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AUGUST 19-21, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Hosted by Visit Indy

AUGUST 19-21, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Hosted by Visit Indy

AUGUST 19-21, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Hosted by Visit Indy

The must-attend leadership event for the for-profit show organizer.

Program

SISO CEO SUMMIT 2026

March 9 - March 12, 2026
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Resort, South Carolina

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Become a member of SISO - the voice of the for-profit show organiser.

Become a SISO Member

SISO membership connects you with a powerful network of senior executives who are shaping the future of the global exhibition and trade show industry.

When you join SISO, you become part of a dynamic and influential community of event industry leaders.

From CEOs to rising executives, our members gather to exchange ideas, launch cross-industry initiatives, and shape the future of exhibitions and live events.

Join SISO Today

Paul Miller from Questex Chair of SISO speaking at the SISO CEO Summit 2025

CEO Summit

Looking for the ultimate C-level gathering in the events industry? The CEO Summit is the must-attend event for global show organizers - where industry leaders meet to share exclusive insights, forge meaningful connections, and shape the future of face-to-face events.

If you’ve been, you know. If you haven’t - you won’t want to miss it.

March 9–12, 2026 | The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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Testimonials

  • “Without a doubt the most valuable three days of the year for networking, learning, and meeting colleagues.”
    Tony Calanca, Executive Vice President, UBM
  • “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
  • “SISO connects strategic minds through invaluable networking opportunities and face-to-face executive conferences focused on excellence and inspiration.”
    Dana Teague, Vice President, Informa Global Exhibitions
  • “Participating in SISO puts you on the leading edge of the events world.”
    Charles McCurdy, CEO, Informa Global Exhibitions