IAEE Updates Its Best Practices for Exhibition Rules

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) has updated its publication, Best Practices for Exhibition Rules. Originally released in 2009, Best Practices for Exhibition Rules outlines best practices of the exhibitions and events industry in terms of general practices, exhibit space, contract management, display rules and conduct.

The rules and regulations that govern exhibitions and similar buyer/seller events define how buyers and sellers will interact with each other on and off the show floor. Exhibition rules must be designed to protect the integrity of the exhibition and/or event itself as well as provide a "level playing field" for all exhibitors and attendees. Exhibition rules form the basis of participation by all in the event, and are therefore exceedingly important.

"This year, our task force of a cross section of the professionals in our industry updated the outstanding document first produced in 2009," said Wayne Crawford, chairperson of the 2015 IAEE Best Practices for Show Rules Task Force. "We've also added the beginnings of a section on event technologies, which are becoming ever more important in today's events world. This document provides both inexperienced and experienced event producers with a starting point, as well as points of reference, for best practices for interaction with a very critical part of the events ecosystem: the exhibitor."

IAEE appreciates the efforts of the Best Practices for Exhibition Rules Task Force in developing this resource:

Wayne Crawford, Chairperson
Mary Adler-Kozak, CEM
Randy Bauler, CEM
Nicole Buraglio
Jennifer Carr, CEM
Jai Cole, CEM
Patti Galuski, CEM
Samara Lingafelter, CMP, CEM
Laurie Lutz
Kendra McColloch
Katharine Nesslage
Merideth Newman, CEM
Vanessa Pighetti
Lori Reynolds
Barbara Stroup
Diane Vidoni, CEM
Jackson Wong, CEM
Jamie Woodside, CEM
Thomas Cindric, Jr., CEM, Board Liaison
Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, Staff Liaison
Scott Craighead, CEM, Staff Liaison

Best Practices for Exhibition Rules is available at no cost to IAEE members and can be purchased by non-members for $149 at www.tradeshowstore.com.

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