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Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personNational draw
📅 27 May 2026 📍 Marriott Marquis Washington DC, Washington, US ↗ 🏢 Lippman Connects 🔁 annual

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Attendees

The preeminent networking and information-sharing event tailored exclusively for C-level executives and leaders at major association and independent business-to-business exhibition organizers, focusing on strategic operational insights and trade show portfolio growth.

Events ExperientialB2b Trade Sourcing exhibitionsconventionstrade showsevent managementb2b eventsbusiness strategyleadership

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Venue

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

Hotel venue · 9,783 m² · ~3,500 people

A 15-story hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. featuring over 100,000 sq ft (approx. 9,300 sqm) of meeting space, 1,175 guest rooms, and direct underground connection to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Known for its grand atrium and large ballroom.

📍 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Operated by Marriott International

15 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Lippman Connects

Bootstrapped · Arlington, United States · Founded 2000

Lippman Connects produces information-sharing roundtables and premium networking experiences for exhibition and convention industry executives.

Runs 2 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

To share high-level industry intelligence, secure strategic event partnerships, evaluate next-generation event technology solutions, and collaborate on cross-border event policy initiatives.

Who attends

CEOsPresidentsExecutive Directorsand Vice Presidents from independent and association organizers of business-to-business exhibitions and conventions.

Exhibitor categories

Event Production and General Service ContractingEvent Technology and Mobile Event AppsConvention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs)Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs)Event Furniture and Mobile Meeting PodsTrade Show Data and Measurement Analytics

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Speakers

114 speakers at Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum

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Lily Doerfler

Director, Digital Marketing and Events · AdvaMed

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Rachel Scharmann

Senior Account Director · mdg

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Rajul Shah

GM & Global Head of Sales - Growth Products · Zoom

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Rich Scarfo

President · HLTH

Also speaking at HLTH USA, Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Ken Holsinger

Senior Vice President, Industry Research and Insights · Freeman Company

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Business Events Summit, Large Show Roundtable

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Shelly Palmer

CEO · The Palmer Group

Also speaking at Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2026, MAICON (Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference), Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR)

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Shauna Peters

VP of Strategic Account Management · mdg

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Melissa Medina

Co-founder, CEO & President · eMerge Americas

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Caitlin Fox

Vice President and Marketing Strategist · mdg

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Teena Piccione

Senior Director · Google

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Kimberly Hardcastle

Chief Strategist · Freeman Company

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Christine Murphy Peck

Chief Global Learning Officer · ASIS International

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Gary Shapiro

President · CTA

technology policyinnovation

Also speaking at SXSW Conference & Festivals, Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit

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Julie Smith

Senior Vice President · GES

Also speaking at UNLEASH World, Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Jordan Walker

Co-founder · Backtrack

Also speaking at ESCA Summer Educational Conference, Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Laura Davidson

SVP, Digital · mdg, A Freeman Company

Also speaking at Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), Large Show Roundtable

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Frequently asked questions

When is Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum?+
Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum takes place on 27 May 2026.
Where is Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum held?+
Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum is held at Marriott Marquis Washington DC, Washington, US.
Who organises Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum?+
Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum is organised by Lippman Connects.
How often is Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum held?+
Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum is held annual.

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