show Organizer, DMO, Venue, Convention Center and Hotel.

Topics of discussion will include:

• What are the keys to an effective site selection process?
• What are the Hot Button issues for event directors when conducting a site visit?
• What services are moving to the DMO?
• Who are the Key people at a convention center?
• What are the Essential Questions to ask?
• What do Event Planners miss in Site Selection?
• What are the differences for hotel or resort based events?

PANELISTS:

	Stephanie Anthony Hyatt Regency Chicago		Hayat Pronovost Visit Orlando
	Benjamin Rabe, CEM SmithBucklin		Christopher Stephens Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
MODERATOR:	Lisa Goecke Malikow National Restaurant Association Show

REGISTRATION FEE:
Exhibition and Event Organizers Members (EEOM) - Complimentary
Exhibition and Event Organizers Non-Members (EEONM) - $65, $75 after 2/21
Exhibition and Event Service Members (EESM) - $65, $75 after 2/21
Exhibition and Event Service Non Members (EESM) - $75, $85 after 2/21
Students - $15

GIVING BACK
IAEE Midwest Chapter is excited to announce, along with your event registration, you are now able to purchase 50/50, Split the Pot raffle tickets (1 for $5, 2 for $10 and 5 for $20) supporting our Chapter Charity, Sarah's Circle. This is your chance to raise crucial funds for women in need and win BIG! The Winner will be announced at the conclusion of the program. Your raffle tickets will be attached to your badge at the Registration Table.

In addition, if would you like to give back to the industry that supports your company, organization and your career, you are now also able to make a monetary donation to the Exhibitions Mean Business campaign (EMB) and/or Center for Exhibition Industry Research Foundation (CEIR).  Please consider making a financial donation along with your registration payment.

***Travel size toiletry items as well as personal care items will be collected to benefit our Chapter Charity, Sarah`s Circle. For a complete list of accepted items, click here.

IAEE Midwestern Chapter

WALKS for our Chapter Charity Sarah's Circle!

1:00 - 3:00 PM
TRUMAN COLLEGE
1145 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 

Our members are passionate about helping women who are homeless. Thanks to all who walked with us and donated to the team. 

YOU’RE INVITED TO A “FRIENDLY” GAME OF KICKBALL!
6th Annual Midwestern Chapter 
Kick Ball Tournament 
Thursday, January 23, 2020 | McCormick Place | Hall F2

Networking, Food, Drinks, and Fun!

Registration and warm-ups: 4:30 PM
Games Begin at 5:30 

A big thanks to all who came out for  6th Annual Kickball Tournament!  Congrats to this year’s winners GES!

Click here to view the photo gallery,

Thanks to our sponsors: Armageddon Services, GES, McCormick Place, SAVOR...Chicago, United Steelworkers, and AFL-CIO-CLC. 

Idea Sharing Conference Call

TOPIC: How do We Market to and for Exhibitors?
Earn .75 CEU Points

IAEE Members Come Together to Share Innovative Ideas

Are exhibitors being left behind? Many organizations have a centralized marketing plans for their meeting which give attendees an overall sense of what they can expect at the meeting, but they may struggle with integrating the exhibit hall into that message without making attendees feel like they are just being sold to. How do you incorporate your exhibitors and your exhibit hall into the overall message? How do you talk about the meeting to your exhibitors and where you do talk about it? What feedback have you heard from exhibitors where they felt there was a gap in communication? 

Call Leader:
Gretchen Thielen, Senior Manager, Exhibits & Partnerships, American Academy of Neurology

Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO!

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Hotel - Lagoon H - Level 2  
Las Vegas, NV

Holiday Jingle Mingle
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fulton Market Kitchen
311 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607

Member and Non-Member Rate - $35.00

The cost covers covered light appetizers and (1) drink ticket. 

Thank you to Shepard for hosting the first 20 planners!

Toiletries were collected for our chapter charity, Sarah's Circle.

Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting

Friday, October 4th
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Convene Chicago
16 W. Adam St., Chicago, IL 60603

Thanks to all that attended and sponsored our IAEE MWC event. 
Click here to view the photo gallery.

The New World Order for Managing Convention Room Blocks

Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO’s) and Convention Bureaus (CVB’s) are under pressure to provide more accurate return on investment information. Dave Czechowski, Choose Chicago, Senior Economist, Research & Analysis kicks of the morning with the latest information from Destinations International on the value measurement systems and metrics that cities, states and DMO’s utilize to assess an events economic impact.

A panel of industry experts discussed the current buzz around convention housing. Commission cuts, OTA’s, revenue sharing, rebates, attrition clauses, loyalty points and more represent a growing list of disrupters to the traditional housing model.

What’s next for the relationship between DMO’s, hotels, convention housing companies and event organizers?

• Learn the latest methods for determining total room demand
• Understand generational buying habits
• Hear about techniques for improving room block results

REGISTRATION RATES:

$55 - MEMBER
$55 - NON-MEMBER
$25 - STUDENT
$15 - Livestream Exhibition and Event Organizers

MODERATOR: 
Keith Murphy
Senior National Sales Manager – McCormick Place
Keith Murphy is an accomplished executive with over 35 years experience in the convention and hospitality industry. Keith currently is a Senior National Sales Manager for McCormick Place Convention Center. He is the key representative for major convention bookings at the largest exposition facility in North America. Keith is responsible for all facets of lease agreements and a strategic sales partner supporting Choose Chicago.

PRESENTER:

David Czechowski
Senior Economist, Research & Analysis – Choose Chicago
David Czechowski is Director, Sr. Economist – Research & Analysis for Choose Chicago.  He provides Chicago’s tourism community with market and meetings performance research as well as domestic and international visitor trends toward Choose Chicago’s goal of increasing visitation to the city. Areas of support include hotel analytics, event impact analysis, visitor profiling and forecasts to stakeholders in the Chicago hotel community, city and state government, media channels, McCormick Place, and Choose Chicago partners.

PANELISTS:

Kim Althoff
Vice President of Sales, Trade Shows & Media – ISSA

Donna Bongiovanni
Global Director, Americas Hyatt Sales Force – Hyatt Hotels
Donna has over 35 years in the hospitality business and working for Hyatt Family. She started at the HR Chicago as a sales assistant then moved on to the Hyatt Lincolnwood as a Sales Manager. She has been involved in both MPI and PCMA for over 25 years holding various Committee and Board positions. Donna was awarded the MPI Rising Star Award and the MPI Supplier of the Year Award.

Robert Hope 
Director, Convention and Meetings - American College of Surgeons
Bob Hope is the Director of Convention and Meetings for the American College of Surgeons. The College has more than 80,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. He is responsible for strategic planning and providing management and support for all meeting operations.

Joe Wilush
Director of Sales, Client Relations - onPeak
Joe has more than 10 years of experience in the event housing industry. He started his career in housing operations with onPeak in 2008 and developed a keen interest citywide events, producing strong results for onPeak’s clients. Joe later accepted an opportunity to work on the hotel side of the business with Hiltons of Chicago before returning to onPeak as Director of Sales – Client Relations. In his role, Joe works closely with onPeak clients and consults them on all aspects of their citywide hotel program.

This program approved for 1.5 CEUs.

Sponsored by:     

 Technology Sponsor: 

Chapter Meetup

Organized by IAEE Midwestern Chapter Young Professionals, but all are welcome!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Round Table Discussions, Networking & Collaboration at each event!
Everyone talks. Everyone listens.

ROUND TABLE TOPIC:
Where do we see our industry in 10 years?

Join us at this sprawling complex offering New American eats and craft cocktails with bowling, karaoke, bocce and games located in the West Loop. Our Chapter Meetups are the perfect meeting place for everyone to network, socialize and share their stories, discuss tips and opportunities.

Sponsored in partnership with

30th Annual Golf Outing

Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge, IL 

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter took the 30^th Annual Golf Outing to Seven Bridges Golf Club in beautiful Woodridge, IL.  On WEDNESDAY, September 4th, IAEE Midwestern Chapter golfers experienced a superbly maintained championship golf course that provides a "private club experience."

The 30^th Annual Golf Outing included exceptional golf, contests, trophies and prizes, as well as lunch, a reception and dinner.

Thanks to all that attended and sponsored our IAEE MWC event. We had a blast!
Click here to view the photo gallery.

Chicago Area Chapter Meetup
Organized by IAEE Midwestern Chapter Young Professionals, but all are welcome!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Press Room,
1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago

Round Table Discussions, Networking & Collaboration at each event!
Everyone talks. Everyone listens.

ROUND TABLE TOPIC:
What’s your personal brand & how do you ensure a level of professionalism?

What a great crowd last night at our August Chapter Meetup. Lots of productive conversations and fun. Thanks to everyone who came out!

Sponsored in partnership with

Idea Sharing Conference Call

TOPIC:  Exhibitor Housing & Registration

IAEE Members Come Together to Share Innovative Ideas

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter's learning forum is back and better than ever!  Once again, we bring the Memberlink Discussion Board live for  idea sharing.

Join us for an interactive discussion about how other organizations are treating housing and registration. Listen to what your colleagues allow with exhibitor badges, hear how other organizations do block assignments, and much more. Please join ready to jump into the question and feel free to bring any questions you would like to ask the group!

Call Leader:
Gretchen Thielen, Manager, Exhibits & Sponsorship, American Academy of Neurology

IAEEMWC-Meet Up!
Organized by IAEE Midwestern Chapter Young Professionals, but all are welcome!

 
Round Table Discussions, Networking & Collaboration at each event!
Everyone talks. Everyone listens.

Our Chapter Meetups are the perfect meeting place for everyone to network, socialize and share their stories, discuss tips and opportunities.

ROUND TABLE TOPIC:
What are the latest trends happening within the conference and tradeshow industry?

Chicago Area Meetup

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 

Join us at Kaiser Tiger, a bi-level gastro pub with tons of brews on tap, plus hearty eats and a huge seasonal beer garden located in the West Loop.  Don't forget to RSVP!

St. Louis Area Meetup 

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dave & Busters
13857 Riverport Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Minneapolis Area Meetup

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Utepils Brewing
225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Milwaukee Area Meetup

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Punch Bowl Social 
1122 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Sponsored in partnership with

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Dr.
Schaumburg, IL 60173

IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum has been designed to focus on topics that are unique to women in the exhibitions and events industry. It is tailored for all women regardless of age, individual situation or current position held within their company. The forum will provide knowledge and strategies for attendees to succeed in their current positions, as well as motivation and inspiration to take your career to the next level. The Forum will give you the tools and resources while balancing life along the way. The Forum is a half-day program beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending with lunch at 12:00 p.m.  more information...

Program Fees

IAEE Member Rate $299 USD | Non-member Rate $599 USD

Registration Deadline: Friday, 12 July 2019

This regional half day forum qualifies for three (3) CEUs upon completion.

CEM Learning Course - Facilities & Site Selection  Hosted by IAEE Midwestern Chapter

Monday, July 15, 2019
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Exam included)

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Dr.
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Site selection includes the process of choosing both a location and a facility for an exhibition or event. Site selection is a crucial first step in producing a successful exhibition or event. It consists of advanced detailed planning, including access for attendees with disabilities, organizational goals and objectives, and exhibitor needs and transportation. The exhibition organizer should give careful consideration to all factors that could impact the exhibition’s growth and, ultimately, the need for more space.

Program Fees
IAEE Member Rate $299 USD | Non-member Rate $440 USD

Class Presented By:
Cookie Walner, CMP, CMM, CAE, CEM, HMCC, Global Project Manager, ConferenceDirect

IAEE Midwestern Chapter Meetup

Paradise Park
1913 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Organized by IAEE Midwestern Chapter Young Professionals, but ALL are welcome!

Round Table Discussions, Networking & Collaboration at each event!
Everyone talks. Everyone listens.

ROUND TABLE TOPIC:
Sponsorship- new ideas, what’s hot, what’s not and How do we handle suit casing situations

IAEE MWC members met at Paradise Park, a fun, outdoor-living themed pizza spot in Wicker Park with a huge twinkling wonderland patio to network, socialize and share their stories, discuss tips and opportunities. 

Sponsored in partnership with

June Education Program & Networking Reception

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N, Schaumburg, IL 60173 | Map

Come celebrate Exhibitions Day with your Midwestern Chapter!

Does your organization struggle to find the right attendees for your events?  Do you need new strategies for this work?  This event will feature three of the best practitioners of the art in an innovative informal format where you and your colleagues can interact, engage and learn.

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Registration
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Presentation
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception

SPEAKERS: 

	Marc Blumer, Digital Journey Architect, MDG  Implementing Persona-Based Attendee Journeys Explore and discuss a practical framework for understanding and addressing prospective attendees’ needs throughout your marketing campaign.
	Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, CEM, CEO, MDG What’s New, Now, and Next in Attendee Marketing? This presentation will cover the latest in Attendee Marketing using various strategies presented by one of the most innovative attendee marketers working today.
	Michael Schaiman, SVP Digital Experience, Helios Interactive Technology’s Impact on Event Design This presentation will address what is happening in live event design and how technology is changing the experienced environment for attendees and exhibitors.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Exhibition and Event Organizers - Complimentary to the first 50 registered 
compliments of Meet Chicago Northwest after 5/31 $55
MEMBERS: Exhibition and Event Service Companies - $45, $55 after 5/31
NON-MEMBERS: Exhibition and Event Service Companies - $55
Students:  $25

LIVESTREAM OPTION:
Exhibition and Event Organizers - Complimentary 
Exhibition and Event Service Companies - $15 

The first 50 exhibition and event organizers that register are complimentary, courtesy of Meet Chicago Northwest.

Industry Xchange

Alhambra Palace, Chicago, IL

In collaboration with other Chicagoland meetings and events industry associations, Industry Xchange (IX) 2019 was held at Alhambra Palace Restaurant for an afternoon education program. This was followed by a networking and blow-out celebration, all on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)!

Thought-provoking topics, amazing networking opportunities, endless opportunities to grow, and a celebration of our industry: all we need is YOU!

Many thanks to our IAEEMWC walkers!

Thank you for making a difference and for your kind and generous support of our Chapter Charity, Sarah's Circle.

Educational Program & Networking Reception
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

A group of experienced show managers shared their  war stories from the front lines.  Attendees learned how they overcame the challenges they faced. The takeaways from this session was tried and true "tips of the trade", creative ways to use technology to your advantage, and just good ole' fashioned common sense.

The format was fast paced as each presenter had approximately 10 minutes to tell their tale...followed by approximately another 10 minutes for questions.

Click here to view photo gallery.

Presenters were ...

	Noreen Burke, CEM Director of New Business Development Corcoran Expositions		Lisa Goecke Malikow Vice President, Meetings & Tradeshows Winsight, LLC
	Maria Prior, CEM Director of Events Allured Business Media		Linda Trummel Event Manager SmithBucklin

Program Details: 
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Registration
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Presentation
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception

Registration Fee:
Planners - Complimentary
Supplier Members - $45, $55 after 2/11
Supplier NonMembers - $55
Students - $15
Livestream option: Planners - Complimentary; Suppliers - $15

This program was approved for 1.5 CEM continuing education credits.
Click this link for the CEU verification form for this program. 

5th Annual Midwestern Chapter 
Kick Ball Tournament
Thursday, January 31, 2019 | McCormick Place 

Thank you to our Kick Ball sponsors: Armageddon Services, Freeman, McCormick Place, SAVOR Catering, United Steelworkers, and AFL-CIO-CLC - Local 17.

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EXPO! EXPO!
Where: New Orleans, LA 

Midwestern Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO!

Date:                    Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Time:                    5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location:              Hilton New Orleans Riverside,  Level 3 - Royal Room       

We were excited to meet and party with our Midwestern Chapter members just prior to the EXPO! EXPO! opening reception.

IAEE National Chapter Meetup Day

CHICAGO ~ 5:00 pm
Location: Happy Camper

MINNEAPOLIS ~ 4:30 pm  
Location: La Doña Cervecería 

We had an outstanding turn out at our concurrent chapter meetups. We celebrated and shared in holiday cheer, tradeshow life stories, and overall best practices.

IAEE Midwestern Chapter Holiday Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Idea Sharing Conference Call
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Central time)

TOPIC:
Creative Sponsorships and Creative Show Floor Ideas

Call Leader:
Gretchen Liedl, Manager, Exhibits & Sponsorship, American Academy of Neurology

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter takes Memberlink Discussion Board live! Chat live with other show managers and discuss your creative ideas.

IAEE Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting

The 2018 IAEE Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting once again brought us together to learn and share. Our distinguished presenters pooled their expertise to provide essential industry insights.

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Where:  Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
              60 E. Grand Ave. (Corner of Grand & Rush)
              Chicago, IL 60611 map

Time:     8:30 a.m. -  8:45 a.m. Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
              8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Annual Meeting and Presentations

An outstanding morning was planned featuring ...

Industry Update
Presented By:
David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA
President & CEO, IAEE 

Your Events Will Never Be the Same:
Hot Technologies 2019
Presented by:
James Spellos, CMP
President, Meeting U

Provided in part by IAEE's Chapter Education Grant

 
2018 Volunteer of the Year

Every year, members donate time and expertise to IAEE MWC. Volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the association and help chart our future. This highest accolade is awarded annually and recognizes leadership and outstanding contributions to the association.

We are happy to announce the 2018 Volunteer of the Year recipient is Jennifer Gallatin, International Marketing Coordinator, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Member of the Member Engagement Committee.

In the words of her nominator, Tricia Mallett, “Jennifer understands the value that IAEE brings to associations overall and specifically our MWC. Her focus to help the MWC engage with one another is above and beyond.”

Milwaukee Member Meetup

Unfortunately, with the forecast of severe thunderstorms, we have no choice but to move our Meetup to an indoor location. 

Where: 
New Indoor Venue:
D14 Brewery & Pub
2273 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Time: 5:30-8pm 

Minnesota Member  Meetup

Where:  Finnegans Brew Co.  Show Map
                 817 5th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
Time:  4:30 - 6:30 PM
Hosted by:  IAEE Midwestern Chapter

Annual Golf Outing 
Where: Cantigny Golf Club
Wheaton, IL 

Nothing beats a relaxing game of golf... especially when you play with friends and colleagues who share a common goal!  A day of golf, great beverages, food, and prizes, as well as, lunch, a reception, and dinner were shared by all.

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Idea Sharing Conference Call
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Central time)

TOPIC: Meetings and Exhibits Rules and Regulations Have you ever wondered if your rules and regulations are in line with what other organizations are doing?

~Attendees received 1 CEU toward their CEM~

The IAEE Midwestern Chapter is taking the Memberlink Discussion Board live, with our first ever live idea sharing.  Chat live with other show managers about how they handle their rules and regulations to gain insights and perspectives into other groups. 

We will cover topics like:

• Tradeshow name/logo usage
• Sanctions and penalties
• Presentations/demonstrations
• And anywhere else the conversation takes us!

Call Leaders:
Gretchen Liedl, Manager, Exhibits & Sponsorship, American Academy of Neurology
Tricia Mallett, CEM, Tradeshow Director and Director of Event Services & Technology, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

June Education Program & Networking Reception

WHERE:
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 Thoreau Dr. N, Schaumburg, IL 60173 | Map

How Increased Situational Awareness and an Improved Guest Experience can Improve your Event Security

Presenter:
Mark Herrera
Director of Education, International Association of Venue Managers

As exhibition and event professionals, we have the responsibility of ensuring that attendees are as safe as possible at our events. It is critical that there is a plan of action allowing for quick decision making.

This session provided an engaging, interactive experience for participants interested in event security. We covered situational awareness, understood the resources available to protect public facility assemblies, and heard from subject matter experts on critical infrastructure protection to help you understand mass casualty incidents and preparedness during an event.

This session allowed our attendees to see how educating those involved in the planning and execution of a meeting or event has an impact on event participants.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn to leverage guest services to mitigate safety and security risks.

• Hear how enhancing professionalism and assisting employees in recognizing the Impact their words or actions have on the public.
• Increase personal safety and decrease stress when encountering someone uncooperative.

Member Meet Up at Ravinia

Looking for something fun to do this summer?   The Member Engagement Committee put together a Meet-Up at Ravinia to hear Well-Strung perform.  If you like classical music you’ll love them.  If you prefer pop music you’ll love them.  Enjoy both?  Then you’re in for a real treat!

IAEE KC-Area Member Meetup

WHERE:
Blue Moose Lenexa
10064 Woodland Road, Lenexa, KS 66220 | Map

TIME:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

You're invited to spend time with fellow KC-area IAEE members and make some new friends! There's no formal program -- simply come for food and camaraderie.

Feel free to invite your expo industry colleagues, clients or vendors to join us!
Appetizers provided by IAEE – drinks are on your own 

Young Professionals Meet-Up
(But all are welcome)

Join your fellow Midwest Young Professionals in celebrating #ExhibitionsDay!

Midwestern Chapter Young Professionals Happy Hour!

#ExhibitionsDay

Where: The J. Parker (Rooftop, Hotel Lincoln)
When: June 5^th, 2018
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

What a better way to start off your Chicago Summer!

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After Hours Networking

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: TagPrints - 320 W. Ohio Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60654

Drinks, food, and games to be provided by

Volunteer Opportunity

Come volunteer with IAEE Midwest Chapter to help those struggling with hunger in Chicago, by joining us in a food re-pack session at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. We've reserved 15 spots for the session on Wednesday, May 2nd. The session is from 1-3: 45 pm, information on parking and more details will be provided prior to the event. Training will be provided by the GCFD that day so all you need to bring is a healthy attitude and a desire to help the community! 

To sign up, please click here. If you have volunteered with the Food Depository before you will be asked to log into your account if this is your first time you will create an account and sign an electronic waiver. These spots will go fast, so don't delay!   

The Food Depository is located at  4100 W Ann Lurie Place Chicago, IL 60632, parking information will be located on your confirmation email

 For questions, please contact Jennifer Kimball

Industry Xchange & Global Meetings Industry Day

Wintrust Arena 
200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Industry Xchange is an industry-wide, collaborative education and networking event for the meeting and events industry. Gain new perspectives on key trends and issues facing the meetings industry today and what they mean for your business opportunities and beyond.

In collaboration with Choose Chicago’s Annual Meeting, IX2018 will be held at the Wintrust Arena for an afternoon of education, networking and a blow-out celebration on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)!

What is GMID?

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is a global meeting initiative driven through the Meetings Mean Business partnership. Meetings Mean Business is an industry-wide coalition to showcase the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

By rallying industry advocates, working with stakeholders, conducting original research, engaging with outside voices and more, the coalition brings the industry together to emphasize its importance. Comprised of over 60 members, the coalition unites the meetings industry with one strong and powerful voice. In 2016, MMB partners hosted over 100 events in more than 30 countries in all corners of the globe to showcase the real power of meetings, events, conventions, exhibitions and more.

What's Your Wow? Clearly, Confidently & Concisely Communicate What Sets You Apart From Everyone Else

Educational Program & Networking Reception
~ Earn 1 CEU ~

IAEE Midwest Chapter Minneapolis Meet Up!
Punch Bowl Social
1691 Park Pl Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

4th Annual Kickball Tournament - SOLD OUT 

Where: McCormick Place, Hall F1

Registration and warm-up begin at 4:30 PM 
Games Begin at 5:30 PM
• Free Parking •

Tuesday,
November 28, 2017

Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO!

Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Room 007D, River Level
900 East Market Street 
San Antonio, TX 78205

IAEE National Concurrent Young Professionals Happy Hour
Butch McGuire's 

Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting 
Marriott Marquis 
              

Monday,
September 11, 2017

28th Annual Golf Outing 

Where: Cantigny Golf Club
11 a.m. shotgun start

Young Professionals Happy Hour

Where: Raised Bar Chicago, 1 W. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Midwestern Chapter Networking
Cubs v. Brewers Game in Milwaukee 

Thanks to our shuttle bus sponsor:

Minnesota Networking Event

When: July 27th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ish

Where: Brits Pub
1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 

Young Professionals Happy Hour

The Hampton Social | 5 - 7 pm 
353 W Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654

To Engage, or not to Engage – You know the Answer
Education Program and Member Mixer

Special thanks to our sponsors: 

March 23, 2017

Young Professionals Meet Up

Where: Kirkwood Bar & Grill
2934 N Sheffield Ave. 
Chicago, Illinois 60657

Increased Attendance – How to Get RecordAttendance at Your Next Event: 7 Proven Strategies that Won’t Cost You a Dime!

Special thanks to our February Speaker sponsor

Annual Meeting 
Go with Your Gut: Effective Decision-Making in an 
Over-Thinking World
Attendees receive 1.5 CEUs toward their CEM

River Roast
315 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654

27th Annual Midwestern Chapter Golf Outing

Seven Bridges Golf Club
One Mulligan Drive 
Woodridge, Illinois 60517

2nd Annual Concurrent Meet-Up for the Midwestern Chapter

Sweatworking Meet Up 
Wrigley Square, Millennium Park

Sweatworking is the new healthier and interactive form of networking, so come out and join us!  We will have a fitness/yoga session led by a personal trainer in a local Chicago park.

Talking Like TED II
Educational Program and Networking Event

This program is worth 1.5 CEUs

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Thanks to our June Program Sponsor:

The speakers for this program were provided through IAEE’s Jim Lynn Chapter Education Fund.

Young Professionals Happy Hour
4:30 - 7:00 PM

The New Renaissance Chicago Rooftop 
1 W. Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago IL 60601

Educational Program and Live-stream Broadcast
The Natural Relationship between Attendee Acquisition and Exhibit Sales

Worth 1.5 CEU credit hours

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Young Professionals Happy Hour

Bar Louie 
333-335 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60654

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

3rd Annual Kick Ball Tournament
Networking, Food, Drinks, and Fun!

McCormick Place, Hall F1

Midwestern Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO! 

Tuesday, December 1 
5:30 - 7:00 PM 

Hilton Baltimore, Billie Holiday Ballroom, Section 4, Second Floor

Educational Program and Holiday Party
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Midwest is Best

Kendall College Chicago
900 N. North Branch Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Chapter Charity Sled Hockey Game

IAEE MWC vs The Hornets Youth Sled Hockey Team

Hornets win! 6-3 Final. :-) 

Midwestern Chapter Annual Meeting

HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
Educational Program with Lunch & Networking

Is it realistic for event planners to expect the unexpected? Today we encounter everything during our meetings and events: socio-political crisis, civil unrest, protests, food-poisoning, and natural disasters…this experienced group of industry colleagues has seen it all! Take part in the discussions as their stories are shared and insights are revealed dealing with untimely crisis or disruption during a convention or an event. 

When and Where:
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 W. KINZIE ST.
Chicago, IL
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.        

These participants shared their stories:

 Dustin Arnheim
 Director of Convention Sales
 Visit Indy




 Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP
 Director Education & Meetings
 American College of Occupational and Environment Medicine

 
 George Rosebrock
 Director of Security
 McCormick Place

 
 Scott Wolters
 Director of Trade Shows & Conferences
 BNP Media 

Moderator/Interviewer:

  Lisa Goecke
  Director Trade Shows
  National Restaurant Association

26th Annual Midwestern Chapter Golf Outing 



Seven Bridges Golf Club - Woodridge, IL

Thanks for joining us:

AED
AF Services
Am Dental Association
Audio Visual One
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Century Cleaning
Choose Chicago
ConferenceDirect
Corcoran Expositions
Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services 
Experient 
Freeman
GES
Hall Erikson
Helen Brett Enterprises
HIMSS
International Housewares
J&J Exhibitors Service, Inc.
Lifetime Fitness Athletic Events
LVCVA
Map Your Show
Map Your Show
McCormick Place/SMG
Meet Chicago Northwest
ORBITZ
Prime Electrical & Exhibition Services 
RES
Rosemont Exposition Services
Rosemont Convention Bureau
RSNA
Tasty Catering
The Expo Group
USW Local 17 Decorators Union
Valley Expo & Display
Visit Houston
Wm. T. Glasgow

Midwestern Chapter Concurrent Meet Up 

Concurrent Meet Ups were held in:

Chicago
• When: September 9th, From 5-7pm
• Where: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (1 W. Grand Avenue).
• What: IAEE MWC Meet Up

Milwaukee
• When: September 9th, From 5-7pm
• Where: Central Standard Craft Distillery
• What: IAEE MWC Meet Up 

Minneapolis
• When: September 9th, From 5-7pm 
• Where: Parella Uptown Minneapolis located at Calhoun Square at Lake and Hennepin
• What: IAEE MWC Meet Up 

Young Professionals Happy Hour & Movie Night

4:00pm-6:00pm: Tree House, Tavern at the Park

6:30pm: Millennium Park Summer Film Series – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet other young professionals in the Midwestern Chapter. No registration fee required! Please contact Sarah Madonia if you are planning to join us.

Educational Program - Talking Like "TED" 
Swissotel, The Palm Restaurant, Lakeshore Room

Weren't able to join us? Don't sweat it.  We have handouts available for download.

This program was approved for 1 hour of CEM recertification credit - download a certificate 

Special thanks to our generous June Program sponsor:

How Big Is Your Pipe? 

Educational Program and Member Mixer - Attend and earn 1.5 CEM credits 
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

About the Program:

We know we need it, but do we know what “it” is?  

We’re talking about the internet and navigating the terms you hear, but may not fully understand.  

V-Lan? 

2Gig redundant? 

How do personal hotspots and 3G/4G technology affect your decision? 

Are you paying too much by not asking the right questions for your group?  

This insightful panel will discuss the ins and outs and the latest updates in a constantly changing environment.  Whether you’re looking at an in-house meeting at a hotel for 300 people or an event at a convention center for thousands, we’ll help you understand what you need so you can budget correctly and get the best service for your event participants. 

It’s crucial to know the format of the delivery and we’ll tell you why, as well as define commonly used terms and send you off with a quick reference guide to take back to the office and share. 

2nd Annual Kick Ball Tournament
Networking, Food, Drinks, and Fun!

Where: McCormick Place

EXPO! EXPO! - L.A. 

 IAEE Midwestern Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO!
JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live

Annual Holiday Event with Educational Program

Kendall College Chicago

The educational portion of this program is sponsored by:

Member Social Event 

Theory, Downtown Chicago
5:00 p.m. 

How to Stay Energized in a Changing World 
 
Annual Meeting Luncheon & Celebration of IAEE MWC's 40th Anniversary 
Maggiano's Chicago

This program was generously sponsored by

25th Annual Golf Outing - Seven Bridges Golf Club

Member Mixer - Buddy Guy's Legends

Meetings and Conventions Industry Trends: A Leaders’ Perspective
Navy Pier Chicago

A Collaboration Between both IAEE and the IAEE Midwestern Chapter
Chicago, IL

Culture is a feeling, a vibe, an extension of your brand

The best way for organizations to produce a meaningful culture is to establish a community in which stakeholders partner to play a role in its strategic direction. It’s the competitive edge that creates trust and inclusion within a group.

Coloring Outside the Lines™...Creating a NEW Association Experience with Jeff Tobe 
Education Program, Volunteer Drive & Member Mixer 

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Kick Ball Tournament

Congratulations Valley - Winners of the 2014 Kick Ball Tournament!

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