Baptiste Boulard is the CEO and cofounder at Swapcard, which he built after leaving a career as a business lawyer to transform the events industry. He manages the leadership group and leads the go-to-market strategy for the company’s AI-first platform, including Sherlock (AI chat assistant), Launchpad (registration platform), and industry-leading matchmaking technology (Attendees Connect). Baptiste loves working with flagship tradeshows and associations like NAVC, AIAPA, Informa, and Clarion to ...
Mar 19, 2026•56 min
Enrico Gallorini is the Co-Founder and CEO of GRS Research and Strategy, a cutting-edge boutique multinational research firm headquartered in Venice, Italy. Enrico and GRS recently hosted the Human 2 Human Summit at Dubai taking ahead his ideas about In-person and creating a focused discourse. Enrico has dedicated his life to decoding the profound impact that in-person experiences at large human gatherings have on individuals, society, and the world at large. His most significant finding is the ...
Feb 24, 2026•43 min
Vince Battaglia produces and maintains online, private-labelled Global and National Trade Show Directories for dozens of suppliers, associations and media groups in the exhibition industry. His career in the trade show industry began 35 years ago at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, and since the,n he has had several sales positions for Octanorm, Cort Trade Show Furnishings, beMatrix and TWI Logistics. Vince Battaglia Trade shows remain irreplaceably human, despite digital hype. Vince Battaglia says ...
Feb 13, 2026•46 min
Anca Platon Trifan is the Founder and CEO of Tree Fan Events Productions, a woman-owned AV production and event technology agency, and the Producer and Host of Events Demystified, the Top 5 podcast in event production, event technology and AI. Her career was built backstage long before the spotlight. Anca came up through live production, calling shows, mixing audio, and leading technical teams under pressure, where decisions have real-time consequences. That hands-on foundation gives her rare cr...
Jan 24, 2026•1 hr 19 min
Dr Corey Seemiller is a seasoned educator, researcher, and speaker on Generation Z. Her work has been featured on NPR and in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Popular Science, USA Today, Business Insider, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, as well as in several other news publications and cited in nearly 5,000 academic articles and books. She has engaged in market research consulting for Fortune 10, 50, and 500 companies. With now more than a quarter of a million views, her TED Ta...
Jan 07, 2026•49 min
In this episode, the second and last of our roundup series, we continue to provide highlights from episodes podcast over the year 2025, where we spoke to a star cast of industry experts and gained valuable insights on the state of the trade show industry, maximising ROI from events, best practices and much more. In this second special instalment, we continue our journey through the most impactful moments from our 2025 podcast season. This episode gathers a fresh selection of fundamental lessons ...
Dec 23, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we provide highlights from podcast episodes in 2025, where we spoke to a star cast of industry experts and gained valuable insights into the state of the trade show industry, maximising ROI from events, best practices, and much more. This episode serves as a comprehensive recap, offering key highlights from a successful year of trade shows and events in 2025. We have compiled the most insightful moments from our distinguished guest lineup, creating a valuable resource for anyone...
Dec 12, 2025•37 min
Marco Barozzi is the Founder of Expo Consulting, with experience of over three decades in the exhibitions and events industry. His journey began with key roles in prestigious companies like the Blenheim Group, Miller Freeman, and Reed Exhibitions. Later, he founded Expo Consulting, helping organisations succeed in the complex and dynamic world of trade shows and events. Over the years, he has collaborated with numerous public institutions, SMEs, and event planners, sharing his expertise in trade...
Nov 30, 2025•49 min
Steve Moore possesses a deep passion for scheduling and innovation within the construction industry. He has led scheduling efforts on several billion-dollar projects across various sectors, holds multiple credentials, speaks regularly at conferences, and has been featured in various publications. He has made notable contributions to the industry through the invention of many physical construction products, as well as digital hardware and software now widely used on construction projects. Steve M...
Nov 11, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 27
David Peckinpaugh has been with Maritz since 2011 and assumed the position of President & CEO for Maritz in 2021. A 40+ year champion of the events industry, David provides strategic oversight of Maritz while ensuring the consistent design and delivery of engaging and inspiring program experiences that drive business results. Since joining in 2011, David has led the company through significant growth, placing renewed focus on clients, industry partnerships and global presence. He has also in...
Oct 06, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
