Nancy Drapeau brings over 30 years of market research expertise to the B2B exhibitions industry. As a key voice at CEIR, she leads influential, industry-wide studies that track trends and deliver insights to help event professionals stay ahead of the curve. A frequent speaker at conferences and forums, Nancy was named one of BizBash’s 1,000 Most Influential People in Events in 2019.

She holds a BA in Government from Georgetown University, a Graduate Diploma in International Studies from l’IEHEI, and is a trained focus group moderator through the AC Nielsen Burke Institute. Nancy is a member of the Industry Insights Association and has contributed her expertise to the Event Industry Council’s Research & Advocacy Task Force.

Based in Maine, she enjoys life by the coast with her husband and their energetic border collie, Moxie.