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Collectively, the leadership of these associations lead the business of meetings across 19,500 firms across the events industry ecosystem.</p> <p>To become an EIC member download the <a href="/Portals/0/Membership%20Application%202022_1.pdf">application here</a>, or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@eventscouncil.com">info@eventscouncil.com</a>.</p> <h3> </h3> <h3>AMC Institute</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/AMC Institute.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-123031-983" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1940 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 T: (703) 570-8955 F: (856) 439-0525 <a href="http://www.amcinstitute.org/" target="_blank">www.amcinstitute.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>AMC Institute is a nonprofit trade organization that advances the professionalism and high industry standards for association management companies globally. They provide expert support and resources to drive new business to membership as well as accreditation, educational and networking opportunities. AMC Institute’s members represent more than 1,800 associations and 2.8 million association individuals.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:twehmeir@amcinstitute.org">Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE</a> CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1963</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 180 association management company members</p> </div>  <div class="toggler"> <h3>American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ayBy_Pzef0g%3d&portalid=0" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 T: (202) 289-3100 F: (202) 289-3199 <a href="http://www.ahla.com/" target="_blank">www.ahla.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>AH&LA represents the interests of the U.S. lodging industry at the national level on federal legislative and regulatory affairs; the national media; the educational community; research groups; and the general public.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:kmiles@ahla.com">Kimberly Miles, CMP, CAE</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1910</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 25,000+</p> </div>  <div class="toggler"> <h3>ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE & The Center)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=XzoK62BmoD0%3d&portalid=0" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1575 I Street NW Washington, DC 20005 T: (202) 371-0940 F: (202) 371-8315 <a href="http://www.asaecenter.org/" target="_blank">www.asaecenter.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ASAE is a membership organization and voice of the association profession. ASAE now has more than 24,000 association CEOs, staff professionals, industry partners, and consultant members. Founded in 1920, the Center for Association Leadership is the premier provider of learning and knowledge for the association community.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: Susan Robertson, CAE Interim President & CEO, ASAE/President, ASAE Research Foundation</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1920</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 24,940</p> <p>Contact:<a href="mailto:srobertson@asaecenter.org">Susan Robertson, CAE</a></p> </div>  <div class="toggler"> <h3>Association Forum</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Council%20Members%20Logos/AF_HorizontalStacked.jpg" style="width: 275px;" title="Association Forum Logo" /> 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 800 Chicago Illinois 60606 T: (312) 924 7000 F: (202) 371-8315 <a href="https://www.associationforum.org/homedec" target="_blank">www.associationforum.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>Association Forum is the hub for the large, yet close-knit Chicagoland association industry. They provide members with resources, education and networking opportunities that enhance and elevate the association management profession, both on a personal and organizational level. They serve as a connecting point for association executives and professionals to meet and exchange ideas.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE President & CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1916</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: Nearly 4,000 members</p> </div>  <div class="toggler"> <h3>Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International.png?ver=2019-09-20-122915-060" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 2900 S. College Avenue Suite 3B Fort Collins, CO 80525 T: (970) 449-4960 F: (970) 449-4965 <a href="http://www.acced-i.org/" target="_blank">www.acced-i.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ACCED-I is a membership organization comprised of campus professionals who design, market, coordinate, and plan conferences and special events on the campuses of colleges and universities around the world. ACCED-I strives to improve, promote, and recognize excellence in the collegiate conference and events industry.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:karen@acced-i.org">Karen Nedbal</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1980</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 1,300</p> </div>  <div class="toggler"> <h3>Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Association of Destination Management Executives International.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122308-100" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> P.O. Box 2464 Wimberley, TX 78676 USA T: (512) 345-8833 F: (512) 893-7558 <a href="https://www.admei.org/" target="_blank">www.admei.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ADME International's mission is to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through education, promotion of ethical practices, and availability of information to the meeting, convention, and incentive travel industry and the general public.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:lisa@admei.org">Lisa DeGolyer</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1995</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 205</p> </div>  <h3>COMIR (Consejo Mexicano De La Industria De Reuniones)</h3> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/CSPI.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122307-537" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> P.O. Box 39 Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323 T: (570) 871-0818 <a href="mailto:info@cspionline.org">info@cspionline.org</a> <a href="http://www.cspionline.org/" target="_blank">www.cspionline.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI), formerly the Association for Convention Sales and Marketing Executives, is dedicated to fostering a spirit of collaborative success between convention center sales professionals and their convention sales counterparts at regional destination marketing organizations (DMOs).</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: Elizabeth Berry, CASE</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1991</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 130+</p> <p>Contact: <a href="mailto: rkice@paconvention.com">Russell Kice, CMP, CEM, HMCC</a></p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Corporate Event Marketing Association.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122308-207" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 5098 Foothills Blvd, Suite 3-386 Roseville, CA 95747 (916) 740-3623 <a href="http://www.cemaonline.com/" target="_blank">www.cemaonline.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The mission of CEMA is to promote professional networking and knowledge sharing; provide thoughtful leadership and education; advocate the value of event marketing and integrate with other marketing disciplines; and drive industry standards. CEMA offers professional networking, knowledge sharing, thought leadership and education for senior level event marketing professionals. CEMA is a thriving community with over 500 active members.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:Kim@CEMAonline.com">Kimberley Gishler</a> President & CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1990</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 800+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Destinations International</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Destinations International.png?ver=2019-09-20-122307-910" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 2025 M Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 T: (202) 296-7888 F: (202) 296-7889 <a href="https://destinationsinternational.org/" target="_blank">www.destinationsinternational.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>Destinations International represents over 1,500 professional members from more than 600 destination marketing organizations throughout 30 countries. The association has worked to enhance the professionalism, effectiveness and image of CVBs and tourism boards.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:dwelsh@destinationsinternational.org">Don Welsh, CEO</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1914</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 600+ member bureaus; 1,500+ professional staff members</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Event Service Professionals Association.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122309-020" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 191 Clarksville Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 T: (609) 799-3712 F: (609) 799-7032 <a href="http://www.espaonline.org/" target="_blank">www.espaonline.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ESPA (formerly ACOM) is an international organization for convention professionals dedicated to providing needs-directed continuing education; enhancing professional values and standards; and advancing and promoting quality customer services to encourage growth and recognition of the convention services profession.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:lmccullough@espaonline.org">Lynn McCullough</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1988</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 600</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/ESCA.png?ver=2019-09-20-122307-537" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 17330 Preston Road Suite 200D Dallas, TX 75252 T: (972) 447-8210 F: (972) 447-8209 <a href="http://www.esca.org/" target="_blank">www.esca.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ESCA is a professional organization of firms engaged in the provision of materials and services to trade shows, conventions, exhibitions and sales meetings. ESCA is the voice of the exhibition service industry and a source of facts and answers to the problems that confront it.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:larry@esca.org">Larry Arnaudet</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1970</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 178</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Federacion De Entidades Organizadoras De Congresos Y Afines De America Latina (COCAL)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/federacion de entidades organizadoras de congresos y afines de america latina (cocal).jpg?ver=2019-09-20-124754-063" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> Paraguay 1365, Piso 4₀, Oficina 28 Buenos Aires, C1057AAU, Argentina T: 502-2441-8793 <a href="http://www.cocal.org/" target="_blank">www.cocal.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>COCAL is the Latin American Congress Organizing Entities and Related Activities Federation which was established in 1998. COCAL is a non-government, non- profit organization of Latin American professional congress organizers (PCO's) specialized in congresses and events representing 13 different countries, being the most representative entity of MICE in the Latin American Region.</p> <p><strong>Vice President, Board of Directors</strong>: <a href="mailto:amviscasillas@gmail.com">Ana Maria Viscasillas, MBA, CDME</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1998</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 20</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=FKesezrZ3W4%3d&portalid=0" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 330 North Wabash Avenue Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 T: (312) 245-1023 F: (312) 673-6920 <a href="http://www.ficpnet.com/" target="_blank">www.ficpnet.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>FICP provides high-quality information, education and networking to financial and insurance meeting professionals, increasing their success and strategic value. They maintain a balanced planner to hospitality partner ratio at all times, resulting in a unique business environment.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:sbova@ficpnet.com">Steve Bova, CAE</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1957</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 1,500</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=N9IKeTCPE_k%3d&portalid=0" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 7918 Jones Branch Drive Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 T: (703) 506-3280 F: (703) 506-3266 <a href="http://www.hsmai.org/" target="_blank">www.hsmai.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>HSMAI is an international, individual membership organization comprised of over 7,000 members representing travel sales and marketing professionals. 79 chapters in 35 countries worldwide are dedicated to enhancing sales and marketing management skills in the travel and hospitality industry through education and networking opportunities with peers and customers.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:bgilbert@hsmai.org">Bob A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA</a> President and CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1927</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 7,000</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>IACC</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/IACC.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122309-787" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 6 Leather Street Long Itchington, Southam Warwickshire CV47 9RD UK T: +44 (0)7824 640624 <a href="http://www.iacconline.org/" target="_blank">www.iacconline.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>IACC is a not-for-profit organization that advances understanding and awareness of conference centers as distinct and unique within the hospitality industry.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:mcooper@iacconline.org">Mark Cooper, CEO</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1981</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 397</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Incentive Research Foundation</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Incentive Research Foundation.png?ver=2019-09-20-122307-817" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 7918 Jones Branch Drive Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 T: (703) 651-8189 F: (703) 506-3266 <a href="http://theirf.org/" target="_blank">theIRF.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), a private not-for-profit foundation, funds research studies and develops products serving all segments of the global incentive industry. The Foundation focuses its initiatives on pragmatic research highlighting the premise and the power of incentive and motivational programs.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:sharris@theirf.org">Stephanie Harris</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 2007</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 2,500</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-Zw3zzGIz3g%3d&portalid=0" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 12700 Park Central Drive Suite 308 Dallas, TX 75251 T: (972) 458-8002 F: (972) 458-8119 <a href="https://www.iaee.com/" target="_blank">www.iaee.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>Organized in 1928 as the National Association of Exposition Managers to represent the interests of trade show and exposition managers, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events is today the leading association for the global exhibition industry. Today IAEE represents over 8,500 individuals who conduct and support exhibitions around the world.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:cbreden@iaee.com">Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1928</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 8,500</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/IAPCO.png?ver=2019-09-20-122307-850" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> Brambles House Colwell Road, Freshwater PO40 9SL United Kingdom T: 44+20+87496171 F: 44+19+83755546 <a href="http://www.iapco.org/" target="_blank">www.iapco.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>IAPCO represents professional organisers and managers of international and national congresses, conventions and special events. IAPCO is committed to raising standards of service among its members and other sectors of the industry through continuing education and networking.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:martin@iapco.org">Martin Boyle</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1968</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 100+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/International Association of Speakers Bureaus.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122317-897" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1922 E Fairmont Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 T: (480) 839-1423 <a href="http://www.iasbweb.org/" target="_blank">www.iasbweb.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) is a nonprofit trade membership organization of speakers bureaus, lecture agencies and speaker management companies located around the world. Founded in 1986, IASB provides leadership to the bureau industry through education, resources and partnerships with organizations that support the meetings and events industry.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:evp@iasbweb.org">Marie Fredette, CAE</a> Executive Vice President</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1986</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 120+ companies</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/International Association of Venue Managers.png?ver=2019-09-20-122738-383" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 635 Fritz Drive Suite 100 Coppell, TX 75019 T: (972) 906-7441 F: (976) 906-7418 <a href="http://www.iavm.org/" target="_blank">www.iavm.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>IAVM represents venue managers who oversee some of the world’s most impressive and renowned venues including arenas, convention centers, stadiums, racetracks, amphitheaters, ice rinks, performing arts venues, and many others. Our members’ facilities represent huge expenditures of public and private funds. They attract millions of patrons to an astonishing array of sports, entertainment, conventions and exhibitions. IAVM exists to educate, advocate for, and inspire public assembly venue professionals, worldwide and achieves these goals by advancing education, supporting advocacy, providing networking, and establishing benchmarking and research.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:brad.mayne@iavm.org">Brad Manye, CVE</a> President and CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1924</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 3,300</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/International Congress and Convention Association.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122621-947" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> Toren A De Entree 57 1101 BH Amsterdam The Netherlands T: 31-20-398 1919 F: 31-20-699 0781 <a href="http://www.iccaworld.com/" target="_blank">www.iccaworld.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>With over 600 member organisations and companies in 80 countries, ICCA provides a worldwide network of experts in all aspects of hosting and organising congresses and conventions. ICCA members - representing all the various professional meeting suppliers - have unique opportunities to access comprehensive meetings data and exchange business leads.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:senthil.g@iccaworld.org">Senthil Gopinath</a> Chief Executive Officer</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1963</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 600 member organisations</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/International Exhibition Logistics Association.png?ver=2019-09-20-122959-263" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 4 Rue Charles-Bonnet Post Office Box 399 1211 Geneva 12 Switzerland T: +41 416 61 17 18 F: +41 41 661 17 19 <a href="https://www.iela.org/" target="_blank">www.iela.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>IELA provides a forum for those people and companies engaged in the international transportation of exhibition material.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:hsbedi@psbedi.com">HS (Vicki) Bedi</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1989</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 170</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>International Live Events Association (ILEA)</h3> <h3>League of Event & Activation Agencies of the Philippines</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/International Live Events Association.png?ver=2019-09-20-122321-350" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 330 N. Wabash Avenue Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 T: (312) 321-6853 F: (312) 673-6953 <a href="http://www.ileahub.com/" target="_blank">www.ileahub.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>ILEA educates, advances, and promotes the special events industry and its network of professionals. ILEA cultivates high standards of business practices through their "Principles of Conduct and Ethics" and fosters cooperation among members and other special events professionals.</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1987</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 5,500+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Meeting Professionals International (MPI)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Meeting Professionals International.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122534-397" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 2711 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75234 T: (972) 702-3053 F: (972) 702-3065 <a href="http://www.mpi.org/" target="_blank">www.mpi.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>MPI is the world’s largest association of meeting professionals, with 17,000 members in more than 75 countries and 70 chapters and clubs across the world. MPI connects the global meeting and event community to learn, innovate, collaborate and advocate with the belief that “when we meet, we change the world”.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:pvandeventer@mpiweb.org">Paul Van Deventer</a> President & CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1972</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 17,000</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>National Association for Catering and Events (NACE)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="NACE Logo" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/NACE_logo_tag_fullcolor_RGB.jpg" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21044 T: (410) 290-5410 F: (410) 630-5768 <a href="http://www.nace.net/" target="_blank">www.nace.net</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>NACE is the oldest and largest professional association for caterers in all disciplines and their affiliate vendors. With over 4,000 members in 46 chapters, NACE serves hotels, off-premise, club, military and on-premise caterers, providing top quality educational and networking opportunities, and affiliate vendor interaction.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:lleonard@nace.net">Lawrence Leonard, CMP, CAE</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1958</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 4,000+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/NCBMP_logo_Final_HR.jpg?ver=2020-01-14-091013-260" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1800 Diagonal Road Alexandria, VA 22314 T: (571) 366-1779 F: (571) 527-3105 <a href="http://www.ncbmp.com/" target="_blank">www.ncbmp.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>NCBMP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training needs of African American meeting planners. NCBMP's purpose is to educate its members so that they will be able to maximize a greater return on investment for their respective organizations; effect positive change in the hospitality industry; and become a voice in the hospitality industry on issues that affect the African American community.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:info@ncbmp.org">Jason Dunn</a> Board President</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1983</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 2,000</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>National Speakers Association (NSA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/National Speakers Association.png?ver=2019-09-20-122334-520" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1500 S. Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 T: (480) 968-2552 F: (480) 968-0911 <a href="http://www.nsaspeaker.org/" target="_blank">www.nsaspeaker.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>NSA is an international association of more than 3,800 members dedicated to advancing the art and value of experts who speak professionally. For more than 25 years, NSA has provided resources and education designed to enhance the business acumen and platform performance of professional speakers.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:marylue@nsaspeaker.org">Mary Lue Peck</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1973</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 4,000</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Professional Convention Management Association.png?ver=2019-09-20-122334-397" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 35 E. Wacker Drive Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60616 T: (312) 423-7262 F: (312) 423-7222 <a href="https://www.pcma.org/" target="_blank">www.pcma.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The mission of PCMA is to serve the association community by enhancing the effectiveness of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions through member and industry education and to promote the value of the meetings industry to the general public.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:skaramat@pcma.org">Sherrif Karamat, CAE</a> President and CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1957</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 7,000+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/RCMA.png?ver=2019-09-20-122333-960" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 7702 Woodland Drive Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN 46278 T: (317) 632-1888 F: (317) 632-7909 <a href="http://www.rcmaweb.org/" target="_blank">www.rcmaweb.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>RCMA is a professional non-profit interfaith organization of those who plan and manage meetings, conferences, conventions or assemblies for religious organizations. RCMA is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of its members and to improving the experience of religious meeting attendees throughout the world.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:hschmidt@rcmaweb.org">The Rev. Harry Schmidt</a> President and CEO</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1972</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 3,300+</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Society for Incentive Travel Excellence.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122334-287" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 330 N. Wabash Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 T: (312) 321-5148 F: (312) 527-6783 <a href="http://www.siteglobal.com/" target="_blank">www.siteglobal.com</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>Site is a worldwide organization of business professionals dedicated to the increased recognition and use of incentives as a motivator and reward in programs designed to achieve defined objectives. Site is comprised of 2,100 individual members representing more than 80 countries.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:dscaillet@siteglobal.com">Didier Scaillet</a></p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1973</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 2,100</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Society of Government Meeting Professionals.png?ver=2019-09-20-122334-163" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 3337 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 T: (703) 549-0892 F: (703) 549-0708 <a href="http://www.sgmp.org/" target="_blank">www.sgmp.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>SGMP is dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in planning and execution of government meetings through education, training and industry relationships.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:p.valenzuela@sgmp.org">Pam Valenzuela, CAE</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1981</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 2,500</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Society of Independent Show Organizers.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122334-443" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 3350 Riverwood Parkway Suite 1900 (#64) T: (404) 393-9923 <a href="http://www.siso.org/" target="_blank">www.siso.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>SISO is a membership organization designed to meet the needs of its members, comprised of companies, corporations, and other for-profit entities, by providing peer networking opportunities, education, industry information, streamlined business processes, and best practices in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:David@SISO.org">David Audrain</a> Executive Director</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1990</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 195</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/Southern African Association of the Conference Industry.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-122334-600" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> Association Hub SAACI Head Office 158 Jan Smuts Avenue 4th Floor East Wing Rosebank Johannesburg 2196 T: +27(0)11 880 5883 F: +27(0)86 218 6817 <a href="http://www.saaci.org/" target="_blank">www.saaci.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of efficiency and professionalism for the conference and events industry in South Africa.</p> <p><strong>Chief Staff Executive</strong>: <a href="mailto:ceo@saaci.org">Glenton De Kock</a> Chief Executive Officer</p> <p><strong>Founded</strong>: 1987</p> <p><strong>Membership</strong>: 1250 - 1700</p> </div> <div class="toggler"> <h3>U.S. Travel Association (U.S. Travel)</h3> </div> <div style="display: none;"> <p><img alt="" src="/portals/0/Images/Members/US Travel Association.jpg?ver=2019-09-20-125605-307" style="width: 275px;" title="" /> 1100 New York Avenue, NW Suite 450 Washington, DC 20005-3934 T: (202) 408-8422 F: (202) 408-1255 <a href="http://www.ustravel.org/" target="_blank">www.ustravel.org</a></p> <p><strong>Member Profile</strong></p> <p>The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $770 billion travel industry. 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