What is SISO?

In 1990, 12 independent show producers felt the need to discuss industry issues as they related to the for-profit organizer.  This group, representing the leading independent shows decided to form an association of like-minded show producers that would be dedicated to meeting the needs of the for-profit show producer.  That was the formation of SISO – The Society of Independent Show Organizers.

If there is one body that encompasses the influence and strategic thinking of the for-profit trade show industry, one will find it at SISO,  the only place where presidents, owners, and CEOs of for-profit show producer companies meet, exchange ideas, share experiences, launch industry-wide projects, and learn from each other. SISO today represents more than 110 member companies that range in size from smaller hotel meetings and exhibitions, to companies with billion dollar global portfolios... and these exhibitions represent just about every industry sector.

SISO members produce more than 3,000 events globally including trade and consumer shows, industry and targeted conferences, and other face-to-face events. Members operate and own their own shows as well as manage shows for others. SISO members are diverse in size and scope.

The mission of the Society of Independent Show Organizers is to meet the needs of CEOs and senior management of for-profit show producers in an environment where strategic and tactical decisions can be implemented to maximize their profit potential by providing: