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by Vincent Politio, CEO - SISO
Peter Nathan had a nearly sixty year career in the event industry and he passed away on Saturday January 28th. He was a founding member of the Society of Independent Show Organizers.
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Industry stakeholders collaborate on research report to set baseline and move industry toward a more sustainable future
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WASHINGTON (September 14, 2022)—A broad, cross-industry task force today released a report identifying key focus areas to support the B2B trade show industry’s transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. The report, titled Finding the future, together: -
August 12, 2022 – Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) announces that Vinnie (Vincent) Polito has been selected at its next CEO, with his firm VP International chosen to take over as the management company for the organization.
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March 28, 2022 (ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA) – More than 300 registered independent show organizers and C-level executives from sponsoring companies gathered for the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit, held March 21-24 at the Vinoy Renaissance, for three days of networking and education. Read More -
March 7, 2022 – Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) leadership condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We’ve all watched with horror as the conflict in Ukraine has escalated, with reports ... Read More
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Former SISO Chair and retired industry icon James Bracken passed away on Tues., Jan. 18. He was 87. Jim served as SISO Chair in 2004, and SISO is grateful for his service to the association and the in ... Read More -
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SISO held a Joint Leadership Summit with UFI, AEO and SACEOS in Singapore, October 5-7, 2021. At the event they signed a MOU to launch the Asia CEO Summit in October 2022.
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The launch of the Asia CEO Summit in Singapore will support the development and reinvigoration of the region’s exhibitions industry
7 October 2021 – A reopening roadmap for the region’s business events industry has been charted and reaffirmed by ASEAN leaders and Global Exhibitions Organisers, who met face-to-face at the Joint Leadership Summit (JLS) of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI - Singapore at the Fullerton Hotel on 5-7 October 2021.
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The Joint Leadership Summit of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI – Singapore will bring government leaders and major event organisers to the table to chart a reopening roadmap for the region’s exhibitions/business industry
30 September 2021 – The Joint Leadership Summit (JLS) of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI - Singapore taking place from 5th to 7th October at the Fullerton Hotel, will see the first face-to-face meeting, since the pandemic began, of ASEAN government ministers, major global organisers, trade association leaders and tourism bureau chiefs to reinvigorate the region’s business events industry and reboot inter- and intra-regional business travel.
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January 8, 2021 - Atlanta, GA - The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO), the international body for companies who own, produce, or provide full-service management of events, have announced that the Virtual Events Institute (VEI) certified training program becomes an official member benefit discount to SISO members.
The mission of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) is to meet their members' common needs by providing peer networking opportunities, education, industry information, and best practices in the industry. VEI will provide an official discount to SISO members for its online education platform dealing with all aspects relating to the production, promotion, and monetization of online and hybrid events.
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Informa Markets, Clarion and Tarsus Band Together to Move February Fashion Shows to Orlando
09 Dec 2020Every winter in Las Vegas, buyers and sellers in the fashion industry typically converge for a week filled with a series of trade shows held throughout the city.
This February, however, due to the continued uncertainty organizers face on when they will be able to hold their shows in Las Vegas, three of the largest for-profit companies have banded together to move their events to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center Feb. 9-11.
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