Sr. Vice President, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Chris Strong has 30 years of association show management and membership experience, including roles with the National Association of Manufacturers, Sporting Goods Manufacturers and his current duties with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). NBAA owns and operates one of the largest trade shows in the nation NBAA-BACE, which among many unique features annually displays more than 100 business aircraft serving all sectors of the business aviation community. NBAA also hosts annual conventions in Geneva (EBACE) and Shanghai (ABACE). More recently, the association has launched a series of virtual events ranging from ongoing educational opportunities for members to VBACE, which included a substantial exhibitor based component.
“Hybrid” is already a buzz word for 2021… but how can you really have a successful event when you’re trying to reach people in-person AND online? In this session, CNTV’s Carrie Ferenac will lead a candid discussion about what show organizers need to consider before for their next hybrid event.