Membership

Why Join APEX Event Network?

APEX Event Network is a professional community built by seasoned event professionals for accomplished event professionals across all roles in events and meetings, and all businesses, venues, and destinations that support the industry.

Organizations that produce events and meetings, and those companies that service and host them, depend on professionals with strong strategic acumen, executional excellence, leadership skills, and institutional knowledge to remain competitive and grow.

Whether you are seeking a full-time or contract position, starting or building a business or consulting practice, searching for the next event project, retiring but still contributing to the industry, want to expand your network and learn from peers, or improve your tech skills and leadership abilities, APEX connects you with the people, education, services, and resources that can help you to continue to make a impactful contribution. Our organization champions our members’ expertise and knowledge as a valuable asset and helps companies and organizations connect with our members to fill positions and find the right expertise for projects.

If you have 18 or more years of experience in the events and meetings industry or related organizations that service, support, or host events, we invite you to join and get involved with APEX Event Network to connect and mentor other members and help shape the organization’s impact in the events and meetings industry.

How We Help

Find Work & New Career Opportunities

Tap into a network of seasoned professionals who have 18+ years of experience in the event industry. Our members are in leadership roles, launched their own businesses, mentor and support event professionals, and work on meaningful freelance projects — and they’re eager to share what has worked for them and overcoming barriers and roadblocks in their career journey. Whether you’re working full-time, looking for new employment or contract work, or want to redefine your next career chapter, APEX can help you every step of the way.

Learn from Experienced Members and Mentors

Launching a business or pivoting your career doesn’t have to be a solo journey. Through our member forums, webinars, and regular Zoom sessions, you’ll build relationships with professionals who have already transitioned once or several times to new career opportunities or launched their own business. Get real-world advice, avoid common pitfalls, and accelerate your path forward with guidance from those who’ve been there.

Stay Tech-Savvy

Technology is reshaping the event industry at a rapid pace. APEX members stay ahead of the curve through regular opportunities to explore, learn, and apply emerging technologies, including AI, data analytics, and more, as well as leadership, business building. and event skills tailored to our members’ needs. Whether you are working full-time, in transition, or a contractor, remaining current and improving your skills isn’t just an advantage — it’s essential to staying competitive and relevant in today’s evolving market.

Create Income

Looking for freelance work or project engagements? APEX is developing a dedicated matching tool that connects qualified professionals with organizations seeking experienced talent. Market your skills, set your availability, and get discovered by the companies that need exactly what you bring to the table. APEX also helps you to connect with members to learn about new business opportunities that are not advertised.

How to Join APEX Event Network

APEX Event Network is a membership-reviewed application process for accomplished event professionals with a minimum of 18 years of experience directly in events, meetings, and the experiential industry or related businesses, including hospitality, convention centers and other event venues, and destinations that support events.

All applications are reviewed against a set of criteria, and you will be notified of acceptance into APEX Event Network within 72 hours.

We are accepting applications now through October when we will officially launch APEX Event Network membership. The annual membership fee is $79 for 15 months and 12-month annual renewals after the initial term.

Ready to apply?

We look forward to welcoming you to APEX!

Committees

There are several ways our members can get involved in APEX to help grow the community of members and partners, expand the programs and education offered, and enhance member and industry engagement and participation. Volunteer in one of our committees to help shape the future of APEX Event Network!

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Complete the volunteer application form to be considered. Note: You must be a member in good standing to participate on a committee.