Hall of Leaders
In baseball, it’s the Hall of Fame.
In culture and science, it’s the Nobel Prize.
In the meetings, conventions and exhibition Industry, it’s the Hall of Leaders.
The Hall of Leaders for three decades has been a symbol of industry excellence, achievement and inspiration, welcoming 119 pioneers into its exclusive club. The Hall represents intelligence and leadership, ideas and innovation, influencers and risk-takers, but above all it recognizes forward-thinkers who have made a difference, shaped the industry into what it is today and acted as catalyst for what’s possible tomorrow from future generations of industry professionals.
Traditionally, Events Industry Council has honored its industry pioneers with a night of special recognition and will continue to do so- but with a new flair. Gone is the lengthy sit-down dinner of year’s past,as we strive to celebrate honorees in an environment as electric as the energy they bring to the industry.
Congratulations
2017 Hall of Leaders Inductees

David Peckinpaugh, CMP, CIS
Martiz Global Events
Nominated by the Events Industry Council Board

Patricia "Patti" Roscoe, DHL, CITE
CITE, Founder-Allied/PRA Destination Management
Nominated by Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)

Janet Sperstad, CMP
Madison College
Nominated by International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
2017 Pacesetter Award Winners
Dan Berger - Innovation
Social Tables
Nominated by Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

Guy Bigwood - Sustainability
MCI Group
Nominated by MCI

Mac Campbell, CVP - Young Professional
Baltimore Convention Center
Nominated by International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
See the 2016 Hall of Leaders Celebration Highlights!