Exhibitor Group 开放 EXHIBITORLIVE 2027 丹佛大会 CTSM 奖学金及 Joe Ries 教育资助申请

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9/17/2026

Exhibitor Group is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for a limited number of Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) scholarships for sessions at EXHIBITORLIVE in Denver, February 15 - 18, 2027. The CTSM program will also once again award its annual Joe Ries Educational Grant.

Scholarship winners will receive one VIP PASS ($2,995 value) for only $650. Admission to sessions, networking events, the CTSM Networking Reception and Graduation/Upgrade Ceremony, and the Exhibit Hall is included.

To enter, complete the CTSM Scholarship Application at CTSM.com/ctsmscholarship.asp.

Scholarship and grant eligibility is limited to enrollees in the CTSM program. There is no cost to enroll and no obligation. Enroll in CTSM at CTSM.com/enroll.asp.

"The CTSM Scholarship helped me stay on track with the program during a company restructuring when I otherwise would have lost a year of progress," said Danielle Siemons, Conventions Manager, Spiro. "I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity and for the impact CTSM has had on my professional growth and career development."

“Receiving the CTSM Scholarship meant so much to me personally and professionally," said Krystal Coker, Events Marketing Manager, ESG. "It gave me the encouragement and financial support to continue investing in myself and my career at a time when taking the next step wasn’t easy. CTSM and EXHIBITORLIVE have given me opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with others who share my passion for the events industry. I am proud of how far I’ve come and excited to continue my journey toward completing my CTSM certification.”

Joe Ries Educational Grant

Exhibitor Group is pleased to provide an annual educational grant named in honor of Joe Ries, the gentleman who put his heart into the well-being of the CTSM program for over 20 years as its Academic Advisor.

The Joe Ries Educational Grant is awarded to one new candidate each year. It will cover the full cost of CTSM certification, including session costs, exam registration, and portfolio registration. Sessions can be taken in person at an Exhibitor Group event or through online webinars.

To apply, complete the Joe Ries Grant Application at CTSM.com/JoeRies.asp.

The deadline to submit scholarship and grant applications is Friday, October 2, 2026. Recipients will be notified by Monday, October 26, 2026. Recipients will be asked to write a summary of their experience (500 words or less) following EXHIBITORLIVE.

The CTSM program covers a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills for trade show and corporate event marketers. Currently there are more than 3,000 candidates enrolled in the program. The CTSM core curriculum includes 23 required sessions and 7.5 hours of elective sessions for a total of 42 hours of classroom study. Upon completion of the coursework, candidates take a comprehensive exam and write an applied learning portfolio.

For questions regarding CTSM certification, contact [email protected] or visit CTSM.com.

About Exhibitor Group
Exhibitor Group is North America's leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education. The organization produces EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing, and EXHIBITORLIVE, the industry's premier conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing professionals. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of the Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) professional certification program. Learn more at ExhibitorOnline.com.

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