ESCA SUMMER EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE │ JUNE 29 - JULY 2 │ COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
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Tommy Goodwin
Vice President
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance
Tommy Goodwin is Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape.
Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years working for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute.
Recognized by The Hill in its list of association “Top Lobbyists” every year since 2020, Tommy has also received several industry awards including:
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CEO Update/Association Trends: Leading Association Lobbyist (2023)
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American Society of Association Executives (ASAE): ASAE Fellow (2022)
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DCA Live: Association Innovation Leader (2022)
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TSNN: Industry Support Award (2022)
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MeetingsNet: Changemaker (2022)
The Taxman Cometh: How the 2025 Tax Reform Debate Will Impact ESCA Members
Tuesday, July 1, 10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Tax reform is *the* issue in Washington, DC in 2025. With much of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of the year, President Trump and Congress are working overtime on legislation that will determine the direction of federal tax policy for many years to come.
What tax policy changes are on the horizon? How will they affect ESCA members and the industry more broadly? And how can ESCA members get involved to help move the needle?
To answer these questions and more, please join ECA’s Tommy Goodwin for “The Taxman Cometh? How the 2025 Tax Reform Debate Will Impact ESCA Members,” which will break down the latest developments from Capitol Hill and tell you everything that you need to know about why it matters to you and your organization.
Navigating Change: The Future of Trade Shows
Wednesday, July 2, 8:50 AM - 9:35 AM
The trade show industry is evolving rapidly, with technology like robotics, AI, and automation reshaping operations. While these advancements offer new opportunities, they also raise questions about the future of the workforce and the human elements that define trade shows.
In this panel, leaders from the Industry Collective will discuss the challenges and opportunities of this transformation, including the impact of technology on roles, skills, and operations, as well as how the industry is adapting to changing regulations.
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