Mindy leads a global, $10M+ events portfolio, delivering large-scale conventions with speed, precision, and impact. Known for decisive leadership and smart risk-taking, Mindy reimagined eXp’s annual meeting format and produced eXpcon Miami for thousands of agents in just 90 days; balancing innovation, budget discipline, and people-first design to elevate agent experience and business results.

Kyle leads large-scale brand experiences by uniting creative ambition with technical precision. He led the creative and production vision for Disney Upfront 2025, delivering a four-floor immersive experience at the Javits Center that redefined live storytelling. He helped scale the company from $26M to nearly $100M and created NMR Connect, a partner learning platform focused on technology, design, and audience impact.

Leader. Strategist. Execution specialist. Liz is a driving force at Live Marketing, a B2B event powerhouse. Known for a relentless focus on the big picture and microscopic details, she leads a team turning bold concepts into seamless, world-class events. Beyond her “day job”, she recently launched the Partners in Success Summit and reimagined EDPA’s conference, with record turnout and performance.

Adele leads Veeam’s global event marketing portfolio, aligning flagship programs to support brand awareness, pipeline results, and community building. Over the past year, she built a global Center of Event Excellence, redefining how teams operate and collaborate through shared tools, playbooks, and measurement frameworks. The work delivered above-benchmark satisfaction scores and a 21% year-over-year increase in event-driven pipeline.

Kim leads Procore’s flagship event strategy, blending creativity and operational excellence with long-term strategic planning. Last year, she transformed Procore’s Groundbreak conference, delivering a 27% increase in attendance, record sponsorship and registration revenue, and a 14% lift in brand sentiment, while securing long-term venues to support future growth.

Keri leads corporate event marketing as a strategic growth driver, blending operational excellence with strategic insight to elevate brand perception. Over the past year, she helped transform Danaher’s approach to scientific engagement, uniting teams across brands to tell a shared innovation story. Her work strengthened collaboration and elevated how Danaher shows up across life sciences and diagnostics.

Uzi leads digital strategy at Kenes Group, designing technology that enhances learning, engagement, and value for global congresses. Over the past year, he advanced proprietary platforms and AI tools that expanded access to scientific content, streamlined exhibitor ROI, and improved the delegate journey. His work has set new standards for scalable, data-driven hybrid experiences.

Dahlia leads digital experience strategy with a human-centered approach, using technology to create inclusive, engaging, and meaningful events. Over the past year, she shaped large-scale digital programs including PMI’s Virtual Expo, reaching more than 85,000 global participants. Her work redefined virtual engagement through interactive formats that made digital experiences feel personal, energizing, and impactful.

Kimberly leads ORCID’s digital and hybrid events, designing accessible programs that build trust and strengthen global research communities. Over the past year, she created data-driven programming like Ask Me Anything: Librarians Leading ORCID Adoption, responding to audience feedback with practical guidance and high interaction. She also expanded ORCID’s on-demand library to extend impact beyond live sessions.

Sina designs event experiences that turn participation into community, blending creativity, storytelling, and connection. In the past year, she led engagement design for the ISPIM Innovation Conference in Norway, transforming a limited budget into a high-impact experience. Her Viking-inspired social campaign and peer tribes helped 92% of first-time attendees feel welcomed and connected.

Kim designs immersive learning experiences that turn education into active participation for veterinary professionals. Over the past year, she introduced game-based learning at WVC Vegas, including interactive side quests and a collaborative escape room. These designs boosted engagement, improved knowledge retention, and helped thousands of attendees apply learning directly to clinical practice.

David designs human-centered event environments that boost performance and business results. He led the creation of Circadian Cove, the only circadian rhythm programmed wellness lounge activated at IMEX America, aligning space, movement, food, and recovery with human energy patterns. It increased dwell time, session engagement, and lead outcomes by designing for physiology, not hype.

Bianca is a groundbreaker for creating the Accessibility Exchange, a first-of-its-kind, open forum where event professionals can openly learn, ask questions, and build confidence around accessibility. By removing stigma and making accessibility practical and approachable, she has shifted how the industry talks about – and applies – accessibility in real event settings.

Kyle is a values-driven leader advancing inclusion, belonging, and organizational stewardship across the business events industry. As Chair of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association during a pivotal transition, he helped rebuild trust, strengthen governance, and stabilize operations. While the association serves LGBT+ meeting professionals, his leadership extended its impact across the industry, influencing more inclusive events and environments for LGBT+ communities.

Nuria is a groundbreaker advancing equity and access through first-of-its-kind AI-powered simulation training. By challenging traditional education models, she created an award-winning program that helps healthcare professionals recognize and reduce weight and diabetes stigma, build empathy, and strengthen inclusive communication—setting a new standard for human-centred learning.

Through the Reach Back Project, Bianca has created meaningful pathways into the business events industry by introducing middle school students from underrepresented communities to career opportunities they may not have otherwise seen. The program has already led to mentorships, internships, and expanded access to future careers in hospitality and events.

Elena Fis has delivered measurable environmental and community impact through her leadership of the Kenes Sustainability Dream Team. From launching the Kenes Forest in Tanzania to embedding sustainability across global events, their work turns purpose into action. By engaging communities, partners, and delegates, this volunteer-led team has created a scalable model for real environmental and social impact.

Joyce Leveston drives lasting impact by building talent pipelines and strengthening the business events ecosystem through inclusive leadership. Over the past year, she has expanded mentorship and career development for emerging professionals of color, creating access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities that strengthen the industry overall.

Carine Desroches strengthens the NYPCMA community through thoughtful service and member-focused leadership. Over the past year, she elevated the chapter’s marketing and social presence, launched informal meetups and member spotlights, and helped create accessible ways for members to connect, engage, and feel a strong sense of belonging within the chapter.

Melissa delivers outstanding service to the Capital Chapter through hands-on board and committee leadership.  She has led chapter-wide SOP development, driven member-facing marketing campaigns like the All Access Pass, streamlined event processes and supported management company transitions.  She also serves as a local leader for the HQ Collective program in Southern New Jersey.

Lindsay Williams has provided outstanding service to the GMC Chapter through sustained volunteer leadership, board service, and financial stewardship as Treasurer. She built pipelines for emerging professionals, helped launch the GMC Mentorship Program, and strengthened financial oversight, budgeting, and transparency to ensure long-term stability and confidence in chapter operations.

Lori is a trusted destination partner who delivers results at scale. Over the past year, she executed IPW 2025 and partnered with clients and stakeholders to deliver neighborhood activations for Maritz ESN Together, Black-owned business activations for NAACP attendees, and a once-in-a-lifetime Wrigley Field dinner for ELX – combining creativity, reliability, and collaborative leadership.

Joy Cmiel is known for showing up as a true extension of her clients’ teams. This past year, she combined strategic sourcing, thoughtful advocacy, and hands-on support to solve complex challenges, strengthen hotel partnerships, and ensure seamless execution—earning lasting trust from clients who rely on her well beyond the contract.

Karen Staples is a trusted destination partner known for pairing strategic leadership with thoughtful, high-touch service. In the past year, she guided clients through complex planning challenges in Salt Lake City with transparency, creativity, and care—curating memorable site experiences, protecting client trust, and delivering solutions that balanced destination priorities with long-term client success.