CEM Courses

    • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
    Register


    Taught by practicing industry professionals, the CEM program offers an experiential  learning environment that appeals to all levels of experience whether you are new to the exhibition industry or a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge.  The CEM designation is a globally recognized and respected certification that demonstrates expertise and professional credibility.  

    The in person courses offered by CAEM in conjunction with IAEE provide a unique educational and networking opportunity that can be taken as stand alone courses. If you are enrolled in the CEM program, considering enrolling, or are a CEM in need of recertification credits, registering for this course will help you to achieve your professional goals. 

    Exhibition and Event Sales
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026  8:30am - 4:00pm

    Automotive Building, Exhibition Place

    Instructor: Nancy Milani, CPA, CEM

    In order to ensure the success of an event or exhibition, there are vital elements involved in the planning process that should be conducted from the ground up. No matter how successful or well respected an exhibition may be, it should be presented as if it were a first-time event – it is the marketing and selling equivalent of zero-based budgeting. This involves highlighting an event’s features and benefits, understanding the phases of the sales cycle and the need to support sales efforts with the appropriate tools and resources, and preparing the exhibition prospectus in a comprehensive and engaging way.

    EVENT AGENDA (schedule subject to change)

    8:00 am - 8:30 am - Course Check-In/Coffee

    8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program

    10:00 am - 10:15 am - Morning Break

    10:15 am - 12:00 pm - Program

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Program

    2:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Afternoon Break

    2:15 pm - 3:30 pm - Program

    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Self Study

    4:00 - 5:00 pm - Exam (Optional)                 

    • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
    Register


    Taught by practicing industry professionals, the CEM program offers an experiential  learning environment that appeals to all levels of experience whether you are new to the exhibition industry or a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge.  The CEM designation is a globally recognized and respected certification that demonstrates expertise and professional credibility.  

    The in person courses offered by CAEM in conjunction with IAEE provide a unique educational and networking opportunity that can be taken as stand alone courses. If you are enrolled in the CEM program, considering enrolling, or are a CEM in need of recertification credits, registering for this course will help you to achieve your professional goals. 

    Selecting Service Contractors
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026  8:00am - 4:00pm

    Automotive Building, Exhibition Place

    Instructor: Stephanie Rapko, CEM, CMP

    A successful exhibition or event is often produced by the efforts of multiple service providers. A substantial portion of the exhibition or event organizer’s responsibility is to evaluate, source, and contract for the services and products needed to produce a successful event.

    EVENT AGENDA (schedule subject to change)

    8:00 am - 8:30 am - Course Check-In/Coffee

    8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program

    10:00 am - 10:15 am - Morning Break

    10:15 am - 12:00 pm - Program

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Program

    2:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Afternoon Break

    2:15 pm - 3:30 pm - Program

    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Self Study

    4:00 - 5:00 pm - Exam (Optional)                 

Past events

Monday, June 15, 2026 CEM Course: Event Marketing
Thursday, March 12, 2026 CEM Course: Floor Plan Development
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 CEM Course: Conference and Meeting Management
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 CEM Course: Event Operations
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 CEM Course: Finance, Budgeting & Contracts
Monday, June 16, 2025 CEM Course: Facilities & Site Selection
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 CEM Course: Exhibitor Relations
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 CEM Course: Security, Risk & Crisis Management
Monday, June 24, 2024 CEM Course: Selecting Service Contractors
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 CEM Course: Floor Plan Development
Monday, March 18, 2024 CEM Course: Conference & Meeting Management