Emily Stephens CMP, DES

Associate Director, Meetings and Special Projects

About Emily Stephens:

Biography & Education

Emily Stephens is the Associate Director of Meetings and Special Projects at ACOFP, and an accomplished professional with 15 years of experience in virtual and hybrid planning and execution, conference and expo operations, catering, vendor and hotel negotiation, and financial management for events of variable sizes. Emily has a strong business intuition and a natural ability to build relationships and establish trust and influence at all levels. She is a risk taker and an early identifier of trends and opportunities.

  • Ball State University, Muncie, IN - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Hospitality Management
  • Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) – Digital Event Strategist (DES)
  • Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) – Enhancing Events with AI Certificate
  • Convention Industry Council – Convention Meeting Professional (CMP)
  • Association Forum: 40 Under 40
  • Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)  - Visionary Award Finalist – Digital Event Strategist