Rich Vallaster, CEM, DES, is Personify's Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Engagement. His career, deeply rooted in the events and association industry, has seen him collaborate with some of the most prominent associations, organizations, tradeshows, and events. As the Center for Exhibition Industry Research Council Chair and a dedicated member of IAEE and ASAE, Rich is actively shaping the industry's future.

Rich's expertise has been recognized in leading publications such as The New York Times, Associations Now, Trade Show Executive Magazine, Skift Meetings, Meetings Today, Convene Magazine, and the Trade Show News Network.

He serves on several advisory committees and regularly speaks at ASAE Annual, ASAE MMC + TEC, AMCI, VSAE, Expo! Expo!, PCMA, and others, engaging with association and event organizers.

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