The IFEA hosted the first Association Alliance summit meeting on October 11th, 2004 at our world headquarters in Boise, Idaho, bringing together the Presidents and CEO's of the leading professional associations in the public events and venue industry for the very first time to talk about our common challenges and opportunities.Following a very productive meeting, the Association Alliance was formalized, recognizing the important value and exponential benefits that could be provided to the members of the combined associations and our industry as a whole.

The Association Alliance member President's/CEO's meet formally twice annually and communicate on a regular basis throughout the year.

Association Alliance

al-li-ance [uh-lahy-uhns] - noun

  1. The act of allying or state of being allied
  2. A merging of efforts or interests by persons,families,states, or organizations
  3. The persons or entities so allied -
Synonyms 1. association; coalition; bloc; partnership; affiliation. All mean joining together for mutual benefit or to permit the joint exercise of functions. An ALLIANCE may apply to any connection entered into for mutual benefit.