Member Benefits
CAEM is Canada’s only national association dedicated to the trade and consumer show industry. Our members include show producers, service providers, and destinations and venues—all working together to strengthen the sector.
Join CAEM to access industry-specific education, advocacy, and a supportive network that shares knowledge, best practices, and resources—giving your organization a clear competitive edge.
Here are the benefits that CAEM members receive:
- Industry Advocacy: CAEM proactively works to protect and defend its members' interests with all levels of government
- NEW Mentorship Program: Launching November 2025
- Free Webinar Series focussed on trending and pertinent industry topics – accessible live and on demand
- Discounted member rates for Signature Events such as the Annual Conference which brings the industry together from across Canada
- Weekly newsletter highlighting relevant industry information and trends
- Certified in Exposition Management (CEM) Designation offered in partnership with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). In person courses offered at a discounted rate to CAEM members with distinctly Canadian content and excellent experiential learning and relationship building opportunities
- Peer-to-peer networking and knowledge sharing including quarterly Show Managers meetings
- Industry updates: Members can share press releases and announcements at no charge to be posted on the CAEM website and included in newsletters
- Job Postings: Members can post jobs for free on CAEM’s Careers page.Members may also send exclusive job posting eblasts to the entire CAEM database at a discounted rate
- Member listing on the CAEM website
- Member directory where venues, products, services, and expertise can be sourced and promoted
- Reciprocal agreement with IAEE where CAEM members can register for Expo!Expo! and the Women’s Leadership Forum at the IAEE member rate