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SISO Leadership Conference

August 19-21, 2025 | Indiana Convention Center I Indianapolis, IN

SISO Summer Conference 

August 19-21, 2025 | Indiana Convention Center I Indianapolis, IN

Speakers

SISO Summer Conference

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Melissa K. Montes - Clarion Events North America

Melissa K. Montes

Vice President of Airport Experience News (AXN) and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN), Clarion Events North America

Melissa K. Montes is Vice President of Airport Experience News (AXN) and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN), where she leads the strategic direction and growth of both portfolios. She oversees teams that deliver best-in-class events and media platforms for the airport concessions and fashion industries.

She also leads Clarion Events North America's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) strategy, partnering with executive leadership to implement measurable initiatives that foster an inclusive, purpose-driven culture. Melissa holds DEI certifications from Northwestern University and Cornell University and is widely recognized for her ability to align commercial growth with values-driven leadership.

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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

 

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