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
EXPOCAD/ACT
Vice President, Research & Measurement
Freeman
Assistant Director, Sponsorships & Exhibits
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Portfolio Director of Event Services
SmithBucklin
Senior Director, Exhibitions & Advertising
Water Environment Federation
Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights Solutions
GES
Chief Operations Officer
Corcoran Expositions
President & CEO
Expo Convention Contractors
Group Vice President
Diversified Communications
Director, Market Intelligence
Reed Exhibitions, US
President
Taffy Event Strategies
Group Director
Informa Markets
Senior Vice President, Meetings, Divisions & Partnerships
National Defense Industrial Association
Vice President, Business Intelligence and Performance
Maritz Global Events
President & CEO
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
Chief Sales Officer
The Expo Group
Director of Client Relations & Support
Personify – a2z Events
President
CNTV
CEO
CEIR
Vice President of Research
CEIR