This document lists and describes 10 major associations and organizations for meeting planners. It includes the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), which represents over 21,000 association professionals. The Convention Industry Council (CIC) represents over 103,500 individuals involved in meetings and events. GCG Event Partners is a network of over 1,000 independent event planners across the US. The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) is a global organization for approved conference centers.

1. Top Associations and Organizations for
Meeting Planners
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2. 1. American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
ASAE is a membership organization that represents more than 21,000
association executives and industry partners representing 10,000
organizations.
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3. 2. Convention Industry Council (CIC)
The Convention Industry Council's 31 member organizations represent
over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the
meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry.
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4. 3. GCG Event Partners
GCG Event Partners is a network of over 1000 independent event planning
industry professionals spanning the United States.
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5. 4. International Association of Conference Centers (IACC)
IACC is the global home for IACC approved conference centres. Corporate
meeting planners, event organisers, and businesses select IACC meeting
veunes for corporate training sessions, sales meetings etc.
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6. 5. International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB)
The International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) is a 501c6
nonprofit trade organization representing speakers bureaus and agencies
worldwide.
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7. 6. International Special Events Society (IFEA)
International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) today is The Premiere
Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals
Worldwide.
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8. 7. Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
MPI is a strong and diverse community of meeting and business event
professionals, providing content, research and business connections
enhancing the performance of its members.
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9. 8. Professional Convention Management Association(PCMA)
PCMA is a leading organization for meeting and event professionals. It is
the multi-channel professional resource and premier educator for leaders
in the meetings, conventions, events and trade show industries.
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10. 9. Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)
SGMP is a national association for individuals involved in planning
government meetings and for the companies who provide facilities or
services to those planners.
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11. 10. National Speakers Association (NSA)
NSA is a premier organization for professional speakers. It provides the
most comprehensive resources and education designed to advance the
skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession.
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