Steve Prahalis

Steve Prahalis joined SME in October 2003 and currently serves as the chief operating officer overseeing SME’s three business units including SME Media, Tooling U-SME and Events. Prahalis will also oversee SME’s business development initiatives and will continue to lead Canadian Operations and SME Studios. Previously, he was the director of Business Development and Innovation. In his current role, Prahalis will be charged with driving greater efficiency and ensuring stronger strategic execution across the organization. Upon joining SME, he was responsible for the introduction of several key strategic initiatives, including the creation and launch of imX — the Interactive Manufacturing Experience. Previously, Prahalis was president of Reed Exhibitions Canada, a leading producer of trade shows and events serving a variety of markets coast to coast. He also served in various positions at Key3Media, including director of strategic alliances, general manager of Canadian events and vice president of the International division. Prahalis is a member of the International Association of Expositions and Events, has served as chair on its Executive Task Force and has received CAEM’s Lifetime Achievement award. He earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Concordia University. SME Member Since 2007.