Are you ready to take your CTSM journey to the next level? EXHIBITOR Education Week offers a great opportunity to advance your certification goals and expand your industry expertise.

During EXHIBITOR Education Week, you'll have access to a diverse range of sessions tailored to meet your CTSM requirements. Whether you're aiming to master exhibit strategies, deepen your understanding of industry trends or enhance your professional network, there's something for everyone!

Ready to secure your spot at EXHIBITOR Education Week? Register now and take the next step towards achieving your CTSM certification.

Be sure to check out the Tuesday and Thursday evening Las Vegas Experiences including the Lip Smacking Foodie Tour on July 16 and The Sphere Experience on July 18.

Discounted hotel rates are available through our room block until June 28. If you need assistance planning your session schedule, please contact Olivia Tedrick, CTSM Program Coordinator at otedrick@exhibitorgroup.com.

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The Session Substitution Request form has been updated to reflect sessions being offered in the coming year. Please take a moment to review these changes.

The following approved electives will be offered during EXHIBITOR Education Week:

Please note that all candidates will be tested on the CTSM core required sessions to ensure comprehensive knowledge and certification standards are met.

A special thanks to the CTSM community members listed below who contributed one or more ideas on cost-effective alternatives, innovative budgeting ideas, and strategies to avoid hidden costs in trade show planning. Kodi Morton, CTSM Gold will share these ideas and others during the Rising Costs Action Planning Lab session at EXHIBITOR Education Week 2024.

Please consider submitting one or more proposals to speak or session ideas for EXHIBITORLIVE 2025 San Antonio, TX to be held 1 pm on Sunday, March 16 through 12 pm on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Complete submissions will be accepted through Friday, July 12, 2024, and notifications will be sent by Friday, September 27, 2024.

To ensure a fresh and engaging agenda, we are looking for new topics and new speakers. In 2025, we will include:

We will prioritize submissions that are directly applicable to attendees' work, focusing on real-world applications and innovations that can significantly impact their day-to-day operations and strategic planning. In addition, we value proposals that engage session participants through small group exercises, hands-on activities, and other interactive elements.

For more details and to submit your proposal, click here.

We are excited to bring EXHIBITORLIVE 2025 to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas! Reserve your spot today and save $700. Select your sessions when full registration opens this fall.

CTSM enrollees who have passed their CTSM exam and are working on their portfolio must submit their completed portfolio by November 15, 2024, to be considered for the EXHIBITORLIVE 2025 Graduate Celebration to be held on Monday, March 17, 2025. This allows time for portfolios to be reviewed, feedback provided, and portfolio revision(s) submitted.

CTSM enrollees who are working towards their Diamond level upgrade must submit their completed application by January 17, 2025, to be considered for the EXHIBITORLIVE 2025 Graduate Celebration.

Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 2pm ET, for a free EXHIBITORInsight Webinar on Zoom: Measuring Your Event Success. Event marketers know that the magic of events is in client retention and relationship building, but it's challenging to attach metrics to those important factors. And that's what your boss wants! In this 45-minute panel discussion, you'll learn which key factors need your attention and how to measure ROI more effectively despite changing attendee needs. Register here.

The CTSM Diamond level upgrade is a prestigious recognition for CTSM graduates who further their professional development and actively contribute to the CTSM program, Exhibitor Group events and the event/tradeshow marketing industry. As the CTSM program continues to thrive, we're excited to announce updates to the Diamond application, required coursework and professional contribution points.

We've streamlined the application categories, updated options to include both in person and virtual opportunities and adjusted the values of certain activities. Learn about certification upgrades here, and download the updated Diamond application here.

You can complete many of the CTSM-required sessions from the comfort of your home or office. Upcoming sessions include:

View the complete list of upcoming online sessions.

Searching for an Exhibit Producer or preparing an RFP? Visit FindIt Marketplace, The Buyer's Guide to Trade Show Exhibiting, the one-stop shop where you can quickly find a new partner to help you solve your trade show and event challenges. And be sure to check out our popular Comparison Chart, where you can easily narrow down your search by company capabilities and geographical area.

Expand your professional network and stay connected with like-minded professionals. Simply click the provided links and start engaging with your fellow CTSM candidates and graduates!

CTSM Enrollees and Grads: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5082977/
CTSM Graduates Only: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5082983/

Please help us congratulate the most recent CTSM achievements.

New Graduates:

We look forward to recognizing these new graduates and upgrades on stage at EXHIBITORLIVE on Monday, March 17, 2025. Congratulations!