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Stephanie Everett

Stephanie Everett

COO & Partner, Exposition Development Company, Inc. (ExpoDevCo)
United States

A detailed professional with more than 20 years of experience in the tradeshow and event industry. Specialties include new show launches, budget management and planning, business development, operational proficiency, event management, and team leadership.

Stephanie partnered with David Audrain in 2012 to establish ExpoDevCo as a joint owner to create a show development company designed to produce a platform for partnerships with other show organizers to strategically grow existing events as well as launch new events. Currently ExpoDevCo runs twelve shows and events under various partnerships and show management contracts.

She first worked in the tradeshow industry back in the late nineties for Thomson Financial. Prior to co-founding ExpoDevCo, she spent eight years at Messe Frankfurt, Inc. where she grew their U.S. textile portfolio from one event to seven in just six years. Her stead there concluded as the head of a multi-million-dollar portfolio consisting of nine different domestic shows/brands.

Over her career, Stephanie has received five TSE Fastest 50 Awards and three Expo Top 25 Fast-Growth Awards. She has also been active in SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers) and IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events), participating on numerous committees, boards, and task forces.

Testimonials

  • “Without a doubt the most valuable three days of the year for networking, learning, and meeting colleagues.”
    Tony Calanca, Executive Vice President, UBM
  • “Two of the best acquisitions Access Intelligence had executed came directly from contacts and discussions held at the SISO CEO Summit. Beyond that important networking for transactions, I learn best practices from the best in the industry. The ROI for membership is immeasurable.”
    Don Pazour, CEO, Access Intelligence
  • “The impact of SISO is so much bigger than its size. It feels more like a global council of important tribes than a traditional trade association.”
    David Adler, CEO & Founder, Bizbash Media
  • “Our industry thrives on the personal relationships that face-to-face builds, and the CEO Summit is the ultimate place to build YOUR network!”
    Tom Mitchell, President, Messe Dusseldorf North America
  • “As busy, independent, for-profit organizer, SISO keeps our company connected to all the key players working in this industry and allows great relationships and ongoing learning of best practices from the best in the business. All invaluable assets to help move our business forward."
    Howard Hauben, CEO, H2 Events
  • “The SISO membership represents the entire for-profit tradeshow community and the annual SISO conferences are must-attend events for their educational and networking value.”
    Joel A. Davis, Founder & CEO, JD Events
  • “SISO connects strategic minds through invaluable networking opportunities and face-to-face executive conferences focused on excellence and inspiration.”
    Dana Teague, Vice President, Informa Global Exhibitions
  • “Participating in SISO puts you on the leading edge of the events world.”
    Charles McCurdy, CEO, Informa Global Exhibitions