The Convention Industry Council (CIC)’s 32 member organizations represent more than 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. CIC facilitates the exchange of information, promotes the adoption of industry best practices, develops programs to promote meeting planner professionalism, and educates the public on the profound economic impact of the meetings and events industry. CIC’s programs include the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, and numerous industry resource projects.