Diane Knippa Cmp

Diane Knippa, CMP, is an accomplished professional in the hospitality and events industry with extensive experience in meeting and event management. Currently serving as Exhibits Manager at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) since June 2021, Diane is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of various meetings and exhibitions. Previously, Diane held roles such as Senior Meetings Manager at HFTP®, Conference and Event Manager at National Instruments, and Meeting Manager at the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Diane's career spans over two decades and includes positions such as Event Manager at Sprint and Nortel Networks, as well as Director of Education at IAEE and Texas Apartment Association. Diane's educational background includes studies at The University of Texas at Austin.