Who’s Coming
2026 Attendee List
Leaders, innovators, and rising professionals from across the exhibition, meeting, and event services industry.
| Name | Company | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Mitchell | Overland Park Convention Center | General Manager |
| Charles Starks | Music City Center | CEO |
| Chris Schimek | Freeman | President, Event & Exhibit Services |
| Darren Temple | The Expo Group | Chief Growth Officer |
| Julie Kagy | ESCA | Executive Director |
| Kevin Small | GES | Vice President Exhibitor Success |
| Laure Chachere | Freeman | SVP Customer Experience |
| Luke Cox | Candr Talent | Co-Founder & CEO |
| Maddy Ryley | Trade Show Executive Media Group | Managing Editor |
| Matthew Raisner | Candr Talent | Co-Founder & COO |
| Pete Carroll | GES | VP of Operations |
| Randy Pekowski | The Expo Group | CEO |
| Seth Kagy | Navy Pier | General Manager |
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