Shawn (Yih-Hsiang) Cheng

Shawn (Yih-Hsiang) Cheng

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Shaping the Future of International Meetings | Collaborative Growth | Event Transformation

Curiosity - Innovation - Storytelling

As the Regional Director for North America at ICCA, I am passionate about driving growth and fostering collaboration within the global meetings and events industry. ICCA has stood at the forefront of shaping the future of international association meetings since 1963, and I'm honoured to be part of a team that champions innovation, sustainability, and advocacy on a global scale.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of strategizing, planning, and executing transformative events—from intimate gatherings to international conferences. My career has been built on an unwavering commitment to innovation, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative approach to ensure that every event exceeds expectations. Along the way, I've been fortunate to be recognized with honours such as "Planner of the Year" by Smart Meetings and a spot on the "40 Under 40" by Connect x BizBash.

But more than accolades, it's the connections I've built and the stories we've shaped together that truly inspire me. It was the Guinness World Record attempt to host the largest online event gathering, GMID Goes Virtual, in 2020, which connects almost all the industry associations across the globe. It was #EventprofsBreakShit that I co-founded in 2021, seeking an honest, authentic, but joyful way to explore event technology.

These are the real rewards of our work, and they underscore the power of collaboration in our industry.

At ICCA, we're not just organizing meetings—we're creating spaces where ideas flourish, communities grow, and the future of our industry is redefined. I'd love to connect if you're interested in exploring how we can collaborate, build meaningful partnerships, or simply share ideas. Let's work together to amplify the value of international meetings and create sustainable, innovative solutions for the future.

Are you ready to shape the future of international association meetings? Let's connect and make an impact together.

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Experience

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    ICCA

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Canada

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    Canada

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    Vancouver, Canada Area

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    Vancouver, Canada Area

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    The Finer Details Event Planning Inc.

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    Vancouver, Canada Area

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    Vancouver, Canada Area

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    Vancouver

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    Vancouver, Canada

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • PCMA Canada West Chapter Graphic

    Immediate Past President

    PCMA Canada West Chapter

    - 1 year

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    President

    PCMA Canada West Chapter

    - 2 years

    Education

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    Director, Education and Events

    PCMA Canada West Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

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    Committee Member - Education & Events

    PCMA Canada West Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    I have helped develop an innovative half-day education program called “Spark!”. After our launch in 2017, more than 80% of the attendants rated their experience “extremely satisfied.”

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    Director Of Membership Services

    MPI BC Chapter

    - 2 years

    Education

    At this position, I served as a voting member on the Board for 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.

    Worked closely with the VP of Membership, I was responsible for executing the membership plan, works directly with Chairs to ensure alignment, message/position consistency, and result measurement.

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    Director Of Public Relations

    MPI BC Chapter

    - 1 year 3 months

    Education

    As a member of the Marketing & Communication portfolio, I was responsible for the external chapter communication, specifically through different social media platforms.

    Reported directly to the VP of Communication, I engaged members and overall event/ meeting community locally and globally using chapter's twitter, facebook, and LinkedIn account.

Courses

  • Destination Management, Meeting & Conference

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  • Event Design

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  • Event Marketing

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  • Proposal Writing & Presentation

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  • Risk Management

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  • Section4 Building Product Roadmaps

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  • Sponsorship Marketing

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Honors & Awards

  • Digital Experience Strategist of the Year

    PCMA

    The PCMA Foundation on April 11 honored outstanding business events industry professionals at the Visionary Awards ceremony, held as part of Business Events Industry Week (BEIW), at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

  • The 50 Most Influential Event Technology Professionals

    Eventex

    The Most Influential People in the Events Industry index recognizes exceptional individuals from around the globe who have made an impact with their creativity, vision, and capacity for innovation. The list is decided entirely by the public who first get to nominate and then vote on who they believe has influenced the industry the most.

  • 40 Under 40

    Connext x BizBash

    Connect and BizBash have teamed up to introduce their first co-branded “40 Under 40” feature in 2022.

    This impressive list highlights 40 corporate and association planners, incentive organizers, sales managers, event designers, experiential marketers and other noteworthy event professionals who are making an early mark in the event and meeting industry.

    The resilient influencers and innovators featured here have helped lead the industry through unprecedented times by thinking…

    Connect and BizBash have teamed up to introduce their first co-branded “40 Under 40” feature in 2022.

    This impressive list highlights 40 corporate and association planners, incentive organizers, sales managers, event designers, experiential marketers and other noteworthy event professionals who are making an early mark in the event and meeting industry.

    The resilient influencers and innovators featured here have helped lead the industry through unprecedented times by thinking outside the box, acquiring new skillsets and forging unconventional paths to success.


    https://www.bizbash.com/meetings-trade-shows/people/article/22081106/2022-connect-x-bizbash-40-under-40-shawn-yihhsiang-cheng

  • Planners of the Year

    Smart Meetings

    Shawn is one of only 17 event professionals to earn Planner of the Year recognition from Smart Meetings in 2019.

    Smart Meetings’ annual Planner of the Year Awards recognizes event professionals who are leading the way with innovative, transformational programming. They are role models and pioneers in the industry, creating value for their companies and elevating the experience for attendees.

    Read the complete story:…

    Shawn is one of only 17 event professionals to earn Planner of the Year recognition from Smart Meetings in 2019.

    Smart Meetings’ annual Planner of the Year Awards recognizes event professionals who are leading the way with innovative, transformational programming. They are role models and pioneers in the industry, creating value for their companies and elevating the experience for attendees.

    Read the complete story: https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/2019-planners-of-the-year

  • President Award

    MPI BC Chapter

  • 20 in their twenties

    PCMA

Languages

  • Manderine

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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