Adam Hausman
Adam Hausman is a co-founder of RSVPify, a leading event management software platform. He lives in Chicago with his wife and very opinionated 16-month-old daughter.
Charity Hill
Charity Hill is the co-founder and managing partner of EPIC Entertainment Group, a collective of innovative producers, experiential marketers and creative designers whose sole mission is to produce unrivaled immersive experiences while having a kick-ass time doing it. Launched in 2016, the group’s team of fine-tuned, experienced architects execute every facet of development, production, operation and integration with flawless precision for events of every scope and scale.
Cristopher Levy
Cristopher Levy runs Encore Media Partners, a Los Angeles-based media strategy and buying agency that specializes in exhibitions and events. He has placed millions of dollars in advertising for local, national and global show organizers, including American Film Market, Emerald, TEFAF, Informa, Ski Dazzle and The Armory Show.
Andrew Titus
Andrew Titus is President of Fully Promoted, the world’s largest branded products franchise that helps businesses all over the globe attract, retain and engage with their clients through the use of branded apparel, promotional products and marketing services.
Oleksandr Skobtsev
Oleksandr Skobtsev is CEO of MEET FUTURE, an international company with 20 years of experience in organizing corporate, business and marketing events and providing event technologies. With a mission to inspire events with technological innovations, the company specializes in creating original booths using innovative technologies.
Bizzabo Introduces New Generation of Event Badges With Wearable Tech; Launches Stand-Alone Klik Option
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Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (OS), unveiled new offerings with Klik, the onsite wearable technology that the company acquired in 2021. The additions include two major updates to Klik Experiential, its wearable event technology for B2B conferences and flagship events: The Edge, an innovative update to its SmartBadge™,
Julie Kagy
With more than 10 years of dedicated service to the Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA), 12 years with GES and five years with Four Seasons Hotels, Julie Kagy deeply understands the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. As ESCA Director of Operations, Kagy focuses on enhancing the value proposition for ESCA's membership, growing the organization's presence and authority in the industry and streamlining operations to drive efficiency and financial success.
Ralph Failla
Ralph Failla is a senior account director at Inspira Marketing Group, a purpose-driven brand activation agency headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., with offices in New York City and California.
Jenn Cringoli
Jenn Cringoli is an account director at ASV, an event and experiential marketing outfit based in Torrance, Calif.
Richard Erschik
Richard Erschik is a successful exhibitor, service business founder and CEO. He has been a featured speaker, presenter and roundtable moderator at the EXHIBITOR show in Las Vegas for 18 years.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.