By joining ISES, you instantly gain access to an elite pool of special events resources. Members enjoy exclusive discounts, business opportunities and promotion, and tailored educational information. Gain the extra edge needed to create events that go beyond expectations, far surpass your competition and impact your portfolio.

Determined to work smarter? With over 6,000 members from all types and sizes of special events organizations throughout the world, ISES membership can give you a running start on any project you embark on or problem you need to solve.

Gain Knowledge

Local ISES Chapter Network. The NJ North Chapter hosts educational programs several times a year as focused gatherings for the purpose of education, information-sharing, idea exchange and networking opportunities. Networking is one of the primary reasons our members join and why they stay members for many years.

ISES Eventworld 2010^®- An Institute for Professional Development. With education, recognition and one huge celebration, ISES presents ISES Eventworld each year to shine the spotlight on an industry that deserves it greatly bur rarely is in the habit of patting itself on the back. ISES Eventworld offers the time, place and permission to say “We are important. What we do matters. Our ideas impact our industry.”

ISES Esprit Awards. The ISES Esprit Awards recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the events industry and gives attendees the opportunity to see creative ideas in action. This annual event gives members the chance to celebrate accomplishments and goals with colleagues and be acknowledged for their talents, passion, and commitment to the special events industry. The Call for Entries opens in January of each year. Entries are due to ISES Headquarters by April 1st every year. You must be an ISES member to enter.

Innovation at Work for You

ISES Online Membership Directory. With society wanting information ISES has developed an online, downloadable, searchable membership directory for members only! If you are traveling and need a list of ISES members in that local, you just log onto www.ises.com and build your own custom list that you can save or print out.

ISES Career Center. ISES’ online Career Center is devoted to helping special event professionals and employers find the perfect match for professional development. Visit the Career Center today!

ISES Member Forum. The Member Forum is a great tool to communicate with other ISES members about hot topics, business practices, risk management and many more issues affecting the Special Events industry.

Member Benefits

ISES Affinity and Discount Programs allow ISES members to take advantage of savings on high-quality products & services while simultaneously supporting the efforts of the association. ISES members receive discounts for Adobe, Alamo, Budget Truck Rental, FedEx Kinko’s, Franklin Covey, Microsoft Office, Quicken, Shaker Group, Staples, The Wall Street Journal and other great services.