What Does ISES Mean?

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Written by Aaron Mendelson Wednesday, 14 January 2009 22:18

Professional Development and Certification
Affiliation with local chapters provides education and idea exchanges. ISES membership keeps you on top of industry trends through educational programs. Participate in the annual ISES Eventworld - An Institute For Professional Development or other ISES-sponsored classes to challenge your knowledge. Enhance your professional credibility by working towards professional accreditation and becoming a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)

  • Recognition
    ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards. The Esprit Awards fuel a spirit of competition within designated categories. The categories within the Esprit De Corps Awards recognize the best and most creative within the special events industry. Esprit Awards gain global visibility and recognition for ISES members through general participation. The program honors professionals who exhibit a "spirit of excellence" in their work.
  • Strategic Alliance
    ISES and SpecialEvents Magazine currently have a strategic alliance which provides benefits to ISES members. ISES recognizes SpecialEvents Magazine as "the official and premier magazine of the special events industry in North America and The Special Event show as "the official and premier trade show for this industry in North America.
  • Networking
    Involvement means building relationships with other professionals from your region and beyond. The exchange that takes place grows your business contacts, as well as your potential client base, and/or provides you with employment opportunities. By committing time through membership, you invest in yourself and the industry while gaining an industry edge.

    If you would like additional information about ISES, please contact ISES Headquarters at +1800-688-ISES (4737), +1 312-321-6853 or \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .