Meet the 2025 BizBash 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in the Event Industry
BizBash is proud to present its 2025 40 Under 40 feature, showcasing 40 exceptional event professionals who have made remarkable achievements in the industry before reaching their 40th birthday. These talented individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to their craft, from founding successful businesses to working on high-profile events like the Super Bowl and Toronto International Film Festival.
The selected professionals are:
- Andy Bomberger, Director of Meeting Operations at Caesars Entertainment
- Antroinette Smith, Senior Global Event and Meeting Manager at Alcon Vision
- Avital Ungar, Owner of Avital Food & Drink Experiences
- Brianna Pulliam, Producer of Live Events at National Association of Realtors
- Carley Gauthier, Head of Marketing for Premium Experiences and Special Events Sales at Live Nation
- Celeste Durve, Founder of VIPER
- Chris Salem, Co-Founder and Head of Client Services at SOBOL
- Ciara Jibri, CEO and Executive Producer at EVLVE Creative
- Collin Duwe, Director of Culture and Employee Experience at Yahoo
- Corey Steinfast, Vice President of Sales at Broadway Plus
- Cydney Marks-Nicholes, Sports Business Development Manager at Explore Seattle Southside
- Dallas Duckett, Executive Director of Events at Warner Bros. Pictures
- Emma Quan, Director of Events at Disney Branded Television
- Eric Tremble, Owner and CEO of Avenge Creative Inc.
- Howard Little, Manager of Brand and Influencer Marketing at Chicago Bears
- Jackie Tattersall, Senior Manager of Strategic Programs and Activations at Downtown Denver Partnership
- Jennarose Rolfes, Director of Operations and Resourcing at Wilson Dow Group
- Jennifer Carlisle, Senior Director of Marketing at Hosts Global
- Josh Abelson, Co-Owner of the INDUSTRIAL event space
- Josh King, Vice President of Growth at emc3
- Julieanna Gray-Stipek, Vice President of Production at Fortune
- Jumi Aluko, Founder, CEO, and Lead Event Producer at Jumi Aluko Consulting
- Justin Lefkovitch, CEO at Mirrored Media
- Lauren Rios, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Platinum XP
- Lee Doud, Executive Vice President and Head of Agency at JJLA
- Lindsey Wilde Titus, Managing Partner at Salt Productions and Pinch Creative
- Mariangel Urdaneta, Director of Event Experience and Hospitality at Toronto International Film Festival
- Marlo Smith, Events Manager at Capital Impact Partners
- Matt Molino, Chief Strategy Officer and Partner at NVE Experience Agency
- Megan Martin, Founder and Principal at M Squared Dynamics
- Molly Self, Client Services Manager at Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Natasha Botbijl, Project Manager of Experiential Events (Global) at Shell
- Pedro Góes, CEO at InEvent Inc.
- Phoenix Porcelli, Global Head of Sales at Convene
- Ross Mohsenin, Head of Experiential Marketing at Cash App
- Shelby Remington, Director of Event Management at Opus Agency
- Sophie Billi-Hardwick, Global Chief Marketing Director at DesignScene
- Tachand Dubuisson, Founder and CEO at APT-122 Experiential Agency
- Victoria Mahoney, Head of Marketing and Partnerships at Harmony Marketing
- Will Curran, Strategic Advisor at Bizzabo
These honorees were selected through a rigorous process involving nominations from colleagues and peers, followed by a thorough review by BizBash editors. To be eligible, candidates had to be under 40 years old as of April 1, 2025. The 40 Under 40 list celebrates the achievements of these young professionals and highlights their contributions to the event industry.
The stories of these industry leaders offer insights into their career paths, sources of inspiration, and most memorable events. Their accomplishments serve as a testament to the talent and innovation driving the events industry forward.
