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.
CEO
ACT/EXPOCAD
Vice President, Exhibits
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Managing Director and Principal
COGKNITION
President & CEO
Expo Convention Contractors
Group Vice President
Diversified Communications
Senior Vice President – Owned Assets
MCI USA
Manager, Customer Insights
RX Global
President
AE Ventures
President
Taffy Event Strategies
Group Director
Informa Markets
Senior Vice President, Meetings & Business Partnerships
National Defense Industrial Association
CIO
ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
General Manager
Overland Park Convention Center
Chief Sales Officer
The Expo Group
Director of Client Relations & Support
a2z by Personify
Vice President, Business Development
Asian American Hotel Owners Association
CEO
CEIR
Vice President of Research
CEIR