Edward Bagsic

Edward Bagsic, CMP has a diverse work experience in the meetings and events industry. Edward has held leadership roles in various organizations, showcasing their expertise and strategic skills. Currently, Edward works as the Senior Director of Meetings & Events at Global Travel Collection, where they oversee the planning and execution of important meetings and events. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Director of Events at inspiria global events, contributing to the successful management of events. Edward also gained valuable experience at the National Business Aviation Association, where they held multiple roles, including Senior Manager and Manager of Conventions, VIP Events, and Budgets. In these positions, they provided strategic direction for conventions and special events, managed budgets of over $40 million, and coordinated keynote content and speaker engagements. Earlier in their career, Edward worked as a CES Conferences Consultant at the Consumer Technology Association, overseeing the production of conference stages and collaborating with partners to showcase emerging technologies. Edward'sprevious roles include Global Events Coordinator at ACTE Association of Corporate Travel Executives, CES Conferences Associate at Consumer Technology Association, and Coordinator of Conferences at James Madison University. Edward's career started as a Program Team Leader at the Harrisonburg City Schools Career Page. Overall, they have a strong background in events management and a proven track record of successful execution.

Edward Bagsic, CMP graduated from James Madison University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality Management/Business. In 2016, they obtained the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification from the Events Industry Council. Additionally, they hold certifications in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education (obtained in 2021) and Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google Digital Garage (obtained in 2020).