The International Special Events Society (ISES) announced that it is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The celebration will culminate at ISES Eventworld 2012, August 2-4, in Dallas, TX at the Dallas Fairmont Hotel.

During the 1980s, as events developed in gigantic spectacles and multi-day festivals, the risks and liabilities grew at an ever-faster pace. The need arose for an association dedicated to education, ethics, and standards for the special events industry. Thus, ISES was born.