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Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first served. Note: Individual presentations may also be on this website shortly before the published show dates. They may or may not be the final presentation.

Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Gary Bordman, CSEPChief Creative OfficerAE&ES JustCallGary

For over 23 years, Gary Bordman has been designing and producing corporate & social interactive experiences on a Global scale. He has helped design and execute multi-city marketing tours, corporate teambuilding programs and interactive experiences for a wide variety of companies. He currently is the Chief Interactive Designer at AE&ES, LLC (Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services, LLC) in Las Vegas Nevada with the focus to deliver Immersive and innovated programs to the event and tradeshow industry with the process of rethinking & developing ideas. He spent 10 years on the Las Vegas International Special Events Society (ISES) Las Vegas Chapter and held every position until he stepped down after his Immediate Past President position was done. ISES now ILEA , is one of the premier global associations for event professionals. And currently serves as the VP of Programs & Education for the Las Vegas NACE Chapter. Gary previous background was serving in the United States Air Force (USAF) in the Logistics field and also worked with Silver Flag Alpha the Anti-Terrorism School at Indian Springs until being medically separated in 1999. Gary also brings a wealth of knowledge from growing up in the Carnival Industry. To date he still has many of those contacts he uses on a national level when clients call looking for a complete carnival or just a Giant Ride for the Super Bowl or corporate event.

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