Industry Resources
Magazine/Journals
Smart Meetings
The Meeting Professional
Southern California Meetings & Events
Special Events
Event Solutions
Special Events Galore
Bizbash
Books
Basics of Audio and Visual Systems Design
More Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina
The International Dictionary of Event Management by Dr. Joe Goldblatt and Kathleen Nelson
Food Lover’s Companion by Sharon and Ron Herbst
Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corpoate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives, and Other Special Events by Judy Allen
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Meeting & Event Planning, 2nd Ed. by Robine Craven and Lynn Golabowski
Simple Steps to Green Meetings and Events: The Professional’s Guide to Saving Money and the Earth by Amy Spatrisano and Nancy Wilson
Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions: An Introduction to the Industry by George Fenich
Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies by Susan Friedmann
The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning by Shannon Kilkenny
Professional Associations
Meeting Professionals International, MPI, San Diego Chapter
Student Members
Website
San Diego Chapter
National Association of Catering Executives, NACE, San Diego Chapter
Website
San Diego Chapter
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, HSMAI, San Diego Chapter
Website
San Diego Chapter
International Special Events Society, ISES, San Diego Chapter
Website
San Diego Chapter
National Speaker Association, NSA, San Diego Chapter
Website
San Diego Chapter
Entertainment Services & Technology Association, ESTA, San Diego Chapter
Website
The Association of Bridal Consultants, ABC, San Diego Chapter
Website
San Diego Chapter
National Association of Catering Executives, NACE, San Diego Chapter
San Diego Chapter
About the Industry
Convention Industry Council
National Website
The Convention Liaison Council was founded in 1949 by four organizations to facilitate the exchange of information within the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. Now the Convention Industry Council, the organization has grown to include 34 member organizations.
CIC's members represent more than 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. CIC offers many tools and programs designed to support the industry and meet its challenges; facilitate the exchange of information and ideas; and educate the public on its profound economic impact. Some of the ways the CIC achieves these goals are by:
- The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) industry certification program
- Spearheading the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative to develop accepted practices for the industry
- Recognizing pioneers of the industry through the Hall of Leaders program
- Publishing industry reference materials
APEX Solution
National Website
Through the Convention Industry Council and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), the meeting industry has spearheaded new best practices and voluntary standards. With APEX being industry developed and industry, we can all revolutionize the meetings conventions, and exhibitions industry. Regardless of the processes uses or technology available, all planners and suppliers can benefit from APEX.
San Diego Convention Center
National Website
The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events. From floor plans to pricing guides to policy details, there can never be too much information when planning a successful event.