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Ryan Lovell is Building IAEE’s Future One Leader at a Time

What does it take to transform a local chapter while simultaneously teaching thousands of professionals across four continents? Discover how Chapter Merit Award Winner Ryan Lovell balances governance innovation with global education and learn the strategies he uses to create lasting impact in the exhibitions and events industry. Whether you’re looking to step up in your own chapter or expand your influence beyond borders, Ryan can show you how to get it done!

Honeycomb Strategies is Pioneering Sustainability Data Management

What if measuring your event’s environmental impact was as easy as tracking registrations? Discover how Innovative Business Solution Award winner Honeycomb Strategies is making sustainability data management accessible to organizations of any size, and why the CEO behind it believes we’re on the verge of making green events the new industry standard. Learn what's possible when the right technology meets the right moment in this exclusive interview.

Julie Sullivan’s Playbook Includes a Masterclass in Chapter Revival

What do you do when your chapter is on life support and others have walked away? Chapter Merit Award winner Julie Sullivan didn’t just answer that question – she turned a seemingly insurmountable challenge into a masterclass in transformational leadership. Discover the unconventional strategies and hard-won lessons that took the Rocky Mountain Chapter from sputtering to record-breaking events, and learn why her approach is changing how IAEE chapters think about survival and growth.

Kara Dao is Breaking Barriers and Building Belonging

What does it take to become the first of your kind in an entire industry, and then use that platform to lift others up? Discover how Cathy Breden Woman of Achievement Award winner Kara Dao is redefining success in exhibitions and events by making inclusion and mentorship as important as operational excellence. Read on for candid insights about creating lasting change, the advice that transforms careers and why the future of our industry depends on the leaders we choose to become today.

IAAPA Expo Europe is Breaking Records and Building Communities

What does it take to transform a trade show into an industry-defining moment? In this exclusive interview, discover the strategic thinking, bold innovations and lessons learned from orchestrating Europe’s most successful attractions expo. Whether you’re planning your next event or looking to elevate your industry presence, International Excellence Award winner IAAPA Expo Europe offers insights that will change how you think about creating meaningful connections at scale.

Dr. Thomas C. Padron is Building Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

Discover how one award-winning professor is revolutionizing hospitality education by bringing AI into the classroom, transforming industry events into living laboratories and creating a pipeline of ethically grounded professionals ready to lead. In this candid conversation, Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Dr. Thomas C. Padron shares how he inspires students to see beyond the classroom to their future careers.

Bob Priest-Heck’s Journey from Innovator to Industry Icon

What does it take to not just achieve substantial success in an industry, but to reimagine its entire trajectory? Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bob Priest-Heck opens up about the pivotal decisions that defined his career, the hard-won lessons from leading through unprecedented crisis and the legacy he hopes to leave for the next generation of movers and shakers. Bob’s story is a masterpiece in visionary leadership and is one that every industry professional should know.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Janet Sperstad is a Trailblazer Whose Passion for the Industry Benefits Us All

What happens when one person dedicates their entire career to elevating everyone else’s? Janet Sperstad hasn’t just succeeded in the exhibitions and events industry – she’s expanded its learning foundation on national and global levels, advocated tirelessly to transform it from the ground up, and mentored countless professionals. Her 30-year journey of service earned her the IAEE Pinnacle Award. She continues to bolster the industry with innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to its future.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Scott Crawford Elevates Industry Standards through Visionary Leadership

Scott Crawford’s remarkable 23-year IAEE journey has positioned him as one of the industry's most respected voices. As the Chair of the IAEE Southeastern Chapter and a Senior Vice President at GES, this IAEE Chapter Merit Award Winner brings a unique dual perspective that combines corporate success with association leadership.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Leigh Ann Simpson Leads and Inspires While Giving Back

What does it take to transform community service across an entire region while juggling multiple leadership roles? IAEE Volunteer of the Year Leigh Ann Simpson, CMP is a dynamic force behind the IAEE Southeastern Chapter’s expanded outreach whose innovative approach to mobilizing volunteers and resources has redefined what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Christen Tye is a Fierce Chapter Advocate

IAEE Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter leader Christen Tye is passionate about bridging chapter engagement with professional development in ways that are taking the chapter to new heights. In this exclusive interview, we uncover how this IAEE Chapter Merit Award winner’s leadership approach is creating ripple effects throughout the exhibitions and events community.

2024 IAEE Award Winner Dr. Chin-Hsun (Ken) Tsai is Transforming Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

The intersection of technology and experiential learning has found a champion in Dr. Chin-Hsun (Ken) Tsai, whose pioneering approach has redefined exhibition and event management education. This IAEE Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year has not only elevated Iowa State University's Event Management Program to national prominence, but fundamentally influenced how the next generation of professionals prepare for an ever-evolving industry.
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