When walking down the yellow brick road of the event industry, you’re bound to encounter a scramble of letters that stand for event industry associations. For newcomers to the land of Oz, these associations sound slightly intimidating: there’s so many of them, and you want to know which ones make the most sense for you to be a part of!

Essentially, these associations offer many benefits, including a great advantage on networking within the local and global communities. They publish various magazines about the events and meetings industry and offer discounts and scholarship opportunities to those looking to gain a competitive advantage. 

Here's the low-down on the key players:

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