AI Isn’t the Destination, It’s How You And Your Events Keep Advancing

Nancy Drapeau, IPC. Is a market research veteran with more than 31 years in the business-to-business exhibitions industry. As CEIR’s Vice President of Research, Ms. Drapeau conducts industry wide studies and reports on current trends in the exhibition industry. In 2019, she was named to BizBash’s 1,000 Most Influential People in Events list. She holds a BA in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s in Advanced European and International Studies from l’Institut Européen des Hautes Études Internationales. She is an AC Nielsen Burke Institute trained focus group moderator. She is a well-respected industry speaker and an active member of the Industry Insights Association and has served on the Event Industry Council’s (EIC) Research & Advocacy Task Force. She lives in Maine, with her husband and a border collie named Moxie.

Rachel Grunder is the Director of Sales at the National American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA). Rachel is a dedicated sales leader with a fervent commitment to fostering meaningful connections within the business community. Her unwavering focus on supporting and amplifying the goals of others has defined her tenure in trade shows and media. Currently steering her expertise and passion towards NATDA, she strives to nurture and expand partnerships with our esteemed members, elevating their journey as exhibitors, vendors, and sponsors. Based in the picturesque Colorado Front Range, Rachel finds balance with her family, immersing herself in the boundless wonders of the great outdoors during her leisure time.

Steven Carlisle, VP Data, Digital & Marketing – North America, is a strategic B2B marketing leader with over 15 years of expertise in driving growth. He develops and executes data-driven, multi-channel campaigns designed to acquire and retain VIP audiences, consistently proving marketing's direct contribution to revenue goals. Steven is deeply committed to exploring and implementing artificial intelligence for next-level marketing performance.

Chris Pendley is the Director of Data & Digital Services which is the U.S. subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt. Chris entered the exhibitions and events industry over a decade ago and has been steadily making a name for himself. In 2021 Chris was on the IAEE Southeastern Chapter Board.