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Education Committee Presentation Review and Selection Process
The IAEE Education Committee consists of members that are recognized as industry leaders with many years of industry experience. The committee’s role is to review, plan and evaluate IAEE’s education programming for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition.
The selection process involves a review of every complete presentation submitted prior to the deadline. Completed submissions include profile information for each speaker (i.e., bio, photo, references), session descriptions, actionable learning objectives, details on audience interactive activities, and a session overview video.
All presentations are selected based on the information submitted. Those who submit are expected to follow all instructions carefully and provide all requested information. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Proper grammar, punctuation, etc. is also looked at during this process.
Typically, more presentations are submitted than can be accepted. Only the best presentations are selected for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition.
Be a Part of the 2026 Expo! Expo! & Share Your Knowledge!
Do you have knowledge and experience to inspire others to build and create better and more engaging trade shows and events? If so, you are invited to submit an education session via the call for proposals for the 2026 Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition 16-18 November in Milwaukee, WI.
Expo! Expo! is a diverse, interactive experience that fosters an environment of thought leadership, best practices, and innovation. Expo! Expo! is the industry’s foremost face-to-face network for exhibition and event industry professionals and the gateway to the decision-makers for the $94 Billion exhibitions (2024) and events industry, with 9 out of 10 attendees having a role in purchasing decisions. Attendees include owners, executives, directors, and managers from organizations that organize a wide variety of events, including many of the largest exhibitions in North America and from over fifty countries worldwide. Come share knowledge and business expertise through a unique and valuable speaking opportunity.
The Expo! Expo! Call for Presentations is open 23 March through 15 May!
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Please read the information below before proceeding to submit a proposal below.
The Expo! Expo! Call for Presentations is open 23 March through 15 May!
Criteria to Submit
- ORGANIZERS – Member and non-member organizers may submit for consideration to present.
- MEMBER SUPPLIERS – IAEE member suppliers who are paid exhibitors at Expo! Expo! may submit for consideration to present and are required to include an organizer as a co-presenter in a case-study format presentation. The organizer may be either an IAEE member or a non-member organizer and should be the main presenter of content during the presentation.
- NON-MEMBER SUPPLIERS – Non-member suppliers who are paid exhibitors at Expo! Expo! may submit for consideration to present and are required to include an organizer as a co-presenter in a case-study format presentation. The organizer may be either an IAEE member or a non-member organizer. Non-Member Suppliers who are NOT exhibiting cannot speak at the event.
- External Speakers Policy – Non-Industry Professional Speakers may submit for consideration to present. These are outside professional speakers whose primary business is speaking and who are not members of IAEE. IAEE has full discretion on who qualifies for this category of speaker.
Presentation Selection Criteria
Presentation submissions are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Complete presentation submission, submitted by the deadline.
- The session learning level is appropriate for the audience and topic.
- Identification of three actionable learner outcomes that showcase what knowledge participants will walk out of the session with. Each listed after this verbiage Learning Objectives:
- Content is focused, current, practical, or innovative and should allow attendees the opportunity to apply learning in real life situations.
- Each session is required to have attendee engagement activities or interactions. Therefore, each presentation proposal must include details on what each activity or engagement will include. (See Below – Session Delivery Format Section)
- Education may be considered and delivered in various formats depending on the final format of the event. See below for specific formats for various types of session submissions.
IAEE’s Target Audiences
Presentations must be tailored to IAEE’s target audiences and to one of the suggested topic areas which are listed below:
- B2B, B2C & Event Organizers
- Exhibitors
- Sales & Marketing Professionals
Session Delivery Formats – NEW for 2026!
Expectations for Session Content and Audience Engagement
IAEE requires that every session includes facilitation of content delivery and group discussions, along with engagement elements such as small group discussions and exercises. Presentations cannot be solely “talking heads” or one-way lectures. Instead, speakers must design their sessions to include meaningful opportunities for interaction amongst attendees as well as interaction between presenter(s)/panelists and attendees.
This means:
- Presenters should convey key content clearly but also foster discussions among attendees.
- Proposals must specify how you will incorporate interactive activities or discussions during your session.
- Your submission should outline your plan for facilitating shared discussions, group activities, or other engagement methods that encourage community building.
- IAEE staff will review and discuss your proposed engagement strategies during a pre-event speaker call if your session is selected. Speakers must have planned activities that demonstrate speaker’s ability to incorporate such activities and elements of content delivery.
Expo! Expo! 2026 Content Tracks
AI & Technology: Implementing Practical Use Cases Immediately
Walk away ready to implement AI and technology solutions immediately. You’ll explore real-world applications that increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance the attendee experience, along with clear steps for integrating them into your existing workflows. Leave equipped to make confident technology decisions and move quickly from ideas to execution.
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Experience Design: Creating Memorable Journeys
Design experiences that attendees remember and sponsors value. You’ll gain practical frameworks to intentionally shape the attendee journey, reduce friction points, and align design decisions with measurable business goals. Walk away with actionable strategies to elevate planning, enhance safety and sustainability efforts, and create purposeful moments that increase engagement, strengthen sponsor ROI, and drive meaningful event impact.
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Marketing & Engagement: Converting Interest to Action
Learn how to turn awareness into measurable action. Walk away with proven tactics to increase attendee acquisition, strengthen brand positioning, and design engagement campaigns that convert. You’ll gain practical frameworks you can apply immediately to drive growth and deepen customer loyalty.
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Operations, Risk & Show Management: Driving Better Outcomes
Strengthen your operational foundation and future-proof your events. You’ll gain practical tools to manage risk, negotiate stronger contracts, and build resilient workforce strategies. Leave with clear decision-making frameworks to reduce exposure, improve financial performance, and lead operations that deliver consistent, measurable results.
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Sponsorship & Sales Strategies: Unlocking Hidden Revenue Opportunities
Leave with actionable sales strategies that increase sponsorship value and unlock new revenue streams. You’ll gain practical tools to identify untapped opportunities, craft compelling packages that align with sponsor goals, and position offerings based on measurable ROI. Walk away with proven approaches to prospect more strategically, negotiate with confidence, and lead sales teams that consistently adapt to evolving exhibitor needs and drive sustainable revenue growth.
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Sustainability Sanctuary
Build a sustainability strategy that delivers measurable impact. You’ll gain practical tools to design, execute, and evaluate events through environmental and business lenses. The Sanctuary moves beyond ideas into action. In this interactive, multi-zone pavilion, you’ll explore real-world solutions and case studies that equip you to reduce waste, improve efficiency, demonstrate progress to stakeholders, and implement meaningful change immediately.
Learning Level Definitions
Executive (C Level – Senior Executive – VP)
- The learner assumes an advanced understanding of the industry.
- The learner holds a position at an executive level and is looking for strategic learning and networking with peers.
- A session at this level might cover strategic and complex ideas, research, technologies, and subjects and are best suited for experienced professionals in the industry.
Manager (Manager – Director)
- The learner assumes solid knowledge of the concepts of the industry.
- The learner has a high level of competence in managing shows and directing projects and people.
- A session at this level might describe systems and procedures of moderately complex topics.
Staff (Administrative – Coordinator – Student)
- The learner assumes basic knowledge of concepts of the industry.
- The learner has basic knowledge and skills but may or may not manage shows or people.
- A session at this level presents an overview of concepts and features and is best suited for newer professionals.
Submission Instructions
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. If you have more than one presenter, please provide all the information for all presenters being considered in the proposal.
