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

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Expert on virtual events.
We do big things.
Global virtual conferences and virtual EXPOs with high quality execution..
Our customers: Česká spořitelna, PwC, GlobSec, Microsoft, etc.

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Things change and with As it feels as if I was using only the first gear and suddenly put in the fourth.
I will call myself an AI ambassador. My favourite book is The Future of NoWork!

As a Senior Business Developer at Happenee, I leverage my 15 years of international experience and my Master's degree in Management Information Systems to create and deliver innovative solutions for virtual events. I work with global clients such as Česká spořitelna, PwC, GlobSec, and Microsoft, and manage projects from concept to execution, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.

I am also a creative thinker and a captivating storyteller, with a keen interest in NFT and AR applications. I enjoy using new technologies and approaches to support networking, collaboration, lead generation, and engagement. I am always full of ideas and eager to learn and share. My motto is: I live today!

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