The North America chapter of Women in Exhibitions Network (WIEN NA) successfully held two events during IMEX America 2026.

The inaugural WIEN Solutions Exchange was held during Smart Monday, October 12th. Eighteen members from North America and the UK participated in lively, self-selected roundtable discussions focused on upvoted topics such as incorporating AI into your business and event, creating experiences worth traveling for, negotiating contracts, and personal/professional career path development.

Facilitator and WIEN NA Chapter membership chair Dana Freker Doody, Owner & Principal Strategist Inktide Solutions, LLC said, “Everyone in attendance treated their role in the group’s problem-solving seriously and generously. By coming together in person and talking through challenges and potential solutions, the group was able to open minds around fresh ideas. No one in WIEN is facing things alone.”

The event was sponsored by Gleanin and LiveBuzz, enabling an upgraded experience for the members in attendance.

Next up was the annual International WIEN Time sponsored by Visit Detroit, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the House of Blues Crossroads. Live Nation provided a live band, and VIsit Detroit created an atmosphere with heavy hors d’oeuvres for busy exhibition professionals. Over 100 members and allies gathered for food, drinks, and networking.

Stephanie Selesnick, President of International Trade Information, Inc. and founding WIEN NA Board Member, said, “By far, this was our largest gathering to date and we’re incredibly grateful to the team at Visit Detroit for their continued sponsorship and partnership. It was wonderful to see everyone meeting and networking at our WIEN Time!”

Special thanks to MomentoPhoto.AI for sponsoring the photography at both events and to IMEX for creating this inclusive, big tent show for our industry.