An annual assessment is conducted to identify the research needs of the exhibition industry. While the CEIR board of directors ultimately determines the specific research projects, the research council makes recommendations.
The Foundation is currently focusing on research topics consistent with its core goals and mission. These include:
CEIR also considers partnerships with external organizations to develop areas of research that benefit the exhibition industry such as:
If you are interested in discussing a third-party research opportunity, please contact us.
President
Trifecta Collective LLC
CEO
ACT/EXPOCAD
Director, Corporate Engagement
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Managing Director and Principal
COGKNITION
President & CEO
Expo Convention Contractors
Senior Vice President – Owned Assets
MCI USA
Manager, Customer Insights
RX
President
AE Ventures
Senior Vice President, Meetings & Business Partnerships
National Defense Industrial Association
Senior Vice President, Digital and Technology
American Geophysical Union
General Manager
Overland Park Convention Center
Chief Sales Officer
The Expo Group
Director of Research & Business Analysis
Visit Dallas
Chief Experience Officer
International Carwash Association
Senior Vice President, Marketing Operations
Emerald X
Director, Marketing
Personify
Vice President, Conventions & Expositions
National Automobile Dealers Association
Marie Browne
Group Vice President
RX
David DuBois, CMP-F, CAE, FASAE, CTA
President & CEO
IAEE
CEO
CEIR
Vice President of Research
CEIR