Maximizing your ROI from Trade Shows

May 27th, 2026

8:30am PST / 11:30am EST

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Speakers:
  • Larry Hanson

    Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect

  • Marcos Santiago

    Global Director of B2B Trade Shows and Events, Intercontinental Hotels Group, IHG

  • Joseph Colangelo

    Co-Founder, Bear Analytics

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Made for Me:

Personalization to Transform Modern Event Experiences, Fostering Impact and Attendee Loyalty

July 23rd, 2026

10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST

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Speakers:
  • Adam Briggs

    Senior Vice President, Operations, ConferenceDirect

  • Brian Ludwig

    Executive Vice President of Sales, Cvent

Today's attendees expect more than a one‑size‑fits‑all agenda—they want experiences and connections that feel relevant, intuitive, and uniquely theirs. Join the latest edition of ConferenceDirect's Virtual Industry Insights where we'll discuss the core principles of event personalization, why it's reshaping the industry, and how you can bring it to life in your events. You'll walk away with strategies to personalize content, networking, communications, and onsite journeys using tools available now.

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What is Happening Now in the Meetings Industry

September 8th, 2026

10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST

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Speakers:
  • Larry Hanson

    Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect

  • Rosemarie Rosetta, PhD

    CEO & Founder, Rossetti Enterprises LLC, Disability Inclusion & Embracing Change Expert, Accessibility Consultant

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Why ConferenceDirect?

Experience Matters

At ConferenceDirect our industry experience runs deep.
We are professionals, consultants, and meeting management specialists.

Since our founding in 1998, we have grown to become one of the largest and most respected meeting and event management firms in the world. Through a strategic, consultative approach, we leverage our experience to partner with clients to reduce costs, increase revenue, minimize risk, and elevate the attendee experience.

Full-Service Meeting Solution

As a global, full-service meeting and event management company, ConferenceDirect partners with customers on every aspect of their meetings and events to ensure objectives are met and attendees have an exceptional experience.

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From strategic planning and sourcing to execution and post-event evaluation, our experienced team delivers comprehensive solutions designed to reduce costs, minimize risk, and maximize event impact.

Our full suite of meeting and event services includes venue sourcing and contract management, conference management, incentive travel, cruise services, strategic meetings management, event marketing, green and sustainable meetings, experience design, vendor management, registration and housing, event technology and mobile apps, and virtual and hybrid events—providing end-to-end meeting solutions for programs of any size or complexity worldwide.

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Assisting Our Customers

As an industry leader we believe in keeping our customers current on hot topics and trends.

Customer Educational Opportunities
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Customized Customer
Data & Strategy

ConferenceDirect offers a variety of tools and resources designed to help our customers elevate their events and make data-driven decisions.

CD Analytics

CD Analytics is ConferenceDirect’s proprietary reporting platform that provides customers with real-time insight into individual events or an aggregate view across multiple events.

This powerful tool delivers visibility into key metrics, including:

  • Total Room Nights
  • Hotel Average Rate
  • Spend by Hotel Brand
  • Spend by Destination
  • Cost Savings
  • RFP Data
Personalized Post-Conference & Cost Savings Reports

For every event managed by ConferenceDirect, we provide a detailed Post-Conference and Cost Savings Report.

These reports outline the measurable savings achieved for your event and include strategic recommendations from our associates to support future planning and continued success.

Post-Conference Surveys

At ConferenceDirect, we believe in the voice of the customer. Each year, we administer more than 16,000 surveys across all of our service lines to gather valuable feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

In 2025, we achieved an overall customer satisfaction score of 9.7 out of 10, with 10 representing excellence. We use this feedback-driven approach to consistently enhance the quality and value of our services.

How We Give Back

Our commitment to the communities we serve is a natural extension of who we are.

We work with our customers on integrating their important focuses into their meetings and events.

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Partner Organizations

Our commitment to the communities we serve is a natural extension of who we are. We support programs and organizations that believe in creating a better world:

Industry Awards & Recognition

CVENT Platinum: Agency Partner

A Cvent Platinum Partner is an elite, top-tier designation awarded to only 1% of Cvent’s 1,700+ agency partners, recognizing superior expertise in utilizing Cvent event management technology.

CMI Top 25

ConferenceDirect has continuously been named to the CMI 25, awarded by MeetingsNet Magazine, annual list of the largest full-service meeting and incentive travel management companies focused on the U.S. corporate market.

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Maximizing your ROI from Trade Shows

May 27th, 2026

8:30am PST / 11:30am EST

EVENT DETAILS

Speakers:
  • Larry Hanson

    Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect

  • Marcos Santiago

    Global Director of B2B Trade Shows and Events, Intercontinental Hotels Group, IHG

  • Joseph Colangelo

    Co-Founder, Bear Analytics

RSVP Now!

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Name*

Made for Me:

Personalization to Transform Modern Event Experiences, Fostering Impact and Attendee Loyalty

July 23rd, 2026

10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST

EVENT DETAILS

Speakers:
  • Adam Briggs

    Senior Vice President, Operations, ConferenceDirect

  • Brian Ludwig

    Executive Vice President of Sales, Cvent

Today's attendees expect more than a one‑size‑fits‑all agenda—they want experiences and connections that feel relevant, intuitive, and uniquely theirs. Join the latest edition of ConferenceDirect's Virtual Industry Insights where we'll discuss the core principles of event personalization, why it's reshaping the industry, and how you can bring it to life in your events. You'll walk away with strategies to personalize content, networking, communications, and onsite journeys using tools available now.

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Accessibility:

What is Happening Now in the Meetings Industry

September 8th, 2026

10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST

EVENT DETAILS

Speakers:
  • Larry Hanson

    Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect

  • Rosemarie Rosetta, PhD

    CEO & Founder, Rossetti Enterprises LLC, Disability Inclusion & Embracing Change Expert, Accessibility Consultant

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