Research a Professional Organization

Review the following professional organizations.

(Note that these are only suggestions; if you have a different recommendation or belong to another professional organization that is not listed here, feel free to it in this assignment).

ILEA: International Live Events Association

IFEA: International Event Association

• MPI: Meeting Planners International

PCMA: Professional Convention Meeting Association

• IAEE: https://www.iaee.com

Select the professional organization that best meets your needs as an event professional.  Answer the follow questions.

• Which professional association did you choose and why?

What is their membership dues for a student? (Note that joining a professional organization as a student is more affordable.  Membership fees can be as low as $25.00.)

• When and where is their national conference?