Behind the Scenes at CME: Insights from Show Manager Shawn Shapiro

Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast

In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Shawn Shapiro, the show manager of the Canadian Meetings and Events Expo (CME).

Join them as they discuss:

• The transition from Incentive Works to CME and its expanded focus
• The role of CME as the industry's "back to school" event
• Post-pandemic trends in the events industry
• Changes in attendee profiles and the influx of new talent
• The future direction of CME and its position in the global events landscape
• The growing interest from the American market in Canadian talent and events
  

Shawn Shapiro brings 15 years of industry experience and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the events industry. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing a major industry expo and shares his vision for the future of CME.

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Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep

Guest LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shawnmichaelshapiro

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Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events