Charles W. Allen has spent his adult life as a pioneering businessman, investments professional, inventor, professional writer, educator, sales trainer, publisher and public speaker.

He has launched numerous successful businesses since departing the University of Alabama Graduate School of Business in 1985. Countless exhibition industry leaders and veterans credit Allen with creating the segment of the exhibition industry that has come to be known as “Event Marketing.”

Sharing his knowledge and experience with others has led Allen to lecture at colleges, conduct seminars, and be a leading speaker at numerous major events. He has worked with college professors to update their curriculum to include the value of the meetings and events industry as an effective marketing tool, as well as an excellent career choice.

Charles has also recently received the honor of being named Executive Director of the International Economic Alliance (IEA). IEA originated at Harvard University and is comprised of top leaders in government as well as the international private sector. IEA works in conjunction with the U.S. government to promote U.S. economic relations with major trading partner nations through Economic Summit & Forum events at the Harvard Club in Cambridge, MA as well as at the Stanford Club.

As for Allen’s personal life, he enjoys composing original music, playing the piano by ear, writing poetry and movie scripts, but most of all he enjoys spending time with friends and family.