Founded in 1998, ConferenceDirect is one of the largest meeting and event management firms in the world. With over 13,000 meetings sourced and managed annually, ConferenceDirect supports a diverse set of clientele around the globe.

Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer Larry Hanson oversees ConferenceDirect's conference management team, preferred partner and supplier programs, internal events, marketing, and recruiting efforts. His team manages more than $1.2 billion in sourcing annually with Cvent.