The Convention Industry Council has rebranded as the Events Industry Council (EIC), and revealed a new logo to correspond with the change. “As the leading organization representing the wide variety of professions and professionals in the events industry, the Board of Directors recognized a need to refresh and refine our brand to better serve our members and members’ constituents,” shared Susan … Read More about CIC Rebrands and Reveals New Logo
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Mariela McIlwraith, CMP, CMM, MBA, president of Meeting Change, has won a Convention Industry Council (CIC) Pacesetter Award, it was announced in mid-October. The Pacesetter Award recognizes emerging leaders and those who are making a difference in today's marketplace. CIC announced the Pacesetter recipients in addition to unveiling its 2016 Hall of Leaders Award winners. The … Read More about Mariela McIlwraith Wins CIC Pacesetter Award
LONDON, UK — Aoife Delaney, director of global sales at Ovation Global DMC, has been honoured by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) with the prestigious Pacesetter Award 2016, it was announced last month. CIC created the Pacesetter Awards in 2012 to celebrate emerging leaders and industry supporters. Rather than spanning a lifetime of achievements, the Pacesetter Awards recognizes … Read More about Aoife Delaney Named CIC Pacesetter
The Convention Industry Council's (CIC) APEX Standards Committee has released an RFP Strategy Guide on Event Internet and Communications, complete with fill-in excel resource. "As the preeminent organization for the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the Convention Industry Council understands that the needs of meeting and event professionals are ever-changing. It's our duty to … Read More about CIC Releases RFP Strategy Guide
The 2016 edition of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) Industry Glossary is now available for purchase. “As the industry evolves, so does the terminology. Updating the Glossary was a necessary step in improving the resources we offer,” said Convention Industry Council CEO, Karen Kotowski CAE, CMP.“We are proud of this collaborative project that used industry experts and our CMP … Read More about CIC Releases Updated Industry Glossary
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) has merged with the Convention Industry Council (CIC). The GMIC will now be a council of CIC with a specific charter and mandate to advocate and educate around sustainability in the MICE industry operating under the direction of its board. The move demonstrates the importance of collaboration in a crowded marketplace. The merger will allow the GMIC to … Read More about Green Meeting Industry Council Merging with CIC
Two Canadians are among the 30 event industry pros honoured in the Convention Industry Council's (CIC) first peer-nominated Influencers Awards campaign—#CMP30 Influencers. Tahira Endean, CMP, QuickMobile and Mariela McIlwraith, CMP, CMM, MBA, Meeting Change, received the award for exemplifying the spirit of the CMP credential—professionalism, credibility and excellence. "As CMP turns thirty, … Read More about CIC Announces Influencers Awards Winners
Freeman Audio Visual Canada has won the Canadian Event Industry Star Award in the category of Most Innovative Use of Event Technology for production of the 2014 Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Canadian Innovation Conference (CIC). Planned for Canadians by Canadians, the second annual PCMA CIC was a three-day educational event designed to stimulate and motivate event … Read More about Freeman Canada Wins Event Industry Star Award
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of its Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, the Convention Industry Council (CIC) has introduced a peer-selected recognition program—CMP Influencer. Industry professionals are encouraged to use Facebook and Twitter to nominate a CMP-certified mentor, colleague, or peer who has had a personal, lasting impact on their career and on the … Read More about CIC Launches Peer-Nominated CMP Influencer Campaign
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is now accepting applications for the new Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Governance Commission. The governing body, previously known as the CMP Board, is comprised of CMPs who represent all sectors of the CMP community including planners, suppliers, third-party consultants, and members of academia. Created in 1985, the CIC relies on seasoned CMPs to … Read More about ATTENTION CMPs: CIC Seeking Appointees for CMP Governance Commission
Technology, diversity and reduced meeting space supply were among the issues discussed at the recent Convention Industry Council (CIC) council and board meeting. The event, which was held November 3-4, brought together the leadership of 33 member organizations and industry partners. Using popular Ted Talk-style presentations, speakers from Brand USA, Social Tables, Smith Travel Research and the … Read More about Convention Industry Council Highlights Meeting Industry Issues
The Las Vegas meeting complex that includes Sands Expo and the Congress Center at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas is the first venue in the world to achieve the advanced "Level Two" industry certification for environmentally sustainable meetings, events, trade shows and conferences. The Level Two Certification to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard is a … Read More about Las Vegas Expo and Convention Venue Earns Advanced Eco Certification
March 20, 2012 Twenty-five Canadians were among the 489 people who passed the Jan. 7 Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examination held by the Convention Industry Council. Examinations were held in 15 locations throughout North America, Italy, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. The list of Canadian winners includes Julie Begbie, CMP, National Judicial Institute, Pakenham, Ont.; Sybille Brault, … Read More about 25 Canadians Earn CMP Designation
October 13, 2011 The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is bidding farewell to the traditional CMP Blueprint in favour of an updated version that includes international standards. In January, when the CIC updates its meeting standards (known as the CMP Blueprint), it will also rename them to the CMP International Standards (CMP-IS). Beyond the usual updates, completed every five years, the CMP-IS … Read More about CIC Announces International Standards for CMPs
September 28, 2011 Thirty-five Canadians were among the 475 people who passed the July 23 CMP examination held by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). This credential demonstrates an individual's comprehensive knowledge of meeting management and commitment to the profession. The Canadians who earned their designation include: Courtney Alexander, CMP, Ontario Physiotherapy Association, Toronto; … Read More about 35 Canadians Earn CMP Designation
June 17, 2011 The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has released a new ethics statement and policy for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme. The new ethics statement outlines norms of professional conduct that should guide and act as a compass in day-to-day business dealings, according to the release. The disciplinary policy establishes procedures and avenues of recourse in the rare … Read More about CIC Releases New Ethics Statement and Policy for CMP Programme
May 25, 2010 The Convention Industry Council (CIC), along with the Certified Meeting Professional's (CMP) board of directors, has released the new CMP re-certification application. The updated application has been modified to ensure relevancy to a broader global meeting planner while ensuring that CMPs are maintaining the high standards of the credential. Furthermore, the revised application … Read More about CIC Releases Updated CMP Re-certification Application
