CEA’s Kacie Hackett Receives Prestigious PCMA Award Selected for PCMA 20 in their twenties Class of 2015
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® congratulates Kacie Hackett, specialist, CES conferences, CEA, for being selected as a member of the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) 2015 class of 20 in their twenties. The 20 in their twenties program, supported by the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Austin Convention Center, is designed to engage the best and brightest young professionals in the meetings industry by recognizing emerging leaders – and their talents – which help accelerate the industry and carry it into the future. CEA is the producer of the annual International CES®, the gathering place for the global technology community.
“Kacie’s dedication helps us deliver a top-notch conference program at the International CES, which has helped CEA set the tone for the convention industry year after year,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. “Kacie helps manage the logistics for over 800 speakers and is a rising star at CEA. I’m thrilled to congratulate her for her well-deserved honor.”
20 in their twenties applicants must be employed full time in the meetings industry, be 29 years old or younger and demonstrate ways they consider themselves to be industry leaders. A Committee made up of veterans and members of the inaugural class of 20 in their twenties recipients reviewed dozens of applications in detail before deciding on the inaugural class.
Hackett was recently promoted to specialist of CES conferences as a result of her increasing responsibilities for CES. In this role, she assists in managing CES conference vendors and partners, including respective relationships, to execute conference program logistics at CES. She has worked for CEA for over three years, starting in their internship program after graduating from American University in 2011.
Hackett was recognized at the Convening Leaders and Education Conference in January, as well as in Convene Magazine and other PCMA communications.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $286 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org,InnovationMovement.com
