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SIRC SUMMER SERIES- Wednesday, June 24, 3:00pm EST

EVENTS! EVENTS! EVENTS!

Everything you want to know about events, exhibitions, and meeting management!                             

The history, the purpose, the types, new trends and products, career paths and what the future holds for events due to COVID 19.

Join David Dubois, CMP, CAE, CTA, FASAE

President and CEO of International Association of Exhibitions and Events(IAEE)

MSU Hospitality Business Alumni David DuBois, has been an active and passionate contributor in the event and exhibition industry for 40 years. A career rich in unique management and leadership positions has fostered his collaborative approach to advancing the industry, making him a pioneer in the field. In his current position as President and CEO of IAEE, Managing a team of 25, DuBois drives highly successful programs that benefit the industry as a whole.

 

DuBois began his career with Sheraton Corporation in various sales positions including Regional Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing Programs. He has served as both President and CEO, and Senior Vice President of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) where he was responsible for all operations and a $7 million budget. As Senior Vice President, he managed the development of 15 new chapters and was responsible for magazine advertising sales, membership recruitment and retention. 

 

DuBois has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Meeting Professionals International (MPI). During this time, he supported programs and services for more than 16,000 members worldwide, and served as the Executive Vice President of the MPI Foundation. David was also MPI’s Vice President of Sales and Key Account Management and Vice President of Corporate Services.

 

DuBois was also President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau where he had oversight and full responsibility of 42 staff, with the responsibility of attracting convention and tourism business with a $8.5 million budget.

 

In 2019, DuBois was inducted into the Events Industry Council’s “Hall of Leaders,” one of the industry’s most prestigious honors!

 

We look forward to having you meet our alum to discuss EVENTS!  See you on Zoom!!

 

 

Zoom Link:  https://msu.zoom.us/j/91572921300