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Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the MeetingPlanning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?
Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the MeetingPlanning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?
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