Angie Naniot Ahrens

Angie Naniot Ahrens has over 17 years of experience in event management and coordination. Angie is currently serving as the Director of Global Events at MRI Software since 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Manager of Global Events at Infor from 2021 to 2022. In 2021, they also served as an Independent Consultant at Soundings Connect, where they assisted multiple companies in organizing virtual events.

From 2018 to 2020, Angie Naniot Ahrens held the position of VP of Operations at Leadercast. In this role, they focused on creating impactful events aligned with the company's mission. Angie worked closely with the president and led a team dedicated to client success, marketing, and content.

From 2012 to 2018, they worked at Connect Meetings, starting as a Meetings Manager and gradually progressing to become the Senior Director of Meetings & Events. In these roles, they oversaw the planning and implementation of numerous company conferences, ranging from 100 to 3,800 attendees. Angie managed a team and nurtured industry relationships to promote growth.

From 2004 to 2012, Angie Naniot Ahrens worked for Sigma Kappa Sorority, first as the Director of Events & Programming and later as the Director of Administration & Alumnae. In these roles, they were responsible for organizing national events, training seminars, and managing administrative tasks.

In 2011, they worked as a Special Events Coordinator at the Indianapolis Art Center, where they assisted in various internal and external events.

Overall, Angie Naniot Ahrens has a diverse range of experience in event management, including virtual events, large-scale conferences, and special events coordination.

Angie Naniot Ahrens, CMP Fellow, CMM, completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology with a specialization in Criminology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2004. Angie attained additional certifications including a Certification in Meetings Management (CMM) from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in 2021. Angie also holds a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Events Industry Council, obtained in December 2011. In 2020, they pursued further education with certifications in Virtual Event & Meeting Management from the Event Leadership Institute, a Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate from Florida Atlantic University, and a Content Marketing Certification from HubSpot.