Background
Women value an IAEE-sponsored women’s initiative as they navigate their careers and personal lives. The Women’s Leadership Forum focuses attention on the unique needs of women in the exhibitions and events industry, helping them to find their voice and their personal brand while being deliberate about the different stages of their career.
Charge to the Committee
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the IAEE professional staff assisting in the development of programming for the Women’s Leadership Forum. The 2024 committee will advise staff on the final stages of the 2024 program in addition to the 2025 signature event and any additional related initiative offerings.
Scope and objectives
Allison Carpenter
Senior Director, Exhibits & Sponsorships
National Defense Industrial Association
2024 IAEE Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Bender
VP of Sales and Operations
Taffy Event Strategies
Stacy Powers
Director of Learning Experiences
IAEE