The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) has announced a strategic partnership with NoteAffect to integrate AI-powered learning tools into the attendee experience at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2025, scheduled for December 8–10 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
This collaboration aims to revolutionize the traditional conference model by incorporating innovative technologies that amplify the learning experience. The integration of NoteAffect’s event-engage platform will provide attendees with interactive AI notetaking, live multilingual AI captioning, and searchable recordings with AI transcription summaries. These features are designed to enhance content retention, accessibility, and overall attendee engagement.
Stacy Powers, CEM, Vice President of Learning Experiences at IAEE, emphasized the importance of embracing such innovations to meet the evolving needs of the industry. “We must move beyond the traditional conference model and the standard playbook by embracing innovative tools that amplify the learning experience,” said Powers. “It’s essential to not only engage today’s audience but attract the next generation of industry professionals. By doing so, we ensure the future vitality of live events through creating dynamic, immersive experiences that inspire, connect, and educate like never before.”
Jay Tokosch, Founder and CEO of NoteAffect, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the significance of education in driving event attendance and retention. “Regardless of the challenges events are facing, attendees still need to learn,” Tokosch noted. “Their education experience has become an important anchor that events can leverage to drive attendance and keep them coming back year after year.”
Expo! Expo! 2025 is set to offer an unparalleled learning environment, combining traditional sessions with cutting-edge technology to create a comprehensive educational experience. The integration of AI-powered tools will enable attendees to engage with content in new and meaningful ways, ensuring a memorable and impactful event.
