Wayne Crawford, CEM
You’ll find few professionals in the events space with the breadth and depth of experience that Wayne possesses. He has a track record of success as an event organizer with launches and properties of all sizes, in a large array of verticals, for both association and for-profit organizations. Wayne also has successfully worked in sales leadership on the tech supplier side of the industry, assisting several companies in dramatic growth, leading to corporate acquisition. Wayne is passionate about Salesforce.com, event technology, and data science, and has assisted numerous organizations in their growth by scaling sales teams, processes, and compensation mechanisms.
Jim Forlenza
Jim established himself as a global events leader well before it was chic to enter international markets. He has created events and led business development and event teams across the globe. A strategic business sense, an entrepreneurial spirit, the enjoyment of working in pressurized environments, and strong team-building and leadership skills are the core of his successful career. In addition to overseeing dozens of event launches and merger and acquisition opportunities, Jim has a deep understanding of both volunteer-driven organizations, as well as for-profit entities, on both domestic and international stages. Jim has a keen instinct for reimagining and revitalizing shows, helping to rehabilitate numerous well-known events.