Supplier Solutions
These sessions are curated specifically for suppliers and showcase best practices in a variety of areas. Each virtual session will provide key tips suppliers will be able to implement quickly.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/28/2026 at 10:30 AM (CDT)
In today’s competitive trade show landscape, standing out on the exhibit floor is essential to drive meaningful connections and maximize your return on investment. Join us for a dynamic 45-minute webinar packed with creative and actionable exhibitor booth activation ideas and event activation experiences designed to attract attendees, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor, event organizer, or new to the trade show world, discover proven strategies to energize your booth experience, leverage technology, and create memorable interactions that convert visitors into leads and customers. Elevate your presence and take your booth activation to the next level!
In today’s competitive trade show landscape, standing out on the exhibit floor is essential to drive meaningful connections and maximize your return on investment. Join us for a dynamic 45-minute webinar packed with creative and actionable exhibitor booth activation ideas and event activation experiences designed to attract attendees, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor, event organizer, or new to the trade show world, discover proven strategies to energize your booth experience, leverage technology, and create memorable interactions that convert visitors into leads and customers. Elevate your presence and take your booth activation to the next level!
Learning Objectives:
- Explore Creative Activation Concepts: Learn a variety of innovative ideas and themes that capture attention and encourage attendee participation.
- Leverage Technology and Engagement Tools: Understand how interactive tech such as gamification and social media integrations can enhance your booth experience.
- Optimize Booth Layout and Staff Interaction: Gain best practices for booth design and team engagement techniques that foster meaningful conversations and lead generation.
Elizaveta Golikova
Executive Consultant
ET Global
Elizaveta Golikova has been part of the trade show and experiential marketing industry since 2008, building a career that spans both exhibit houses and general contractors, with experience in project management, account management, operations, and business development. In her last leadership role, Elizaveta was a Regional Director of Business Development at Freeman, where she led a team of Business Development Managers. Throughout her career, Elizaveta found that her greatest passion lies in working directly with exhibitors, understanding their business objectives, helping them navigate the complexities of exhibiting, and identifying creative ways to turn their trade show presence into meaningful business results. That passion ultimately led her to her current role as Executive Consultant with ET Global, where she draws on nearly two decades of industry experience to help exhibitors maximize the value of their trade show programs.
Working closely with B2B organizations, Elizaveta helps clients translate their goals into creative exhibit strategies and custom environments. Leveraging ET Global’s custom design and build capabilities, she guides exhibitors from defining objectives and developing the right creative approach through bringing that vision to life on the show floor. Her approach goes beyond simply building a booth, focusing on how strategy, design, and execution can work together to strengthen the brand experience and drive measurable ROI. Elizaveta holds a master’s degree in Hospitality from UNLV and has called Las Vegas home for 20 years. She is an active member of the trade show and events community and serves on the Board of Directors of the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter.
Patrick Loftus
Strategy, Insights, & Research Director
Freeman
Patrick joined Freeman in May 2023 and serves as a Sr. Director of Strategy and Insights. His work focuses on thought leadership research deliverables based on event attendees, exhibitors, and event organizer feedback. He also leads client-specific growth strategy projects. As part of his responsibilities, he conducts addressable market, competitor event, and cohort-specific community needs evaluations to identify unmet attendee and exhibitor needs. Patrick is an experienced manager of survey research, research-based interviews, and data services with a history of working with executives and other functional leaders at Fortune 500 companies and leading trade associations.
Matt Beck
Executive Vice President, Creative
Exhibitus Inc.
Matt Beck is an award-winning experiential creative leader with nearly 15 years shaping high-impact experiences for brands including Toshiba, Deloitte, and Snowflake. A former yacht designer, he leads creative teams to turn audience and brand insight into experiences that influence human behavior in meaningful, measurable ways. Outside the studio, Matt is a husband, father of three, basketball coach and mentor who can still dunk on a good day, serial DIYer, and enthusiastic cook—when his wife lets him.
Josh Frisbie
VP of Creative
Hamilton
For over 20 years, Josh Frisbie has led Hamilton’s award-winning multi-disciplinary creative team, focusing on magnifying customer brands through unique immersive experiences. Frisbie oversees Hamilton's in-house creative experiential studio, StudioH. Under his leadership, StudioH develops campaigns and experiences designed to evoke emotional connectivity with audiences, driving exceptional outcomes. Frisbie maintains a deliberate emphasis on desired customer outcomes and understands how innovative design can support achieving those outcomes. He challenges his creative team and Hamilton’s customers to go the extra mile and stand out with innovative strategy and design, ensuring that Hamilton remains a leader in delivering memorable solutions. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Josh received the 2024 EDPA Designer of the Year Award. He is also a frequent contributor to industry articles and a sought-after speaker at industry events.
This session is eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM Recertification.
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- Freeman Member Supplier - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/19/2026
政治与政策的变动正对商业及专业会展行业产生深远影响……而对此感受最为真切的，莫过于我们行业的各类供应商。从因关税上调导致的成本攀升，到在吸引及培训下一代从业人员方面面临的重重挑战，华盛顿特区的一举一动，正对全美各地展馆的现场运营产生着巨大冲击。诚邀您加入本次活动，聆听 ECA 的 Tommy Goodwin 分享来自华盛顿政坛内部的最新动态；他将带您深入新闻头条背后，剖析这些政策变动对全行业供应商所带来的具体影响。 Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
政治与政策的变动正对商业及专业会展行业产生深远影响……而对此感受最为真切的，莫过于我们行业的各类供应商。从因关税上调导致的成本攀升，到在吸引及培训下一代从业人员方面面临的重重挑战，华盛顿特区的一举一动，正对全美各地展馆现场的运营产生着巨大冲击。诚邀您加入本场活动，聆听ECA（会展业理事会）的Tommy Goodwin为您分享来自华盛顿政坛内部的最新动态；他将带您深入新闻头条背后，剖析这些政策变动对全行业供应商所产生的具体影响。
学习目标：
- 了解对行业供应商产生影响的最新政策及政治动态。
- 探究IAEE（国际展览与活动协会）与ECA如何代表本行业及其供应商开展倡导工作。
- 了解像您这样的供应商如何能够代表IAEE及整个行业积极参与其中。
Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the latest policy and political developments impacting industry suppliers.
- Discover how IAEE and ECA are advocating on behalf of the industry and its suppliers.
- Find out how suppliers like you can get involved on behalf of IAEE and the industry.
Tommy Goodwin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance
Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). The ECA is an association dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s advocacy on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the $396 billion business events landscape.
Prior to joining ECA, he spent more than 20 years leading a wide range of government relations, public affairs, and issue advocacy efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle Corp., AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which business operates. In 2020, The Hill included him in its annual list of association “Top Lobbyists.” He has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King’s College London. He also holds a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Project Management Professional certification from PMI. He currently serves as President of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and the Immediate Past Chair of ASAE’s Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council.
本场次可计入 0.75 个学时，用于 CEM 再认证。
This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
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观看会议：进入直播或点播虚拟会议后，选择 CC 按钮即可查看西班牙语、中文或英语的字幕。
完成点播虚拟课程后：选择中文、西班牙文或英文的课程评估调查。
Download the presentation materials in order to follow along during the session.
To view the session: Once you have entered the live or on-demand virtual session, select the CC button for the closed captions in Chinese.
After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Chinese.
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- Non-member - $79
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/19/2026
Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the latest policy and political developments impacting industry suppliers.
- Discover how IAEE and ECA are advocating on behalf of the industry and its suppliers.
- Find out how suppliers like you can get involved on behalf of IAEE and the industry.
This session is free for IAEE members and is $49 for non-members.
Tommy Goodwin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance
Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). The ECA is an association dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s advocacy on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the $396 billion business events landscape.
Prior to joining ECA, he spent more than 20 years leading a wide range of government relations, public affairs, and issue advocacy efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle Corp., AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which business operates. In 2020, The Hill included him in its annual list of association “Top Lobbyists.” He has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King’s College London. He also holds a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Project Management Professional certification from PMI. He currently serves as President of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and the Immediate Past Chair of ASAE’s Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council.
Esta sesión es elegible para obtener 0,75 horas lectivas para la recertificación CEM.
This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
Descargue los materiales de la presentación para seguirla durante la sesión.
Para ver la sesión: Una vez que haya ingresado a la sesión virtual en vivo o bajo demanda, seleccione el botón CC para activar los subtítulos en españo.
Una vez que haya completado la sesión virtual a demanda: seleccione la encuesta de evaluación de la sesión en español.
Download the presentation materials in order to follow along during the session.
To view the session: Once you have entered the live or on-demand virtual session, select the CC button for the closed captions in Spanish.
After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Spanish.
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- Member - Free!
- Non-member - $79
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/19/2026
Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
Political and policy changes are significantly impacting the business and professional events industry… and nobody knows that more than our industry suppliers. From rising costs due to tariffs to challenges attracting and training our next generation workforce, what’s happening in Washington, D.C., is having a big impact on show floors from coast to coast. Please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as he shares the latest news from inside the Beltway and goes behind the headlines to talk about its impact on suppliers throughout the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the latest policy and political developments impacting industry suppliers.
- Discover how IAEE and ECA are advocating on behalf of the industry and its suppliers.
- Find out how suppliers like you can get involved on behalf of IAEE and the industry.
Tommy Goodwin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance
Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). The ECA is an association dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s advocacy on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the $396 billion business events landscape.
Prior to joining ECA, he spent more than 20 years leading a wide range of government relations, public affairs, and issue advocacy efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle Corp., AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which business operates. In 2020, The Hill included him in its annual list of association “Top Lobbyists.” He has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King’s College London. He also holds a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Project Management Professional certification from PMI. He currently serves as President of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and the Immediate Past Chair of ASAE’s Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council.
This session is eligible to earn 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification.
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- Non-member - $79
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Contains 3 Product(s)
This comprehensive group of sessions will enable you to learn about IAEE Member benefits, State of the Exhibitions and Events Industry, and Sustainability.
This group of sessions will enable you to learn about IAEE Member benefits, State of the Exhibitions and Events Industry, and Sustainability. After registering for this group of sessions, you'll find them in the My Learning tab in the menu bar. These sessions are free for IAEE Members.
Upon completion of each session, credit will be added to your transcript and 1 clock hour will be eligible for CEM recertification.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/18/2026
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the sustainability strategies employed at Expo! Expo! 2025. Participants will learn about the specific environmental, social, and economic initiatives designed to ensure a sustainable event.
- Evaluate the challenges and solutions in implementing large-scale sustainability efforts.
- Identify common obstacles faced during the planning and execution phases and explore how they were addressed effectively.
This session is eligible to earn 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
Hannah Deters, CMP, CEM, SEPC
Director, Events and Sustainability
IAEE
Hannah Deters, CEM, CMP, SEPC, is the Director of Events and Sustainability at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Hannah leads the sustainability initiatives at IAEE and is actively involved in the overall planning and execution of all IAEE and subsidiary-related events. Hannah received her BS in Recreation Management, Business Administration from Pittsburg State University. Prior to joining IAEE, Hannah was the Director of Operations for the Sunflower State Games where she coordinated Kansas’ only amateur Olympic Style sports festival.
Sydney Rhea, CEM
Sustainability Project Delivery Manager
Informa
Sydney Rhea, CEM, serves as the Sustainability Project Delivery Manager for Informa, leading sustainability initiatives across the company’s Agriculture, Aviation, Engineering, Fashion, HIMSS, Licensing, Infrastructure & Construction, New Hope, and SupplySide event portfolios. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality and event management industry, she has been an Operations leader and Event Manager for Informa, the world’s largest trade show organizer. Sydney is also Chair of Meetings Industry Council of Colorado and was honored with TSE Magazines’ 2024 Women To Watch Award. When not working or advocating for sustainability within the events industry, Sydney enjoys spending time with her family at their mini homestead. She loves tending to her chickens, greenhouse, and the 75+ fruit trees and myriad of fruit bushes they grow to harvest fresh produce.
Brandie K. Townsend
Sustainability Manager
Brumark
Brandie K. Townsend is a sustainability strategist specializing in waste diversion and materials management for the exhibitions and events industry. Raised on a dairy farm south of Buffalo, NY, in Chautauqua, she brings a grounded, no-nonsense work ethic to the fast-paced world of tradeshows — pairing rural resilience with deep technical expertise.
With a Master of Architecture from SCAD, Brandie has built a career at the intersection of design, operations, and sustainability. She leads large-scale diversion programs, develops circular-material strategies, and partners with venues, decorators, and exhibitors to keep show-floor materials out of landfills. Her work spans flooring recovery, C&D diversion, zero-waste planning, and sustainable product development, with hands-on experience at major national events.
A TRUE Advisor, LEED AP, and OSHA-certified professional, Brandie has been featured in Waste Today Magazine and has presented nationally on deconstruction, reuse, and circular manufacturing. She currently serves on the Rome, Georgia, Planning and Zoning Commission and previously served on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. Brandie is known for building strong partnerships, simplifying complex waste streams, and creating practical, scalable solutions that help the events industry operate more sustainably, one show floor at a time.
Julia Spangler, SEPC
Sustainability Manager
Honeycomb Strategies
With nearly a decade of experience in sustainable events, Julia Spangler, SEPC, brings keen insight and practical know-how to clients at any stage of their sustainability journey. As a sustainability manager for Events & Experiences at Honeycomb Strategies, Julia helps clients increase compost collection, expand donation programs, and measure progress toward sustainability goals. Through her guidance, clients have achieved EIC Platinum Certification, implemented comprehensive zero-waste strategies, and included social sustainability activations to benefit local communities and amplify audience participation in sustainability efforts. Julia is a skilled sustainability educator who has led courses with The Global Sustainable Tourism Council and featured as a guest speaker on many occasions.
Prior to joining Honeycomb Strategies, Julia owned independent sustainability consultancy Ecosystem Events. She has educated event professionals around the world about sustainability and led waste diversion programs at dozens of events, resulting in waste diversion rates as high as 93%. In her free time, you can find her playing guitar in her folk music band or cooking up fresh veggies from the hobby farm where she resides with her husband, cat, and chickens.
Kelly Massey
Managing Partner & CEO
Grit Productions and Expositions
Kelly Massey is a Managing Partner and CEO at Grit Productions and Expositions. Kelly has been a leader in the meetings and events industry for over 25 years. He has helped hundreds of clients develop and execute innovative and memorable event strategies that maximize revenues, branding, and attendee experience on the show floor. Primarily functioning in the Executive Producer role, Kelly has managed diverse B2B and B2C programs such as Annual Meetings, User Group Conferences, Sales Kick Offs, and unique Brand Activation programs, respectively ranging from 200-5,000+ attendees. He lends his expertise in all aspects of Corporate Event Production and Operations with a focus on adding production value and collaboration between all internal and external team members.
Avery Evans
Account Manager
Grit Productions & Expositions
With her background in corporate event planning, paired with her diligent attention to detail and creativity, Avery Evans has been a valued addition to the Grit Team. Avery leads with a customer-driven, problem-solving mindset, to ensure the events the team produces are executed flawlessly from planning to execution.
This session is eligible for 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
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这一系列内容丰富的课程将使您能够了解 IAEE 会员权益、展览和活动行业的现状以及可持续发展。 This comprehensive group of sessions will enable you to learn about IAEE Member benefits, State of the Exhibitions and Events Industry, and Sustainability.
这一系列内容丰富的课程将使您能够了解 IAEE 会员权益、展览和活动行业的现状以及可持续发展。注册参加这组课程后，您可以在菜单栏的“我的学习”选项卡中找到它们。
This comprehensive group of sessions is free for IAEE Members and will enable participants to learn about IAEE Member benefits, State of the Exhibitions and Events Industry, and Sustainability. After registering for this group of sessions, you'll find them in the My Learning tab in the menu bar.
每完成一次课程，学分将添加到您的成绩单中，并且 1 个课时将有资格获得 CEM 再认证。
Upon completion of each session, credit will be added to your transcript and 1 clock hour will be eligible for CEM recertification.
请下载演示文稿资料，以便在会议期间同步跟随。
观看会议：进入直播或点播虚拟会议后，选择 CC 按钮即可查看西班牙语、中文或英语的字幕。
完成点播虚拟课程后：选择中文、西班牙文或英文的课程评估调查。
Download the presentation materials in order to follow along during the session.
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After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Chinese.
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Sesiones de inicio de la Asociación Internacional de Exposiciones y Eventos (IAEE) Starter Sessions)
Este completo grupo de sesiones le permitirá conocer los beneficios de ser miembro de la IAEE, el estado de la industria de exposiciones y eventos, y la sostenibilidad.
Este completo grupo de sesiones le permitirá conocer los beneficios de ser miembro de la IAEE, el estado de la industria de exposiciones y eventos, y la sostenibilidad. Después de registrarte para este grupo de sesiones, las encontrarás en la pestaña Mi Aprendizaje en la barra de menú.
This comprehensive group of sessions are free for IAEE members and will enable you to learn about IAEE Member benefits, State of the Exhibitions and Events Industry, and Sustainability. After registering for this group of sessions, you'll find them in the My Learning tab in the menu bar.
Al finalizar cada sesión, se agregará crédito a su expediente académico y 1 hora de reloj será elegible para la recertificación de CEM.
Upon completion of each session, credit will be added to your transcript and 1 clock hour will be eligible for CEM recertification.
Descargue los materiales de la presentación para seguirla durante la sesión.
Para ver la sesión: Una vez que haya ingresado a la sesión virtual en vivo o bajo demanda, seleccione el botón CC para activar los subtítulos en españo.
Una vez que haya completado la sesión virtual a demanda: seleccione la encuesta de evaluación de la sesión en español.
Download the presentation materials in order to follow along during the session.
To view the session: Once you have entered the live or on-demand virtual session, select the CC button for the closed captions in Spanish.
After you have completed the on-demand virtual session: select the session evaluation survey in Spanish.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/18/2026
Únase a nosotros en este interesante seminario web que explorará las iniciativas de sostenibilidad de Expo! Expo! 2025. A través de un estudio de caso detallado presentado desde la perspectiva del organizador del evento, el contratista general, el expositor y el ponente, los asistentes aprenderán cómo Expo! Expo! 2025 sirve de modelo para la planificación y ejecución de eventos sostenibles, destacando soluciones innovadoras y lecciones aprendidas que pueden aplicarse a futuros eventos. Esta sesión profundizará en las estrategias integrales implementadas para minimizar el impacto ambiental, promover la responsabilidad social y fomentar la resiliencia económica durante el evento. Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
Únase a nosotros en este interesante seminario web que explorará las iniciativas de sostenibilidad de Expo! Expo! 2025. A través de un estudio de caso detallado presentado desde la perspectiva del organizador del evento, el contratista general, el expositor y el ponente, los asistentes aprenderán cómo Expo! Expo! 2025 sirve de modelo para la planificación y ejecución de eventos sostenibles, destacando soluciones innovadoras y lecciones aprendidas que pueden aplicarse a futuros eventos. Esta sesión profundizará en las estrategias integrales implementadas para minimizar el impacto ambiental, promover la responsabilidad social y fomentar la resiliencia económica durante el evento.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
- Analizar las estrategias de sostenibilidad implementadas en Expo! Expo! 2025. Los participantes aprenderán sobre las iniciativas ambientales, sociales y económicas específicas diseñadas para garantizar un evento sostenible.
- Evaluar los desafíos y las soluciones en la implementación de iniciativas de sostenibilidad a gran escala.
- Identificar los obstáculos comunes que se presentan durante las fases de planificación y ejecución y explorar cómo se abordaron de manera efectiva.
Esta sesión es válida para obtener 1 hora de crédito para la recertificación CEM.
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the sustainability strategies employed at Expo! Expo! 2025. Participants will learn about the specific environmental, social, and economic initiatives designed to ensure a sustainable event.
- Evaluate the challenges and solutions in implementing large-scale sustainability efforts.
- Identify common obstacles faced during the planning and execution phases and explore how they were addressed effectively.
This session is eligible to earn 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
Kelly Massey
Managing Partner & CEO
Grit Productions and Expositions
Kelly Massey is a Managing Partner and CEO at Grit Productions and Expositions. Kelly has been a leader in the meetings and events industry for over 25 years. He has helped hundreds of clients develop and execute innovative and memorable event strategies that maximize revenues, branding, and attendee experience on the show floor. Primarily functioning in the Executive Producer role, Kelly has managed diverse B2B and B2C programs such as Annual Meetings, User Group Conferences, Sales Kick Offs, and unique Brand Activation programs, respectively ranging from 200-5,000+ attendees. He lends his expertise in all aspects of Corporate Event Production and Operations with a focus on adding production value and collaboration between all internal and external team members.
Hannah Deters, CMP, CEM, SEPC
Director, Events and Sustainability
IAEE
Hannah Deters, CEM, CMP, SEPC, is the Director of Events and Sustainability at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Hannah leads the sustainability initiatives at IAEE and is actively involved in the overall planning and execution of all IAEE and subsidiary-related events. Hannah received her BS in Recreation Management, Business Administration from Pittsburg State University. Prior to joining IAEE, Hannah was the Director of Operations for the Sunflower State Games where she coordinated Kansas’ only amateur Olympic Style sports festival.
Sydney Rhea, CEM
Sustainability Project Delivery Manager
Informa
Sydney Rhea, CEM, serves as the Sustainability Project Delivery Manager for Informa, leading sustainability initiatives across the company’s Agriculture, Aviation, Engineering, Fashion, HIMSS, Licensing, Infrastructure & Construction, New Hope, and SupplySide event portfolios. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality and event management industry, she has been an Operations leader and Event Manager for Informa, the world’s largest trade show organizer. Sydney is also Chair of Meetings Industry Council of Colorado and was honored with TSE Magazines’ 2024 Women To Watch Award. When not working or advocating for sustainability within the events industry, Sydney enjoys spending time with her family at their mini homestead. She loves tending to her chickens, greenhouse, and the 75+ fruit trees and myriad of fruit bushes they grow to harvest fresh produce.
Avery Evans
Account Manager
Grit Productions & Expositions
With her background in corporate event planning, paired with her diligent attention to detail and creativity, Avery Evans has been a valued addition to the Grit Team. Avery leads with a customer-driven, problem-solving mindset, to ensure the events the team produces are executed flawlessly from planning to execution.
Julia Spangler, SEPC
Sustainability Manager
Honeycomb Strategies
With nearly a decade of experience in sustainable events, Julia Spangler, SEPC, brings keen insight and practical know-how to clients at any stage of their sustainability journey. As a sustainability manager for Events & Experiences at Honeycomb Strategies, Julia helps clients increase compost collection, expand donation programs, and measure progress toward sustainability goals. Through her guidance, clients have achieved EIC Platinum Certification, implemented comprehensive zero-waste strategies, and included social sustainability activations to benefit local communities and amplify audience participation in sustainability efforts. Julia is a skilled sustainability educator who has led courses with The Global Sustainable Tourism Council and featured as a guest speaker on many occasions.
Prior to joining Honeycomb Strategies, Julia owned independent sustainability consultancy Ecosystem Events. She has educated event professionals around the world about sustainability and led waste diversion programs at dozens of events, resulting in waste diversion rates as high as 93%. In her free time, you can find her playing guitar in her folk music band or cooking up fresh veggies from the hobby farm where she resides with her husband, cat, and chickens.
Brandie K. Townsend
Sustainability Manager
Brumark
Brandie K. Townsend is a sustainability strategist specializing in waste diversion and materials management for the exhibitions and events industry. Raised on a dairy farm south of Buffalo, NY, in Chautauqua, she brings a grounded, no-nonsense work ethic to the fast-paced world of tradeshows — pairing rural resilience with deep technical expertise.
With a Master of Architecture from SCAD, Brandie has built a career at the intersection of design, operations, and sustainability. She leads large-scale diversion programs, develops circular-material strategies, and partners with venues, decorators, and exhibitors to keep show-floor materials out of landfills. Her work spans flooring recovery, C&D diversion, zero-waste planning, and sustainable product development, with hands-on experience at major national events.
A TRUE Advisor, LEED AP, and OSHA-certified professional, Brandie has been featured in Waste Today Magazine and has presented nationally on deconstruction, reuse, and circular manufacturing. She currently serves on the Rome, Georgia, Planning and Zoning Commission and previously served on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. Brandie is known for building strong partnerships, simplifying complex waste streams, and creating practical, scalable solutions that help the events industry operate more sustainably, one show floor at a time.
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诚邀您参加本次富有启发性的网络研讨会，共同探讨 2025 年世博会的各项可持续发展举措。我们将从活动组织者、总承包商、参展商和演讲者的角度出发，通过深入的案例研究，向与会者展示 2025 年世博会如何成为可持续活动规划和执行的典范，并重点介绍可应用于未来活动的创新解决方案和经验教训。本次研讨会将深入探讨世博会期间为最大限度地减少环境影响、促进社会责任和增强经济韧性而实施的全面战略。 Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
诚邀您参加本次富有启发性的网络研讨会，共同探讨 2025 年世博会的各项可持续发展举措。我们将从活动组织者、总承包商、参展商和演讲者的角度，深入剖析案例研究，让与会者了解 2025 年世博会如何成为可持续活动规划和执行的典范，并重点介绍可应用于未来活动的创新解决方案和经验教训。本次研讨会将深入探讨世博会期间为最大限度地减少环境影响、促进社会责任和增强经济韧性而实施的全面战略。
学习目标：
分析 2025 年世博会采用的可持续发展战略。参与者将了解旨在确保活动可持续性的具体环境、社会和经济举措。
评估实施大规模可持续发展措施所面临的挑战和解决方案。
识别规划和执行阶段遇到的常见障碍，并探讨如何有效应对这些障碍。
本次研讨会可计入 1 个学时，用于 CEM 认证续期。Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor, exhibitor, and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the sustainability strategies employed at Expo! Expo! 2025. Participants will learn about the specific environmental, social, and economic initiatives designed to ensure a sustainable event.
- Evaluate the challenges and solutions in implementing large-scale sustainability efforts.
- Identify common obstacles faced during the planning and execution phases and explore how they were addressed effectively.
This session is eligible to earn 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
Hannah Deters, CMP, CEM, SEPC
Director, Events and Sustainability
IAEE
Hannah Deters, CEM, CMP, SEPC, is the Director of Events and Sustainability at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Hannah leads the sustainability initiatives at IAEE and is actively involved in the overall planning and execution of all IAEE and subsidiary-related events. Hannah received her BS in Recreation Management, Business Administration from Pittsburg State University. Prior to joining IAEE, Hannah was the Director of Operations for the Sunflower State Games where she coordinated Kansas’ only amateur Olympic Style sports festival.
Brandie K. Townsend
Sustainability Manager
Brumark
Brandie K. Townsend is a sustainability strategist specializing in waste diversion and materials management for the exhibitions and events industry. Raised on a dairy farm south of Buffalo, NY, in Chautauqua, she brings a grounded, no-nonsense work ethic to the fast-paced world of tradeshows — pairing rural resilience with deep technical expertise.
With a Master of Architecture from SCAD, Brandie has built a career at the intersection of design, operations, and sustainability. She leads large-scale diversion programs, develops circular-material strategies, and partners with venues, decorators, and exhibitors to keep show-floor materials out of landfills. Her work spans flooring recovery, C&D diversion, zero-waste planning, and sustainable product development, with hands-on experience at major national events.
A TRUE Advisor, LEED AP, and OSHA-certified professional, Brandie has been featured in Waste Today Magazine and has presented nationally on deconstruction, reuse, and circular manufacturing. She currently serves on the Rome, Georgia, Planning and Zoning Commission and previously served on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. Brandie is known for building strong partnerships, simplifying complex waste streams, and creating practical, scalable solutions that help the events industry operate more sustainably, one show floor at a time.
Avery Evans
Account Manager
Grit Productions & Expositions
With her background in corporate event planning, paired with her diligent attention to detail and creativity, Avery Evans has been a valued addition to the Grit Team. Avery leads with a customer-driven, problem-solving mindset, to ensure the events the team produces are executed flawlessly from planning to execution.
Julia Spangler, SEPC
Sustainability Manager
Honeycomb Strategies
With nearly a decade of experience in sustainable events, Julia Spangler, SEPC, brings keen insight and practical know-how to clients at any stage of their sustainability journey. As a sustainability manager for Events & Experiences at Honeycomb Strategies, Julia helps clients increase compost collection, expand donation programs, and measure progress toward sustainability goals. Through her guidance, clients have achieved EIC Platinum Certification, implemented comprehensive zero-waste strategies, and included social sustainability activations to benefit local communities and amplify audience participation in sustainability efforts. Julia is a skilled sustainability educator who has led courses with The Global Sustainable Tourism Council and featured as a guest speaker on many occasions.
Prior to joining Honeycomb Strategies, Julia owned independent sustainability consultancy Ecosystem Events. She has educated event professionals around the world about sustainability and led waste diversion programs at dozens of events, resulting in waste diversion rates as high as 93%. In her free time, you can find her playing guitar in her folk music band or cooking up fresh veggies from the hobby farm where she resides with her husband, cat, and chickens.
Kelly Massey
Managing Partner & CEO
Grit Productions and Expositions
Kelly Massey is a Managing Partner and CEO at Grit Productions and Expositions. Kelly has been a leader in the meetings and events industry for over 25 years. He has helped hundreds of clients develop and execute innovative and memorable event strategies that maximize revenues, branding, and attendee experience on the show floor. Primarily functioning in the Executive Producer role, Kelly has managed diverse B2B and B2C programs such as Annual Meetings, User Group Conferences, Sales Kick Offs, and unique Brand Activation programs, respectively ranging from 200-5,000+ attendees. He lends his expertise in all aspects of Corporate Event Production and Operations with a focus on adding production value and collaboration between all internal and external team members.
Sydney Rhea, CEM
Sustainability Project Delivery Manager
Informa
Sydney Rhea, CEM, serves as the Sustainability Project Delivery Manager for Informa, leading sustainability initiatives across the company’s Agriculture, Aviation, Engineering, Fashion, HIMSS, Licensing, Infrastructure & Construction, New Hope, and SupplySide event portfolios. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality and event management industry, she has been an Operations leader and Event Manager for Informa, the world’s largest trade show organizer. Sydney is also Chair of Meetings Industry Council of Colorado and was honored with TSE Magazines’ 2024 Women To Watch Award. When not working or advocating for sustainability within the events industry, Sydney enjoys spending time with her family at their mini homestead. She loves tending to her chickens, greenhouse, and the 75+ fruit trees and myriad of fruit bushes they grow to harvest fresh produce.
本次课程可计入1个学时，用于CEM资格证书的重新认证。
This session is eligible for 1 clock hour towards CEM recertification.
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