ABOUT
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Convention & Trade Show
The IAFE Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of the fair industry anywhere in the world. People from fairs of all sizes - from small county fairs to the largest events in the world - come together to learn, share ideas, network, and visit a trade show unlike any other. This year the convention will be held December 1-4, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Mission
To represent and facilitate the evolving interests and needs of agricultural fairs, exhibitions, and show associations' stakeholders.
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Vision
Ensure members of the IAFE remain relevant to their mission and their communities, be sustainable and viable by motivating a more engaged membership, inspiring a more energized leadership, and creating innovative programming, services, and products to meet the ever-evolving needs of our members.
TESTIMONIALS
"I attend the IAFE Convention and Trade Show because it is a game changer: it energizes, ignites, grows, and motivates me personally and I hope for our fair and industry as a whole to be more, do more, and believe that we are more!"
Rhonda Ward / Collier County Fair
"Put simply, the IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show is our number one driver of new business each and every year. It's the perfect place to connect with new prospects andmreconnect with current clients."
Aaron Bare / Etix
"Put simply, the IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show is our number one driver of new business each and every year. It's the perfect place to connect with new prospects andmreconnect with current clients."
Amanda Shenberger / Medina County Agricultural Society, OH