Convention Industry Council

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is a federation that represents individuals and firms involved in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. It consists of 33 member organizations which represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties. The mission of the federation is to provide a forum for member organizations to exchange information on global trends and topics; promulgate best practices and guidelines; collaborate on industry issues; and advocate the value of the meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and events industry. The CIC launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program in 1985 to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession, and advance uniform standards of practice. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition, and event industry. The qualifications for this certification are based on professional experience, educat...

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