Award Winning Event Strategist Driving Growth and Transformation For YOU | Plug-and-Play Project Manager | Technology Enthusiast | Always Curious

Shaping the Future of International Meetings | Collaborative Growth | Event Transformation

Curiosity - Innovation - Storytelling

As the Regional Director for North America at ICCA, I am passionate about driving growth and fostering collaboration within the global meetings and events industry. ICCA has stood at the forefront of shaping the future of international association meetings since 1963, and I'm honoured to be part of a team that champions innovation, sustainability, and advocacy on a global scale.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of strategizing, planning, and executing transformative events—from intimate gatherings to international conferences. My career has been built on an unwavering commitment to innovation, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative approach to ensure that every event exceeds expectations. Along the way, I've been fortunate to be recognized with honours such as "Planner of the Year" by Smart Meetings and a spot on the "40 Under 40" by Connect x BizBash.

But more than accolades, it's the connections I've built and the stories we've shaped together that truly inspire me. It was the Guinness World Record attempt to host the largest online event gathering, GMID Goes Virtual, in 2020, which connects almost all the industry associations across the globe. It was #EventprofsBreakShit that I co-founded in 2021, seeking an honest, authentic, but joyful way to explore event technology. 

These are the real rewards of our work, and they underscore the power of collaboration in our industry.

At ICCA, we're not just organizing meetings—we're creating spaces where ideas flourish, communities grow, and the future of our industry is redefined. I'd love to connect if you're interested in exploring how we can collaborate, build meaningful partnerships, or simply share ideas. Let's work together to amplify the value of international meetings and create sustainable, innovative solutions for the future.

Are you ready to shape the future of international association meetings? Let's connect and make an impact together.

Shawn (Yih-Hsiang) Cheng

Bogdan Maran - EWD

Building the AI B2B Intelligent Event Engine for #EventProfs & #MarketingProfs 🚀🌈 ! Co-Host of Ctrl+Alt+Event 🎙️ | #SmartHive | #SmartVideo | #SmartData | #SmartAI

I'm Bogdan, Founder & CEO of Visual Hive, where we're transforming how event businesses leverage AI to create intelligent experiences that drive measurable outcomes.

At Visual Hive, we've built three solutions using open-source innovation:

🤖 Erleah - An Intelligent Event Operating System that orchestrates success across the entire B2B event lifecycle. It's not just another chatbot; it's a cognitive engine that delivers omnipresent intelligence, creating personalised journeys from first website visit to year-round community engagement.

📊 DataHive - Our advanced data visualisation platform that transforms complex datasets into actionable insights, empowering organisations to make data-driven decisions with clarity and confidence.

🎬 HiveClip - An AI-powered video editorialisation tool that revolutionises content creation, turning raw footage into compelling narratives that amplify engagement and extend content value.
I'm passionate about the intersection of AI, behavioural data, and user experience. 

My focus is on building solutions that don't just implement technology, but fundamentally transform how businesses create value - whether that's turning three-day events into year-round communities, making data truly accessible, or unlocking the hidden potential in video content.

Our tech stack philosophy centres on open-source excellence, proving that innovation doesn't require proprietary lock-in. We believe in democratising advanced AI capabilities for businesses of all sizes.

Beyond the code, I love exploring how data informs behavioural insights, discussing innovations in event tech and user-centric platforms, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with generative AI.
When I'm not architecting the future of intelligent business solutions, you'll find me on the basketball court, gaming, or exploring the outdoors with my family and our energetic springer spaniel.

Let's connect if you're interested in:

Transforming events into intelligent, year-round experiences
Leveraging AI for genuine business transformation
Open-source innovation and scalable tech solutions
The future of data visualisation and video intelligence

Events Technologist - Consultant

Your Event Technology Integrator (Y.E.T.I.)
- Your venue offers A/V services to your event clients. What about event technology?​
- We give your venue a competitive edge by making it easy for you to offer technology selection and integration options, too. ​
- We tame the monster that can develop from the various technology solutions that are central to successful events – from building the registration website and app to badging, scanning, attendee engagement, and audience insights.​
- We work with your clients, manage their technology choices, answer their questions and provide a total solution – so you can focus on what you do best.​
- Your client gets a trusted provider, referred by you.​

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