Benefits of Membership

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Benefits of membership are many:

EDUCATION

• ISESTalks feature guest speakers with international experience who speak for an hour on high-level event industry topics. Guest speakers include Sasha Souza and Andrea Michaels.
• ISESConnects feature guest speakers from all over the world, a full dinner and a high production value. Guest speakers include Michael Cerbelli, Richard Foulkes and Lisa Hurley.
• Free ISESPowerhour talks – short one-hour workshop and panel-style events.
• Business 2 Business: Veterans of the local event industry meet and discuss a topic about how they have become successful and answer questions from participants.
• Partner 2 Partner: Partners discuss topics that are relevant to their industry area (i.e. lighting, rentals, and photography).
• Industry 2 Industry: Workshops cover local industry-related issues (i.e. permits, food safety, and insurance).
• Two international meetings per year.
• Discounts at all ISES meetings and events and at other selected trade shows and conferences, including the annual conference for professional development.
• Updated information on Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) designation and how to pursue qualifications towards becoming a CSEP.
• Exposure to venues and event partners in the local market.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

• Participate in the ISES members-only online community that gives you the opportunity to meet worldwide contacts.
• A listing in the ISES worldwide resource directory and on www.ises.com, www.isescanada.ca, and www.isescalgary.ca.
• Use of the ISES logo on your corporate publications and materials, which displays a level of professionalism to your clients.
• Business cards and/or printed materials on our membership information table highlighted at each networking event.
• An active support system promoting your growth in the special events industry.
• The ability to become a sponsor through annual, quarterly and individual events.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Quarterly newsletter
• Access to job postings
• Re-designed website to create awareness for your services and products among ISES members
• Free digital subscription to Special Events Magazine
• Professional recognition for those who are nominated and are winners of industry awards

CORPORATE RATE PROGRAM

• Preferred rates such as printing and copying, shipping, computer discounts etc.
• Insurance Discounts - ISES Canada is pleased to offer a comprehensive member insurance program in partnership. Please contact the ISES Canada office for more details.