EIC announces its 2025 board of directors
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The Events Industry Council (EIC), has announced its 2025 Board of Directors, reflecting a strategic expansion and restructuring to ensure continuity and broader representation.
The restructured board now includes four officers, introducing the new position of Treasurer, who will automatically advance to Chair-Elect.
Additionally, the board comprises seven at-large association seats and two at-large representatives from EIC’s corporate membership.
Senthil Gopinath, CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), transitions to Chair of EIC, having served as Chair-Elect in 2024.
With over two decades of experience in the global meetings, association, and leisure industry, Gopinath is recognized for his leadership and commitment to advancing the business events sector.
Stephanie Harris, President of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), has been elected as Chair-Elect, positioning her to serve as Chair in 2026.
Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, assumes the role of Treasurer and is slated to become Chair in 2027.
Ana María Viscasillas, MBA, CDME, Board Liaison for COCAL, will serve as Immediate Past Chair on the 2025 Board.
Gopinath expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am deeply honoured to lead EIC’s Board of Directors during this exciting and pivotal time for the business events industry.”
He acknowledged the contributions of past chairs and emphasized the collective effort to advance the industry across all sectors for the benefit of members and partners.
The 2025 Board is set to guide EIC through several significant initiatives, including the release of the Futures Landscape Study—a comprehensive report examining emerging trends poised to shape the business events industry, developed with input from EIC’s 60+ member organizations.
Other anticipated milestones include updates to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) International Standards and revisions to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.
EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert congratulated the incoming Executive Committee and officers, expressing her eagerness to collaborate with the board, volunteer leaders, and the management team to realize EIC’s ambitious vision.
She remarked, “I am incredibly enthusiastic about the work ahead of us as we engage with EIC’s global stakeholder community to share our industry’s purpose and impact more broadly.”
The EIC Board comprises elected members from its diverse association and corporate membership, representing over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities worldwide.
The Board serves as the governing body, holding fiscal and strategic responsibility for all EIC programs.
