Director, Global Business Development
International Association of Exhibitions and Events | IAEE
Karen Gonzales joined the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) in 2017. As Director of Global Business Development, she works closely with partners, sponsors and exhibitors to showcase their brands across the global exhibitions and events industry.
Before joining IAEE, Karen held leadership roles at Association Forum and Destinations International, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Her career also includes roles with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Visit Denver.
Karen serves as Chairwoman of The Meetings Industry Fund and is a past chair of the Events Industry Council’s CMP Governance Committee. She is an accepted member of the CMP Fellows Program and a tenured CMP recognized for her career contributions.
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Gain a clear, practical foundation in the meetings and events sector with training designed to strengthen your ability to plan and deliver conferences, exhibitions and incentive events. Explore the strategy behind meeting design and execution, learn how incentive travel drives organizational performance, and understand the business of exhibitions and their unique value. Build confidence as you navigate the core event types powering a trillion‑euro industry, connect with fellow professionals, and access tools and resources to support your growth.
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Learning outcomes:
Acquire the skills and expertise necessary to pursue excellence in event management while networking with other industry professionals
Access a library of resources, templates and tools to aid in your event planning journey
Learn from industry experts with extensive event planning experience