Speaker Bios
Todd Dailey, vice president of creative, Visual Communications
Todd studied at the Institute of Design in Chicago and is the VP Creative for Visual Communications. He has helped tell client stories in 3d for fortune 500 clients for 20+ years. He is lucky to be part of a team of award-winning environmental, graphic, and experiential designers. He is proud to serve as a judge for FIT's Capstone Graduate program and loves video games, camping and all things having to do with his family.
Robyn Davis, CPTD, CEM, trade show strategy specialist, Exhibitors WINH LLC
You may recognize Robyn from the exhibitor success programs she creates/facilitates on behalf of the SHOT Show, RE+, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and other major American trade shows. Robyn's certification is in talent development (training) and her degree is in Aerospace Engineering. She has been honored to receive recognition such as "Educator of the Year" award (IAEE), "Pacesetter" award (Events Industry Council), and "40 Under 40" lists (Exhibit City News and Connect Assoication), to name a few.
Steve Deckel, CTSM Bronze, CEO, Deckel & Moneypenny
Steve Deckel, CTSM Bronze, is the CEO at Deckel & Moneypenny and has over thirty years of exhibit design experience. He has worked with companies you have heard of like GE and Chevron, and a few you haven't heard of yet. After all this time in the industry, he still can't juggle (not even scarves).
Carmine DeFalco, president, creative director, Pixel Light Digital Media Inc.
Carmine has spent the last 30 years helping clients engage, track, and deliver for their targets through innovative digital solutions. Across many corporate adventures, he's accumulated a deep creative and technological expertise that makes him and his team valuable partners to marketers, educators, and communicators. Carmine's work covers a wide range of disciplines including web/mobile apps, animation/video, augmented/virtual reality, digital sales tools, interactive displays, analytics, and user experience.
Dianne Devitt, chief experience officer, Dianne Devitt LLC
Dianne is a pioneer in the event industry with global experience as a producer, speaker, author, and educator. She was the founder of a premiere event company and served Heads of State, Astronauts and Fortune 50 companies. As a Professor at NYU for over 33 years and believer in training, she also wrote "What Color is Your Event? a creative thinking resource and co-authored Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women focusing on Creative Leadership.
Nancy Drapeau, IPC, vice president of research, Center for Exhibition Industry Research
A 31-year market research veteran with extensive expertise in exhibition industry research. At CEIR she conducts industrywide trend studies and speaks at industry events. She has a BA in Government from Georgetown University and a Master's in Advanced European and International Studies from l'IEHEI. She is a member of the Event Industry Council's (EIC) Research & Advocacy Task Force. She lives in Maine with her husband, son and border collie, Moxie.
Scott Dzierzanowski, executive creative director, Impact XM
Scott is a multifaceted creative with an obsession for internet culture, . His life revolves around how big ideas and new technology can be used to tell dynamic stories. He incorporates many methods and mediums into his brand activation ideation. Whether IRL or #social, Scott turns human truths into brand success. His idea-first attitude and approach resulted in award winning campaigns for Kraft Heinz, Intel, Oracle, Google, Microsoft, Chrysler, Bud Light, and Kellogg's.
Todd Dailey, vice president of creative, Visual CommunicationsTodd studied at the Institute of Design in Chicago and is the VP Creative for Visual Communications. He has helped tell client stories in 3d for fortune 500 clients for 20+ years. He is lucky to be part of a team of award-winning environmental, graphic, and experiential designers. He is proud to serve as a judge for FIT's Capstone Graduate program and loves video games, camping and all things having to do with his family.
Robyn Davis, CPTD, CEM, trade show strategy specialist, Exhibitors WINH LLCYou may recognize Robyn from the exhibitor success programs she creates/facilitates on behalf of the SHOT Show, RE+, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and other major American trade shows. Robyn's certification is in talent development (training) and her degree is in Aerospace Engineering. She has been honored to receive recognition such as "Educator of the Year" award (IAEE), "Pacesetter" award (Events Industry Council), and "40 Under 40" lists (Exhibit City News and Connect Assoication), to name a few.
Steve Deckel, CTSM Bronze, CEO, Deckel & MoneypennySteve Deckel, CTSM Bronze, is the CEO at Deckel & Moneypenny and has over thirty years of exhibit design experience. He has worked with companies you have heard of like GE and Chevron, and a few you haven't heard of yet. After all this time in the industry, he still can't juggle (not even scarves).
Carmine DeFalco, president, creative director, Pixel Light Digital Media Inc.Carmine has spent the last 30 years helping clients engage, track, and deliver for their targets through innovative digital solutions. Across many corporate adventures, he's accumulated a deep creative and technological expertise that makes him and his team valuable partners to marketers, educators, and communicators. Carmine's work covers a wide range of disciplines including web/mobile apps, animation/video, augmented/virtual reality, digital sales tools, interactive displays, analytics, and user experience.
Dianne Devitt, chief experience officer, Dianne Devitt LLCDianne is a pioneer in the event industry with global experience as a producer, speaker, author, and educator. She was the founder of a premiere event company and served Heads of State, Astronauts and Fortune 50 companies. As a Professor at NYU for over 33 years and believer in training, she also wrote "What Color is Your Event? a creative thinking resource and co-authored Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women focusing on Creative Leadership.
Nancy Drapeau, IPC, vice president of research, Center for Exhibition Industry ResearchA 31-year market research veteran with extensive expertise in exhibition industry research. At CEIR she conducts industrywide trend studies and speaks at industry events. She has a BA in Government from Georgetown University and a Master's in Advanced European and International Studies from l'IEHEI. She is a member of the Event Industry Council's (EIC) Research & Advocacy Task Force. She lives in Maine with her husband, son and border collie, Moxie.
Scott Dzierzanowski, executive creative director, Impact XMScott is a multifaceted creative with an obsession for internet culture, . His life revolves around how big ideas and new technology can be used to tell dynamic stories. He incorporates many methods and mediums into his brand activation ideation. Whether IRL or #social, Scott turns human truths into brand success. His idea-first attitude and approach resulted in award winning campaigns for Kraft Heinz, Intel, Oracle, Google, Microsoft, Chrysler, Bud Light, and Kellogg's.
