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The Only Place for Senior Leaders from For-Profit Show Organisers to Meet, Share, and Shape the Industry

The Only Place for Senior Leaders from For-Profit Show Organisers to Meet, Share, and Shape the Industry

The Only Place for Senior Leaders from For-Profit Show Organisers to Meet, Share, and Shape the Industry

The Only Place for Senior Leaders from For-Profit Show Organisers to Meet, Share, and Shape the Industry

The Only Place for Senior Leaders from For-Profit Show Organisers to Meet, Share, and Shape the Industry

SISO is the voice of the for-profit show organiser.

We power the face-to-face events industry by fostering connections, cultivating collaborations, promoting advocacy and driving innovation.

Join our dynamic community where industry leaders meet, exchange ideas, launch industry-wide projects, and gain insights that drive both current success and future growth.
 

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Why Join SISO? 

SISO members benefit from unrivaled peer-to-peer networking and education in an environment where innovation can flourish and best practice can be shared. We also advocate the importance of our industry as a critical driver of economic and community growth.

We have over 195 members who produce over 3500 events, creating an overall $122B impact on the global economy. 

Connection & Community Building

Education & Best Practice Sharing

Innovation & Future Proofing

Advocacy

CEO Summit

March 31 - April 3 2025

Austin, TX

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 Leadership Conference

2025 dates and location coming soon!

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What Our Members Say

  • “Without a doubt the most valuable three days of the year for networking, learning, and meeting colleagues.”
    Tony Calanca, Calanca & Associates LLC
  • “Two of the best acquisitions Access Intelligence had executed came directly from contacts and discussions held at the SISO CEO Summit. Beyond that important networking for transactions, I learn best practices from the best in the industry. The ROI for membership is immeasurable.”
    Don Pazour, CEO, Access Intelligence
  • “The impact of SISO is so much bigger than its size. It feels more like a global council of important tribes than a traditional trade association.”
    David Adler, CEO & Founder, Bizbash Media
  • “Our industry thrives on the personal relationships that face-to-face builds, and the CEO Summit is the ultimate place to build YOUR network!”
    Tom Mitchell, President, Messe Dusseldorf North America
  • “As busy, independent, for-profit organizer, SISO keeps our company connected to all the key players working in this industry and allows great relationships and ongoing learning of best practices from the best in the business. All invaluable assets to help move our business forward."
    Howard Hauben, CEO, H2 Events
  • “The SISO membership represents the entire for-profit tradeshow community and the annual SISO conferences are must-attend events for their educational and networking value.”
    Joel A. Davis, Founder & CEO, JD Events
  • Being a member of SISO has allowed me to navigate the dynamic landscape of our industry in the most effective way possible. Personally, it’s been a journey of continuous learning, networking, and collaboration that fosters deep relationships with industry leaders. Professionally, the insights I’ve gained, the resources I have accessed, and the collaborative initiatives and advocacy work have helped to take my organization to new heights. SISO, to me, is an indispensable asset for my career and business.
    Liz Irving, President, Clarion Events