An exclusive event designed for CEOs and their revenue-critical C-Suite teams leading businesses in the information and data economy. Join the industry leaders and visionaries leveraging digital, data, and AI to fuel exceptional growth and superior enterprise value.
Julie Baron is Chief Product Officer at O'Reilly Media, a role she has held since April 2022. She joined O'Reilly in 2017 and has since held various positions, including Senior Director of Product and Director of Product Management. Julie also serves as a Board Member at PCPC, a role she took on in December 2019. Before joining O'Reilly, she worked in product management at NPR and EnerNOC, where she focused on next-generation energy analytics software.
Jamie currently serves as the Chairman & Global Chief Executive Officer of Wellesley Information Services, a leading market research and intelligence firm specializing in enterprise software technologies.
Jamie has over 30 years of market leading expertise in founding, leading turnarounds and ramping growth for numerous companies in the domestic and international marketplace. He is a serial entrepreneur, business builder of content driven, technology enabled businesses.
Throughout his career, Jamie has successfully transformed several companies into high growth recurring revenue firms with exceptional sales team cultures including RepTrack, JAZD Markets and Aberdeen Group. He has extensive investment capital raising, M&A and exit transaction experience.
Jamie is frequently published and an active speaker on strategic global growth strategies for technology enabled companies.
Tom Bohn is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience leading and transforming organizations across a range of industries, including publishing, media, associations, trade shows, data platforms, AI, and subscription services. As President and COO of THM Media, parent company of TheHomeMag, Tom oversees operations and growth for America's largest home improvement-focused multimedia platform, which spans 69 markets across 29 states and reaches over 10 million homes monthly.
Throughout his career, Tom has demonstrated expertise in high-growth leadership, M&A, strategic planning, private equity, and change management. He is known for fostering strong, empowered cultures, driving product innovation, and executing growth strategies that deliver top-line revenue and profitability. His passion for building value extends to customers, partners, and advertisers alike. Tom's leadership has helped scale companies through product diversification and franchising, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the home improvement and media industries.
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.
James Capo is the Chief Executive Officer of Omeda. He joined Omeda in 2016 and previously served as both President and COO, overseeing the company's operations in sales, marketing, and product development. James has a strong background in the media and publishing industries, having led digital business development at Access Intelligence and Cygnus Business Media before joining Omeda. His expertise lies in driving innovation and enhancing audience engagement through data-driven marketing technologies and subscription services. James is known for his strategic vision and leadership in shaping Omeda’s growth trajectory.
Jacob Donnelly is the founder of A Media Operator, a publication covering digital media & events in the U.S. and U.K. He most recently served as Publisher at Morning Brew, overseeing the growth of its b2b business with division revenue growing over 5x in his time there. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Digital Revenue at CoinDesk, overseeing digital monetization, and began his career as a Business Analyst at ThomasNet.
Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing
thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have
also been named a fastest growing company by INC Magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks, and Inc Magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture.
He has three bestselling books The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and has been named #5 on the Leadershum Power List, a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, a Top 50 Global Thought Leader, and a Top 50 leadership podcast, Top 50 HR Leaders Shaping the Future of Work, and a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers by Inspiring Workplaces and Work Buzz, just this year.
As a keynote speaker his goal is to inspire audiences with a straightforward delivery, insightful candor, and engaging humor. His talks leave audiences permanently transformed, offering innovative perspectives on leadership to improve company culture, and empower organizations to discover new successes. Countless companies have unlocked productivity, performance, and profits by implementing his 7 Pillar Strategy.
Craig Fuller is the Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, the global leader in supply chain market intelligence and news, and SONAR, the industry’s most trusted freight data and analytics platform. A seasoned entrepreneur, Craig previously founded TransCard, a leading provider of fleet fuel and debit cards, and the Xpress Direct division of U.S. Xpress, specializing in expedited truckload services. He also serves as CEO of FLYING Magazine, the world’s most widely read aviation publication. With a BBA from Baylor University and a passion for aviation as a private pilot, Craig resides in Chattanooga, TN, with his wife and five children.
Kerry Gumas 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.
Lucky Gunasekara is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with a dynamic background across multiple industries. He began his career as an Intellectual Property Analyst at Dube Technologies, focusing on R&D and patent analysis. In 2009, he co-founded Medic Mobile, a healthcare technology startup, where he served as Managing Director. As CIO at Metabiota from 2010 to 2012, he led the development of an epidemic surveillance system. His advisory role with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation from 2012 to 2014 saw him contribute to healthcare innovation.
Lucky’s expertise extends to academic and research roles, including serving as a Technologist in Residence at Cornell Tech and as Senior UX Researcher at Tapstack. From 2015 to 2017, he was Senior Advisor at the Peterson Center on Healthcare, where he helped develop an evidence-based model for primary care transformation. Currently, Lucky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Miso Technologies Inc., driving innovation in search and discovery technologies.
He holds a B.A. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University and pursued a Fulbright Fellowship at Kwansei Gakuin University. Additionally, he earned an M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine, bringing a unique blend of medical and technical expertise to his ventures.
Tina has over 20 years of experience in the data and analytics industry. Tina joined Fusable in 2022, bringing strategic leadership and expertise in propelling business growth through innovative data-driven strategies.
Prior to Fusable, she served most recently as the SVP of Shared Services at Dun & Bradstreet where she was committed to understanding customer needs to drive growth, forging client relationships, and implementing sales methodologies with client satisfaction at the core.
Tina holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Delaware.
Heather Holst-Knudsen is a distinguished figure and expert in the events, media, marketing and technology sectors. Using her extensive experience, she guides clients in adapting to structural economic and market changes, seizing the chance to innovate and evolve. She specializes in digital and data disruption and opportunity, exploring how these overarching factors can impact revenue growth, customer-centricity, operational efficiency, profit margins, and the overall valuation of companies in both public and private markets.
Her journey began at her family business, Thomas Publishing Company, where she honed her skills. She further expanded her expertise by holding positions at early industry giants Miller Freeman, Reed Elsevier, and IDG. Returning to Thomas Publishing, Heather founded and was the President of Manufacturing Enterprise Communications, an integrated media portfolio connecting buyers and sellers in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Starting in 2015 and spanning the next seven years, she leveraged her expertise as a revenue and business leader in various SaaS businesses, including Feathr, Gleanin, Brella and Edflex.
Heather is deeply passionate about digital innovation, data monetization, and AI and how these technologies and strategies fuel revenue growth, profitability, and enterprise value. To serve and create value for clients in these areas, she launched H2K Labs and Revenue Room™ Connect, dedicated to generating and leveraging value through data for media, data and business information, events, and adjacent technology and service markets.
In her current role as CEO of Clarion Events North America, Liz oversees the strategic direction for the Clarion North American business by focusing on customer and behavioral insights, commercial effectiveness, digital platform development, and innovation. In addition, she is responsible for product strategy development where she partners with Clarion’s portfolio directors to identify growth opportunities to enhance our existing events and develop new digital offerings. Her forward-thinking mindset constantly has her eye on the customer experience and how to continuously evolve what our events, media and products offer to increase the value we provide face-to-face and digitally.
Liz earned her bachelor’s degree from Niagara University, a master’s degree from the University of New Haven and a digital marketing certificate from Cornell University. She is active in her community where she volunteers, assisting her sons’ sports teams throughout the year, managing communications and events. Liz is the Chair of SISO’s Marketing Special Interest Group and is on the Board of Directors for SISO and the Board of Directors for UFI. Liz has been named to The 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry, The Virtual Event Industry Smart 100 List and Event Content Professionals to Follow list. She is also an active member in the Women In Exhibitions Network North American Chapter and is a member of several Event Technology Advisory Boards. Liz lives in Connecticut with her husband, two boys, two dogs, and a cat.
Jonathan Kazarian is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a proven track record in the event technology space. He began his career at Windham Capital Management in 2012 as an Associate in Investments. In 2014, he transitioned to Windham Labs as Director of Sales and Business Development, where he played a key role in driving growth initiatives.
In 2015, Jonathan founded Accelevents, where he currently serves as CEO. Under his leadership, Accelevents has become a leading event technology platform, offering users a robust suite of tools for virtual and hybrid events, including keynote talks, breakout sessions, interactive workshops, virtual exhibitor engagement, networking opportunities, live polling, and more.
Jonathan holds a degree in Economics & Finance from Bentley University and has also earned a Captain’s License from the U.S. Coast Guard. His entrepreneurial vision and leadership have made him a recognized figure in the event tech industry.
Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive and transformational leader with a career spanning industries such as entertainment, aviation, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and supply chain management. Known for his ability to align and inspire teams, Blair drives organizations to achieve operational excellence and impressive growth.
With expertise in strategy, change management, and team development, Blair has successfully navigated companies through every stage of the business lifecycle, including startups, restructurings, and IPOs. His passion for mentorship and value-based leadership extends to his service on national boards for positive coaching organizations and active engagement with over 100 companies and nonprofits as an investor or advisor.
A space enthusiast and former NASA Innovator of the Year, Blair is also an investor in space ventures such as Moon Express and Virgin Galactic. He is preparing for his first spaceflight as a Virgin Galactic astronaut. Blair earned his MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, receiving the Leibowitz Award for outstanding contributions, and completed executive coursework in Human Capital and Organizational Behavior at Stanford University.
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.
Doug Llewellyn, the CEO of Data Society Group, a pioneering platform that empowers companies to harness the full potential of data and AI, is a seasoned leader in the business information sector. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional business value and maximizing investor returns, Doug has joined forces with Growth Catalyst partners to create a new platform dedicated to advancing data leadership and fostering data-driven organizations. His people-centric approach to driving results has led multiple companies to successful exits, even amidst challenging market conditions. By cultivating a company culture where employees are deeply invested in the company's mission, Doug ensures alignment among employees, customers, and investors.
Nancy Mastroianni is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the face-to-face engagement industry, currently serving as the Head of Investors and Networks at HLTH, a prominent platform driving health innovation and transformation.
Nancy's expertise lies in marketing communications, new business development, social networking, and sponsorship management, skills that have enabled her to create impactful solutions connecting individuals, ideas, and opportunities.
She holds a BBA in Management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and has held key positions in various organizations like Largay Media LLC, Reed Exhibitions, and HLTH in roles such as President, Vice President, Sales Director, and Founder of Sponsorship Division, among others.
Passionate about community building, collaboration, and revenue generation within the health ecosystem, Nancy collaborates with industry leaders, innovators, and investors towards a shared goal of transforming the health landscape over the next decade.
Jane Qin Medeiros is a GM at Industry Dive, the leading B2B digital media company serving 14m+ audience members across 37 publications. She focuses on studioID, Industry Dive’s global content marketing services group. Previously, Jane was the SVP of Customer Success at NewsCred.
Jane was born in Beijing, grew up in California, and lives in New Jersey with her husband and two kids.
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.
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.
Brendan Noone is an accomplished sales leader with over two decades of experience driving growth and innovation in the technology and media industries. He currently serves as the Head of Media and Entertainment, North America at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads strategic initiatives for AWS's media and entertainment clients across the region. Brendan's deep expertise spans cloud computing, media technologies, advertising, and digital transformation, and he has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions to some of the most dynamic organizations in the industry. Over the past ten years at AWS, Brendan has helped customers expand their cloud capabilities and build stronger partnerships with Amazon. Prior to his current role, he served as District Leader in AWS’s Media & Entertainment, Advertising, and Telco divisions, where he was responsible for driving regional growth and ensuring client success.
Earlier in his career, Brendan held key positions at several leading technology companies, including MongoDB, where he was Senior Strategic Account Manager, and Red Hat, where he managed key global accounts. He also spent nearly a decade at BEA Systems, where he held the role of Enterprise Account Manager.
Brendan’s career is defined by a passion for technology and a commitment to client success. He has a strong foundation in sales leadership, strategic account management, and team building. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive revenue and help clients unlock the full potential of cloud technologies. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Brendan is an advocate for Women at Amazon and is a sponsor for the WICT Network in Media, Entertainment and Technology in New York.
Matt Reilly is a three-time CEO who brings more than 25 years of relevant experience in technology and business services to his current role at Fusable. Before that, he served as division CEO and one of four named executive officers at a NYSE-listed company, where he doubled the size of his division during his tenure. Prior to that, Matt spent 11 years in various senior executive roles at Accenture, led its North American consulting business, played a key role in launching its digital services business and served as chief executive of an acquired firm.
Matt began his career in the U.S. Navy as an engineering officer and department head. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors of Goizueta Business School at Emory University and has published thought leadership on a range of strategic topics in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. He also co-led a yearlong strategic initiative with the World Economic Forum on the Industrial Internet and has appeared on Fox Business News TV and CNN radio.
Dr. Jon Roberts is Chief Innovation Officer and has been with Dotdash Meredith since 2013. He previously held roles as President, Health & Finance where he oversaw strategy for Verywell, Health, Parents, Investopedia and The Balance. He also held various senior leadership roles including Head of Data Science, where he derived insights from more than 20 years of Internet data across thousands of topics. Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, Jon spent 10 years as a theoretical physicist focused on making dark matter predictions for the hadron collider at CERN, and cosmic ray predictions for the AMS detector on the International Space Station. He also worked on the Pierre Auger telescope in Argentina.
Dr. Roberts received his Ph.D. at the University of Southampton and his M.A. from the University of Oxford.
Constance Sayers is the President of Government Executive Media Group (GEMG), where she leads revenue growth and strategic programs across all GEMG brands. She is the visionary behind the launch of Route Fifty, an award-winning digital publication for state and local government leaders. Her innovative leadership in product development, marketing, and sales strategy has earned her a place on Folio’s “Folio 100” list of innovators in 2014 and 2015, as well as a spot among the “Top Women in Media” in 2015.
Before her current role, Sayers was Publisher of GEMG, where she helped launch the Defense One brand. During her time at National Journal, she managed high-profile partnerships with CBS News and ABC News for the 2008 and 2012 Presidential Elections, producing over 38 events and an award-winning mobile app. Her media experience also includes leadership roles at CQ/Roll Call, where she earned a Chairman’s Award for revenue growth.
Sayers is also known for her public service work, having co-founded the Service to America Medals (SAMMIES) and played a key role in the Excellence in Government Conference. She holds an M.A. in English from George Mason University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
Lynn Schlesinger was named Chief Customer Experience Officer of Forbes in July 2021. Prior to
this appointment, Lynn served as Forbes’ Chief Marketing Officer responsible for brand
marketing, demand-gen, audience acquisition, insights and strategy, sales development +
enablement, design and more.
In the newly created role of CXO, Schlesinger delivers digital transformation and growth by
connecting with customers across Forbes. She unites technology, revenue, product and
editorial initiatives around a client-focused approach with a focus on growing consumer
businesses.
Lynn, who joined Forbes as Group Vice President of Brand & Demand Marketing in March 2019,
was instrumental in reimagining the company’s go-to-market operations, adopting new CRM
tools and best-in-class practices to deeply connect marketing partners with Forbes’ coveted
audiences.
Lynn graduated from New York University with a degree in Political Science. She lives in
Connecticut with her husband, two daughters and rescue puppies Lucy and Bella.
Kate Spellman is a seasoned leader with a distinguished career in the media and events industry, bringing a wealth of expertise in driving growth, innovation, and strategic leadership. Currently, she serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Questex, a role she assumed in August 2023 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) from 2018 to 2023.
Prior to Questex, Spellman was President of Informa Engage, where she led revenue growth initiatives and strategic client engagement. During her time at Penton, she significantly elevated the company’s enterprise value by tripling it, while also driving marketing and data services revenue to an impressive $40 million.
With over three decades of industry experience, her visionary leadership has left a lasting impact across multiple organizations. Spellman holds a degree in Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy, from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Lisa Sygutek is a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership experience. As
the Publisher and Owner of the Crowsnest Pass Herald, she has been at the helm of a successful newspaper since 1999, managing all operational aspects and driving community engagement.
Since 2017, Lisa has served as a dedicated Councillor for the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, contributing to policy development and strategic planning. Additionally, she is the President of the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association, where she leads advocacy efforts for the media industry.
The Crowsnest Pass Herald is the representative plaintiff for a Canadian class action against Google and Facebook about online advertising technology.
Lisa holds degrees in Human Resources Management and English from the University of Lethbridge.
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.
Matt Yorke is the Chief Executive Officer of The Channel Company, a global leader in delivering news, insights, strategy, events, and marketing services for the IT industry. With decades of experience at the intersection of media, marketing, and technology, Matt is a recognized industry leader known for driving transformation and innovation.
Before joining The Channel Company, Matt served as Global Chief Revenue Officer at Foundry (an IDG Inc. company), where he oversaw all revenue streams and spearheaded significant growth through four acquisitions, transforming the company into an integrated marketing technology and data provider. Prior to that, he led digital transformation and M&A initiatives as Chief Digital Officer at Northstar Travel Group and held senior leadership roles at Arizent, OMD, and IDG.
Matt's contributions to the industry have earned him numerous accolades, including Foundry's Outstanding Business Performance Award (2021), Folio Industry Pioneer (2017), and BtoB's Media Business Executive Innovator (2010). Known for his visionary leadership, Matt continues to shape the future of media and marketing technology with a strong focus on growth and innovation.