Doug Emslie was most recently CEO of Tarsus Group, having joined the business when it was launched in 1998. He previously held senior positions at Blenheim Group plc and after its takeover, United Business Media plc. He is a past Chairman and Director of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), as well as past Chairman of the Events Industry Alliance. He is a board member of US industry advocacy body, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and was also the first international board member of the US industry trade body, SISO, where he went on to serve as Chair. Doug oversaw the acquisition of Tarsus Group by Informa plc. and now, as head of Cuil Bay Capital, he is rapidly expanding his events investment portfolio with more than 10 assets to date including Raccoon Media, Jacobs Media, Easyfairs and Life Sciences Connect. In his spare time, he runs marathons and ultra-marathons around the world. He also is Chairman of the Trustees of the Green Hub for Teens charity.

Kerry is founder and CEO of Metacomet Advisors, which provides strategic advisory and board services to technology, marketing services, information companies and event owners and, via Metacomet Ventures, co-invests in early stage and growth businesses. Kerry co-founded and served as a director and CEO of Questex, a leading global business information and event producer, and previously held senior executive positions at Reed Exhibitions, Advanstar, and IDG. His industry affiliations include prior service as chairman at the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and service as board member of Connectiv, the global business information association division of SIIA.

Liz Irving is the President of Clarion Events North America, where she leads strategic direction across the business with a focus on customer insights, commercial effectiveness, digital innovation, and product development. With over 20 years in the events industry, Liz is known for her strategic vision, customer-first mindset, and commitment to evolving the value of face-to-face and digital experiences. Her leadership fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, earning her recognition as one of the most influential figures in the events space. Liz serves as Chair of SISO’s Marketing SIG, sits on the Boards of SISO and UFI, and actively contributes to event tech advisory groups. She holds degrees from Niagara University and the University of New Haven, and a digital marketing certificate from Cornell. Liz lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and a lively household of pets, and volunteers regularly in her local community.

Will Lee is the CEO of ADWEEK, the leading media brand and platform serving the marketing and advertising industry. Prior to ADWEEK, Will served as Chief Operating Officer of NPR, overseeing strategy, transformation, and growth for the revered news and cultural organization and its network of 249 member stations. Previously, Will led the digital businesses for PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, and The Hollywood Reporter, and has two decades of experience in content creation, audience expansion, brand development and a continuing commitment to and evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Will lives in New York City with his wife Suejin and son Troy.

As CEO of Questex, Paul Miller drives the company’s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a leader in the experience economy. A proven business leader, he has successfully grown companies with revenues between $30 million and $250 million. He played a key role in the $1.2 billion sale of Penton to Informa. Before Questex, Paul was President of Informa’s Industry & Infrastructure Intelligence, where he focused on innovation and ROI for customers. He also served as President of Penton’s Industry Group and CEO of UBM Tech, overseeing digital transformation and international expansion. Paul holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and a Marketing Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Matt Yorke is the Chief Executive Officer of The Channel Company, a global provider of news, insights, events, and marketing services for the IT industry. He assumed the role in January 2024, bringing with him over 30 years of leadership experience in media, marketing, and technology. Before joining The Channel Company, Matt served as Global Chief Revenue Officer at Foundry, where he oversaw revenue growth across media, data, events, and SaaS solutions, while also leading four strategic acquisitions that transformed the company into a modern marketing technology provider. His previous leadership roles include Chief Digital Officer at Northstar Travel Group and Chief Marketing Officer at Arizent, along with senior roles at OMD and IDG. Matt is widely recognized for driving digital transformation and pioneering growth strategies using AI and customer-centric innovation. He has received multiple industry honors for his vision and impact on B2B media and marketing.

Mike Carlucci is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the events and exhibitions industry. Since joining Clarion Events in 2014, he has played a pivotal role in transforming North America's sales, operations, and service functions, driving significant revenue growth. As Chief Operating Officer, Carlucci oversees the commercial vision for customer success, sales enablement, and operational excellence, ensuring scalable growth and profitability. In 2023, his role expanded to include management of the key attendee team, where he continues to enhance customer-centric strategies and industry partnerships. Prior to Clarion, Carlucci spent 13 years at Reed Exhibitions, advancing to Group Portfolio Director, where he managed sales for high-profile events such as Global Gaming Expo and The Vision Expos. His deep commitment to improving customer satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships has made him a trusted leader in the industry. Carlucci also serves on the IAEE Board of Directors, the UFI North America Advisory Board, and MGM Resorts International Meetings and Events Advisory Board. A graduate of Bentley University, he resides in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.

Amanda Landsaw is currently the CMO of EndeavorB2B. Her career began in marketing, with roles at a digital agency and the WNBA, before moving into B2B media at PennWell in 2015. There, she developed a passion for audience strategy and experience.

After a brief break from the industry, she joined Endeavor Business Media in 2019 to lead a holistic audience strategy. Since then, she has grown the audience team from nine to 23 people and driven the development of comprehensive audience plans across all brands. Her interest in privacy also deepened during this time, leading her to earn the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credential from IAPP in 2023.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of Tulsa and an MBA from West Texas A&M. She lives outside Tulsa with her husband and two young children, Beckett and Sawyer. Music, baseball, and travel are central to family life, with a long-term goal of visiting every MLB stadium before the kids head to college.

Denise Medved is the current Chief Commercial Officer at Informa Markets, North America, where she leads commercial strategy and drives growth initiatives across the region. Before joining Informa, she served as Senior Vice President of Money 20/20 USA and as a fractional executive for several major companies, contributing her expertise in business strategy and event management. Medved previously founded and led Tiny Kitchen Inc. as President and CEO, overseeing the strategic direction of popular events like the MetroCooking DC’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, which later sold a majority stake to E.J. Krause & Associates. Her extensive career also includes senior leadership roles at Reed Exhibition Companies, IDG World Expo, and National Trade Productions, where she honed her skills in trade show and conference development. A graduate of George Washington University with a BBA in Finance, Medved is also the author of two books on cooking and entertaining. Her creativity, leadership, and strategic sensibility have earned her accolades such as Tradeshow Week’s Fastest 50 award and Expo Magazine’s Expo Elite award.

Kate Spellman is the Chief Commercial Officer at Questex, a role she has held since August 2023 following her tenure as Chief Marketing Officer since 2018. In her current position, she leads product development, monetization, and commercial strategy across Questex’s events, digital media, and data platforms. A veteran in B2B media and marketing, Kate previously held senior roles at Informa Engage, Penton, and UBM Studios, where she drove significant growth in marketing services and digital revenue. At Penton, she was instrumental in scaling the company’s marketing services to $40 million. Kate is recognized for her data- and AI-driven approach to building audience-first commercial strategies. She focuses on aligning sales, media, and events to foster deeper buyer-seller connections using first-party data and modern conversational tools. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Ohio Wesleyan University and resides in Southampton, NY.

Constance Sayers is the President of Government Executive Media Group, where she leads revenue and programming across all GEMG brands. She launched the award-winning Route Fifty and helped establish Defense One, shaping product development, marketing, and sales strategies. Twice named to Folio’s “100” list and recognized as one of their “Top Women in Media,” she previously held leadership roles at National Journal, CQ/Roll Call, and the Council for Excellence in Government. Constance has a strong background in event programming and media partnerships, including collaborations with CBS and ABC News. She holds an M.A. in English from George Mason University and a B.A. in Writing from the University of Pittsburgh.

Nino Tasca is a seasoned product leader with over 25 years of experience in the technology and media industries. He is a former Director of Product Management at Google, where he managed multi-billion dollar ad products, was a founding leader of the Google Assistant team, and played a key role in scaling Speech and NLU technologies to hundreds of millions of users across Google products. He also served as VP of Technology at Penton Media, where he spearheaded a digital transformation. Nino has held senior technical roles at Ziff Davis and RFE/RL and is a partner in several angel investing syndicates focused on technology-backed startups. In his personal life, Nino is an avid sports fan, both watching and participating. He has completed multiple Ironman triathlons and enjoys skiing, golf, and hiking with his wife and daughter. Nino holds a B.S. in Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from NYU. He currently resides in San Diego, CA.

Tina Hannagan is the Chief Commercial Officer at Definitive Healthcare, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in the data and analytics industry. In her current role, Tina is responsible for driving the company’s commercial strategy, customer growth, and go-to-market execution across all channels and segments. Prior to joining Definitive Healthcare, Tina was a strategic force at Fusable, where she joined in 2022 to help propel business growth through innovative, data-driven strategies. Before that, she served as Senior Vice President of Shared Services at Dun & Bradstreet, where she was committed to understanding customer needs, fostering deep client relationships, and implementing high-impact sales methodologies centered on client success. Tina holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Delaware.

Jane Qin Medeiros is the GM and Executive Vice President of Brand & Content at Informa TechTarget, where she leads the strategic direction and growth of content-driven brand experiences for B2B audiences. In this role, she oversees initiatives that align innovative content marketing with measurable business outcomes across a global portfolio. Prior to joining Informa TechTarget, Jane served as a GM at Industry Dive, focusing on studioID, its global content marketing services division. She was also previously SVP of Customer Success at NewsCred, where she built high-performing teams and deepened client relationships through insight-driven marketing strategies. Born in Beijing and raised in California, Jane now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.