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Cybelle Jones is CEO of SEGD, an organization of designers of experiences, connecting people to place. SEGD’s mission focuses on education, innovation and connection.

Previously, Cybelle was Principal of Gallagher & Associates, an award- winning global where for 25+ years she led the design of projects, including; the International Spy Museum, the National WWII Museum, The Academy Awards Museum, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum as well as visitor centers for Google, COX and Johnson & Johnson.

Ms. Jones has been a guest speaker for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), IAAPA, American Alliance of Museums (AAM), AIGA, The V&A, Museum Next, Building Museums Symposium, FIT, SCAD, UC DAAP and the International Sign Association (ISA).

With over 23 years of experience in the exhibit design industry, I am passionate about empowering clients to achieve more on and off the trade show floor. As the Exhibitionist Extraordinaire and President of Synergy Design Group, I lead a team of creative professionals specializing in customizing displays to fit your needs and investment.

Farukh Ijaz, P.E., is a distinguished professional in transportation engineering, specializing in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and intelligent transportation systems. He is currently the President and Managing Partner of Consulting Services USA (CSA). Farukh began his academic journey at the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with honors. He continued his pursuit of excellence at the University of Illinois, earning a Master's degree in Civil and Materials Engineering with a perfect GPA. He has Professional Engineering License in New York, New Jersey Maryland, Delaware, Arizona Nevada and Oregon.



Farukh joined the Port Authority of NY & NJ in 2014 as an On-Site Consultant, contributing to complex transportation solutions. Beyond his role at CSA and the Port Authority, Farukh is actively involved in professional organizations, including serving as Past President of ITE Met Section. He has received numerous awards, including recognition as the 2020 Einah Reza M. Pelaez Young Professional of the Year and the 2020 Outstanding Young Professional Year. In 2021, he was honored as a Rising Star by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Northeastern District.

Farukh Ijaz's journey in transportation engineering is an inspiration, highlighting dedication and innovation in creating safer, more efficient transportation systems. His passion for excellence leaves an indelible mark on the industry, solidifying his role as a luminary in transportation engineering.

Randall Chenworth, Jr. is the Director of Education for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan Washington (MCAMW). Born and raised in Baltimore, Randall's educational journey led him to Towson University, where he honed his passion for teaching. He started his career as an elementary school teacher, where he studied and applied the pedagogy of effective classroom instruction, fostering a love for learning among his students. Over the years, Randall transitioned into various sales roles, harnessing his interpersonal skills and business acumen. Eventually, he found his calling at MCAMW, where he combines his diverse experiences to shape the education and professional development initiatives for the association, helping individuals and organizations in the mechanical contracting industry thrive.

CEO of Glue Up, an all-in-one cloud-based CRM engagement platform for event and membership management, is the leading platform in emerging and developing markets and North America.

As CEO of Glue Up, Eric L. Schmidt is focused on delivering cloud solutions that transform the way professional communities enable and enrich relationships. Glue Up has offices in 14 countries and clients in over 70. Eric’s focus is to continue building the best product for Glue Up’s clients and expanding the company’s presence in emerging and developing markets around the world. Over the last 18 years, Eric has founded and incubated several companies from the ground up; including China Entrepreneurs which was the top community organization for more than 50,000 entrepreneurs, hosting more than 100 conferences annually.

Eric was an elected member of American Chamber of Commerce in China's Board of Governors for three years (2017, 2018 & 2019) and is recognized as an authority on digital transformation and business in emerging markets. He has been featured in media such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Baron’s, BBC, CCTV, China Daily, and numerous other outlets.

Eric once traced Marco Polo’s route from Beijing, China to Venice, Italy, 100 days by bicycle – he was appreciatively sponsored by Nike and Philips. He also previously lived in China (17 years) and Guatemala.