Nancy Drapeau, IPC

Vice President of CEIR Research · IAEE · company speakers →

Nancy Drapeau, IPC, brings over 30 years of market research expertise to the B2B exhibitions industry. As a key voice at CEIR, A division of IAEE, she leads influential, industry-wide studies that track trends and deliver insights to help event professionals stay ahead of the curve. A frequent speaker at conferences and forums, Nancy was named BizBash’s 1,000 Most Influential People in Events in 2019. She holds a BA in Government from Georgetown University, a Graduate Diploma in International Studies from l’IEHEI, and is a trained focus group moderator through the AC Nielsen Burke Institute. Nancy is a member of the Industry Insights Association and has contributed her expertise to the Event Industry Council’s Research & Advocacy Task Force. Based in Maine, she enjoys life by the coast with her husband and their energetic border collie, Moxie.

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Speaking history

IAEE CEM Week

28 September 2026 Cleveland, United States

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