Michael Dargavel, CEM

Michael Dargavel, CEM, Vice President, Association and Events Management

Michael Dargavel, CEM is Vice President of Association and Events Management (A&E Management), a Toronto based Association Management Company (AMC). A&E Management is a full service AMC providing specialized services to both trade and professional associations.

Michael produces several conferences, trade shows and events each year, within industries such as the apparel, toys, telecommunication and health care. In 2006, he created the 100% Fresh Trade Show. In 2009, Michael created the highly successful Profile Show, an apparel show incorporating all commodities of the industry. In 2011, Michael merged the Profile Show with the Ontario Fashion Exhibitors show to become Canada’s largest apparel and accessories show.

Michael Dargavel was awarded the prestigious 2018 Hall of Fame Industry Builder Award from Meetings + Incentive Travel Magazine. Mr. Dargavel was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Trade and Consumer Show Industry in Canada, including his ongoing leadership and support of the CEM (Certified in Exposition Management) program in Canada.

Michael has served as Certified in Exhibition Learning Program (CEM) faculty for the past ten years offered by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and currently sits on the CEM Commission.

Prior to joining Association and Events Management, Michael spent 20 years in the hospitality industry.