Apex 2011: A-C

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1 for 50 or 1/50

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One per Fifty. Facility complimentary room policy: one complimentary room night for every fifty room nights picked up and paid for. While 1/50 was once the standard, the complimentary policies vary per hotel and/or event.

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24-Hour Hold

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A term used to describe the type of reservation made on function space within a venue (hotel, convention center, etc.). An event organizer who has 24-hour hold on a space has exclusive use and access to that space for a period of 24-hours, usually 12:01 am – 12:00 pm.

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6-by-6 Rule

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Audiovisual guidelines by which presentation slide should contain no more than than 6 words per line of text and no more than 6 lines of text

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A/V Contractor

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Supplier of technical staff and audiovisual equipment (eg projectors, screens, sound systems, video, and staging)

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A/V Technician

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An audiovisual professional who is responsible for the setup, configuration, or operation of lighting, sound, video, staging or other similar elements of an event function.

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Abstract

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1-Written summaries of speeches or papers, generally between 200-500 words. See CALL FOR PAPERS. 2--A brief statement of content.

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Abstract Board

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Usually rolling corkboards used for attaching copies of research papers for authors to discuss with participants. See POSTER BOARD and POSTER SESSION.

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ACCED-I

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Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International

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Acceleration Clause

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A provision sometimes used in contracts to accelerate deposit payment schedule or to demand full prepayment of master account in the event of a default or lack of credit by the organization. May also apply in other situations, such as assignments.

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Acceptance

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A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made, it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing, it is a counter offer, not acceptance.

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Accepted Practices Exchange

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APEX. An initiative of the meetings, conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industry.

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Accessibility

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Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities.

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Accommodation

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1) Any seat, berth, room, or service provided and/or sold to a guest, attendee or passenger. 2) Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a step taken to allow a person with a disability to participate in an event or employment.

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Accreditation

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Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a post-secondary institution or degree-bearing program as meeting and maintaining academic standards

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Accrual Accounting

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1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are committed.

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ACOM

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Association for Convention Operation Management

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Act of God

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An extraordinary natural event such as extreme weather, flood, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquake or similar natural disaster that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented over which a contracting party has no reasonable control, making performance of the contract illegal, impracticable or impossible, thus the parties have no legal responsibility to continue performance of the contract. See FORCE MAJEURE.

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Action Station

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Chefs prepare foods to order and serve them fresh to guests. Also called Performance Stations, or Exhibition Cooking. Popular items for action stations include: pasta, grilled meat or shrimp, carved meats, sushi, crepes, omelets, flaming desserts, Caesar Salad, etc.

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Actual Weight

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Also known as gross shipping weight. Determined by (1) weighing a vehicle empty, (2) loading a shipment and returning the vehicle to the scale to obtain the weight, and (3) subtracting the two weights. Can also be obtained by individually weighing each piece of freight.

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Ad Hoc Committee

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Committee formed to deal with a specific issue to be resolved upon making its final report.

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Ad Valorem Tax

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Tax applied to an item according to the value of an item. See DUTY.

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ADA

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Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1990 requiring public buildings (offices, hotels, restaurants, etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabilities.

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Additional Insured

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An individual or organization listed as covered by a primary insurance agreement.

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Adjoining Rooms

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Rooms with common walls, which do not have connecting doors.

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ADME

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Association of Destination Management Executives

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Adult Learner

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A student who is independently employed and usually pursuing education to attain a specific, practical goal.

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Advance Order

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An order for goods and/or services ordered before the move-in date for an exhibition. Usually less expensive than a FLOOR ORDER.

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Advance Rate

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Fees associated with advance orders, which typically include discounts when paid in advance.

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Advance Registration

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Booking before an event takes places. Allows attendees to register for an event before it actually takes place. Done through mail, phone, internet or fax. See PRE-REGISTRATION.

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Advisory Board

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A group that offers advice or counsel to event organizer, event management, or other organization on strategic options such as conference content, exhibitor matters, contracting policies or other issues.

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AED

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Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports, hotels, convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.

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Affinity Group

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Group sharing common interest, usually people who are members of an organization.

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Agenda

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A list or plan of items to be considered, decided, undertaken, or accomplished at a meeting or event. Agendas are generally formal, structured lists and may include a time schedule.

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Agent

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1) Broadly, one who acts or has the power to act: more usually, one that acts as the representative of another. Most frequently in travel, a specific kind of agent such as a retail travel agent. 2) Person that obtains engagements for entertainers, is paid by the entertainers and has no contract for production responsibilities. 3) Person in a speaker bureau/agency that acts on behalf of the seller (speaker) or on behalf of the buyer (customer).

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AH&LA

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American Hotel and Lodging Association. A member of the Convention Industry Council.

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Air Consignment Note

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A bill of lading issued by the airline that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically, it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions. A bill of lading that covers domestic and international flights transporting goods. See AIR WAYBILL. See Also BILL OF LADING, INLAND BILL OF LADING, OCEAN BILL OF LADING, THROUGH BILL OF LADING.

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Air Wall

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Movable, track-mounted barrier that partitions a large area such as a ballroom or exhibition hall into smaller areas. May be sound resistant, but not necessarily sound proof. See DIVIDER. See Also MOVABLE WALL, PARTITION.

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Airfreight Forwarder

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An airfreight company that transports freight via scheduled airlines. Forwarders do not operate their own planes.

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Aisle

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1) Area between a booth/stand for audience traffic movement. 2) Space between sets of tables, chairs or a booth/stand to allow passage of attendees. See GANGWAY.

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All-Risks Insurance

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Insurance against loss of or damage to property arising from any fortuitous cause except those that are specifically excluded. An insurance contract which provides All-Risks Insurance is an All-Risks policy.

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Alternate Media

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Alternatives to print materials (e.g. Braille, large print, etc.), telecommunications, computers, and other electronic media provided to assist people with disabilities in achieving full participation.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Method for resolving disputes without going to court.

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Ambient Light

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1) Level of illumination from natural lighting sources already existing in an environment. 2) Uncontrolled and unintended illumination.

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Amenity

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Complimentary items provided by a hotel in sleeping rooms such as writing supplies, bathrobes, fruit baskets, shower caps, shampoo and shoe shine mitt.

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American Breakfast

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A meal of fruits and/ or juices, cereal, eggs, meat, bakery goods and hot or cold beverages.

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American Plan

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A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP). See INCLUSIVE RATE.

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American Service

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Food is plated in the kitchen and placed before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right, and all items are removed from the right. This is generally the service used for banquets. See PLATED SERVICE.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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ADA. U.S. legislation passed in 1990 requiring public buildings (offices, hotels, restaurants, etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabilities.

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AMMC

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Alliance of Meeting Management Companies. A member of the Convention Industry Council.

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Amphitheater

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Outdoor facility with a flat performance area surrounded by rising rows of seats or a grassy slope allowing the audience to view the performance. The seating area is usually a semi-circular shape or adapted to the surrounding landscape.

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Analog

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A method of conveying audio or video data electronically by varying its frequency or amplitude.

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Andragogy

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The art and science of helping adults learn as opposed to pedagogy, which is the science of helping children learn.

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Antitrust Laws

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Legislation designed to promote competition and prevent unfair practices that may lead to monopolies or suppression of competition.

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Application Service Provider

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ASP. A company that provides software to customers through the Internet using centralized servers owned and managed by the provider.

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Apron

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Part of a stage in front of the main curtain.

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Arbitration

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Private dispute resolution process, often referred to as alternate dispute resolution, in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration, the arbitrator's decision may or may not be binding. Several organizations, including the American Arbitration Association and JAMS-Endispute, handle arbitration claims. Courts may require some disputes be submitted to arbitration instead of or prior to the formal trial process.

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Arc Light

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A light source providing high-intensity light utilizing a positive and negative metal rod (instead of a lightbulb) for large screens or long projection distances; also used in follow spotlights; replaced by xenon lamps in the 1980s.

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Arena

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Facility type featuring a large flat main floor surrounded by fixed seats in a sloping oval or modified oval shape, much steeper that the typical theater. Some are arranged in two or more tiers. Sight lines are nearly always designed for events the size of a hockey floor, circus, ice show, or basketball court.

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Arranged Environment

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A learning environment with planned physical set-up and seating arrangements.

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Arrival/Departure Pattern

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A description of arrival and departure activities of an event’s attendees. This information should be included in the specifications guide for an event.

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ASAE

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American Society of Association Executives.

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ASCAP

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American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.

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Aspect Ratio

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The ratio of image width to height; pertaining to audiovisual, video and slides.

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Assembly

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1) A general or formal meeting of an organization attended by representatives of its members for the purpose of deciding legislative direction, policy matters, holding elections, or conducting governance business of the organization. Consequently, an assembly usually observes certain rules of procedure for its meetings; generally prescribed in its Articles & By-laws. (2) The process of erecting display component parts into a complete exhibit.

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Association

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An organized group of individuals and/or companies who band together to accomplish a common purpose, usually to provide for the needs of its members. Usually nonprofit. See TRADE ASSOCIATION.

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Asynchronous Learning

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Student-centered teaching method that uses online learning resources to facilitate information sharing outside the constraints of time and place among a network of people. Typically this is on-demand and can be video-on-demand (VOD), audio-on-demand (AOD), correspondence courses, email messages, bulletin boards, etc.

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ATA Carnet

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An international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year. It eliminates or reduces VAT charges, customs fees, and bond fees. The initials "ATA" are an acronym of the French and English words "Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission." ATA Carnets cover commercial samples; professional equipment; and, goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, etc. Items not covered are consumable or disposable goods, which will not be returned home.

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Attrition

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The difference between the actual number of sleeping rooms picked-up (or food-and-beverage covers or revenue projections) and the number or formulas agreed to in the terms of the facility’s contract. Usually there is an allowable shortfall before damages are assessed.

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Audience Count

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The number of people in an audience. In a controlled situation, this number is most accurately found through ticket sales, turnstile counts, or established seating capacities. In a non-controlled situation, estimates from law enforcement agencies, park and recreation departments, or other organizations involved in crowd control are usually reliable. See COVER. See Also HEAD COUNT.

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Audience Left and Right

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Stage directions from the audience’s perspective. This is the opposite of STAGE LEFT AND RIGHT. See CAMERA LEFT AND RIGHT. See Also SCREEN LEFT AND RIGHT.

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Audience Response System

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Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results, simplifying decision-making among event participants.

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Audioconference

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A conference using only voice transmissions between two or more sites.

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Audit

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(1) A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance, an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition’s producers. (2) An unbiased examination and evaluation of the financial statements of an organization. It can be done internally (by employees of the organization) or externally (by an outside firm).

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Auditorium

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Room for gathering an audience for speeches, concerts etc. Often used to name entire facilities, though properly applied only to the seated portion of the facility in which the audience is assembled. Typically a building named in this way will be an arena or theater class building.

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Auditorium Set-Up

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Seating arrangement where chairs are arranged in rows facing head table, stage or speaker. Variations are semicircular and V-shaped. See THEATER SET-UP.

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Authorized Signatory

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A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract, to sign checks on behalf of an organization, or charge to an organization's master account.

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Average Room Rate

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1) Mathematical average of a series of sleeping room rates. 2) The total sleeping room revenue for a given period's occupied rooms divided by the number of rooms occupied for the same period. In this instance the average is commonly referred to as a hotel's Average Daily Rate (ADR).

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AMCI

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Association Management Company (ACM) Institute

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Audiovisual

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Also "A/V". Equipment, materials, and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations, such as video projection, monitors, sound equipment, etc.

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Back Drape

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A drape, curtain, or fabric panel that provides a soft, colorful background for a speaker or stage presentation.

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Back Light

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(1) A light source that illuminates any transparent or translucent materials from behind. (2) A lighting instrument used behind and above a presenter to give more depth and better image to video projection or recording.

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Back of the House

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A term used in hotels to refer to areas for staff only, as opposed to the front of the house.

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Backbone

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A permanently installed series of copper wire or fiber optic cabling that provides the main infrastructure for transmitting voice, data, and video signals within a facility.

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Backdrop

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Drapes, curtains, or fabric panels at the back of a stage, speaker's table, or exhibit booth/stand.

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Backline Equipment

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Equipment such as amplifiers and sound equipment required by musicians in order to perform at an engagement, often rented by the event organizer.

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Backwall

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(1) The back wall (either hardwall or draped) or a perimeter, booth/stand/exhibit, or inline. (2) Panel arrangement at rear of booth/stand area.

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Balance Sheet

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A financial status at a given time (includes liabilities, assets, etc)

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Bandwidth

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The data transmission rate on an information channel such as a telephone line, ISDN, or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will be transmitted faster for use in videoconferences or video streaming.

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Bank Guarantee Cash Deposit

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Payable by the exhibitor to the forwarder, Customs agent, or official authorities in place of a temporary import bond to ensure the amount requested is the minimum amount of import duties and taxes that would be paid in case of final import.

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Banquet

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An elaborate, and often ceremonial, dinner for numerous people, often in honor of a particular person or persons.

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Banquet Captain

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Person in charge of banquet service at food functions. For small functions, also serves as maitre d. For larger functions, may be responsible for a specific area of the dining room.

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Banquet Event Order

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BEO. A form most often used by hotels to provide details to personnel concerned with a specific food and beverage function or event room set-up.

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Banquet Manager

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A person in charge of banquet service.

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Banquet Round

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Round table used for meal service; depending on the diameter, can comfortably seat up to 12 persons. A round for 8 is usually 60-inches in diameter, and a round for 10 is usually 72-inches in diameter. Rounds that are 66-inches in diameter may also be found in use for tables 8-10.

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Banquet Set-up

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(1) Seating arrangement where typically a grouping of rounds is set in such a way as to facilitate the serving of food, most often a hexagonal or square pattern. (2) Function-room set up and tear down.

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Bare Booth/Stand

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Booth/stand with no services or facilities, meaning that these all have to be hired at an additional cost.

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Barn Door

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Movable hinged flap used on stage lights to control light spill.

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Barrier-Free

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Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.

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Base Currency

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Currency in which all official business transactions will take place.

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Base Plate

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Plate used under bowl, class, condiments, and so forth.

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Batten

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BATS. Lengths of pipe from which scenery, curtains, and lights can be hung

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Beaded screen

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Type of screen with highly reflective surface used for front protection.

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Bed Tax

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TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX. Tax placed on hotel/motel room rentals. Generally part of this revenue is used to market the destination and may be used for financing the operation of convention facilities.

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Bell Captain

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A hotel employee who supervises the work of staff whose primary responsibility is to carry luggage, run errands, etc.

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Bermuda Plan

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Hotel accommodations with full American-style breakfast included in the rate.

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Bid

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A proposal submitted by a convention & visitors bureau and/or hotel(s) or other supplier to an event organizer that includes detailed specifications (such as dates, rates, concessions, etc.)

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Bill of Lading

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B/L - A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specific charge. It serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage, and a receipt of goods.

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Billing Weight

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Generally refers to airfreight and van line shipments. The billing weight is the number upon which freight charges are based. The billing weight will be the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater.

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Black Light

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Ultraviolet lighting that when applied causes phosphorescent paints to glow.

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Black Tie

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Required dress: dinner jacket, bow tie and cummerbund for the men and formal evening dress for women. May include national dress. In the US and Canada, Black Tie indicates Tuxedo. "Black Tie Optional" indicates that formal dress is preferred but not required.

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Blind Commission

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A commission that is paid by a hotel to a third party that reimburses for services and comes out of the hotel sleeping room rate, but is not disclosed to the guests or the event organizer.

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Blueline

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Final proof copy for client's approval before printing. Also referred to as a proof.

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BMI

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Broadcast Music Incorporated. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the US. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.

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Boardroom

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A room set permanently in a conference configuration, generally with a fixed table and executive seating

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Boardroom Set-Up

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Seating arrangement in which rectangle or oval shaped tables are set up with chairs on both sides and ends. Often confused with HOLLOW SQUARE SET-UP.

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Bonded Warehouse

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A warehouse authorized by customs authorities for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.

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Bonding

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The purchase, for a premium, of a guarantee of protection for a supplier or a customer. In the hospitality industry, certain bonding programs are mandatory.

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Boneyard

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Storage area where equipment is stored during an exhibition. This area may be located within the exhibition hall in an unused portion of the floor.

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Booking Policy

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Guidelines by which a convention center (or other venue) prioritized reservations; may correspond to hotel rooms the event will use in the area.

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Booth

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Specific exhibit display area assigned by show management to an exhibitor under contractual agreement.

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Brainstorming

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Group sessions in which all participants contribute creative ideas which are not initially judged for merit.

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Break

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Short interval between sessions at which time coffee, tea and/or other refreshments are served.

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Break-Even Point

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The point at which revenues are equal to expenses.

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Break-Out Rooms

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Small function rooms set up for a group within an event as opposed to a plenary or general session.

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Break-Out Sessions

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Small group sessions, panels, workshops or presentations, offered concurrently within an event. Break-out sessions occur apart from the general session.

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Broker

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A non-asset based transportation provider that sells transportation services for commercial shippers. Brokers commonly use freight forwarders.

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Budget

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A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.

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Budget Philosophy

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Financial goal of the event (break even, profit or lose money)

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Buffet

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Assortment of foods, offered on a table, self-served

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Butler Service

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(1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions.

(2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server.

(3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.

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Buying Agent

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An agent who purchases goods on behalf of a company or agency.

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Buzz Session

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Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group's findings and opinions during a following plenary session.

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By the Bottle

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Liquor served and charged for by the full bottle.

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By the Drink

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Liquor served and charged for by the number of drinks served.

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By the Person

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A fixed price per attendee; covers all consumption of food and beverage at a function, within a given time frame; usually includes beverages, snacks, or hors d'oeuvres. In some cases, beverages are purchased by the person, while food is ordered by the piece.

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By the Piece

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Food purchased by the individual piece, usually for a reception

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C&F

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Cost and Freight. A pricing term indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price.

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C&I

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Cost and Insurance. A pricing terms indicating that these costs are included in the quoted price.

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Cabana

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Room adjacent to pool area, with or without sleeping facilities.

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Cabaret Set-up

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Room arrangement with cocktail tables with chairs and a stage.

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Cabaret Table

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Small round table, 15-30 inches in diameter used for cocktail type parties. Also called COCKTAIL TABLE.

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CAD/CAM

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Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing

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CADD

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Computer Aided Design and Drafting

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CAE

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Certified Association Executive

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Cafeteria Service

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A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet, but food is served by attendants.

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Call Brand

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Brand of liquor, distinguished from HOUSE BRAND, selected by a customer according to personal preference. Usually a higher quality than house brands.

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Call for Papers

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An invitation to submit topic ideas for the conference program. Document containing detailed instructions for submission of papers for assessment and selection by a review committee; often referred to as "Abstract Forms"

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Campus Housing

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Dormitory or other university/college sleeping accommodations

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Canadian Customs Invoice

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Document required by Canadian Customs identifying shopper, seller, consignee, terms, date of shipment, material being sold/shipped, classification code, quantity, unit, and total prices. Additional information required on the invoice depends on shipper and consignee arrangements.

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Cancellation Clause

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Provision in a contract which outlines damage to be paid to the non-cancelling party if cancellation occurs, due to the canceling party's breach of the contract.

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Cancellation or Interruption Insurance

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Insurance that protects an event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate cancelling or relocating an event, or cause a reduction in attendance.

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Cancelled Business

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Business that was confirmed definite by contract and was later cancelled.

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Captain

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Person in charge of banquet service at food functions; supervisor of the servers

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Carbon Neutral

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Carbon neutral is the point at which enough carbon is offset or sequestered to cover a specific amount of carbon generated by a manufacturing process, transportation method, product usage, building, or individual.

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Cargo Insurance

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Additional coverage protecting the owner of goods for loss or damage which goods are in a carrier's possession. Recommended for all international shipments.

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Carnet

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(car-NAY) A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.

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Cartage

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(1) Fee charged for transporting freight between destinations.

(2) Short distance hauling of exhibit properties.

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Cash Accounting

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A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.

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Cash Bar

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Private room bar set up where guests pay for drinks individually.

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Cash Based Accounting

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An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time when payment is received or expenses incurred.

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Cash Registration

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Full payment for anticipated room and tax charges at registration; credit for incidentals not extended.

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Cash Reservation

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Payment with reservation for full or part of stay.

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Casualty Insurance

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A type of insurance that is primarily concerned with the legal liabilities for losses caused by injury to persons or damage to the property of others.

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Category Cable

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(Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat followed by a numeral between 1 and 7. Cat 5 or Cat 5e cabling, required for Fast Ethernet, is the most commonly available.

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Catering Sales Manager

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Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.

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CDME

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Certified Destination Marketing Executive. A certification of the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)

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CEC

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Continuing Education Credit. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date.

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Ceiling Height

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Maximum height of ceiling of an exhibition hall or event room.

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CEIR

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Center for Exhibition Industry Research

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Century Weight

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CWT - A measurement for exhibit freight equal to 100 pounds. Also known as 'hundred-weight'

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Certificate of Insurance

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A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.

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Certificate of Origin

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A document, required by certain countries for tariff purposes, certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.

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Certification in Meeting Management

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CMM - A certification offered by Meeting Professionals International

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Certified Association Executive

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CAE - A certification offered by American Society of Association Executives.

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Certified Destination Marketing Executive

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CDME - A certification offered by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)

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Certified Exhibition Manager

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CEM - A certification offered by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

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Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive

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CHME - A certification offered by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

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Certified Hospitality Sales Professional

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CHSP - A certification offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

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Certified Hotel Administrator

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CHA - A certification offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute

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Certified Incentive Travel Executive

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CITE - A certification offered by the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE)

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Certified Manager of Exhibits

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CME - A certification offered by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA)

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Certified Meeting Professional

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CMP - A certification offered by the Convention Industry Council (CIC)

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Certified Speaking Professional

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CSP - A certification offered by the National Speakers Association (NSA)

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Certified Special Events Professional

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CSEP - A certification offered by the International Special Events Society

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Certified Weight

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An official weight issued from a Certified Weight Master. The individual certifies a shipment's weight as the only acceptable weight for transportation and drayage at a tradeshow.

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CESSE

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Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives