The Gold Standard
EME is the promotional products industry's most exclusive one-on-one meeting experience. 100+ events. 15 cities. 19 years of proven results.
Over 19 years ago, EME introduced the highly successful one-on-one suite-style meeting format to the promotional products industry. EME continues to set the gold standard for quality connections that produce business results.
EME - Exclusive Meeting Experience - was founded on a simple idea: the promotional products industry was drowning in noise.
Traditional trade shows meant thousands of booths, endless walking, countless badge scans, and no guarantee that the right buyers would ever walk into your booth.
So we built the opposite.
As innovators of the 1:1 suite-style meeting format, EME created a better way to do business. Our events are curated, invite-only experiences where every supplier is carefully selected and every distributor is qualified based on sales volume and purchasing authority.
The meetings are pre-scheduled.
The venues are world-class.
The outcomes are measurable.
The experience is unforgettable.
Since our first event, EME has facilitated thousands of one-on-one meetings between industry decision-makers who have the authority to write orders.
That's not a trade show. That's a revenue engine for your business.
100+ Events and Counting
From Scottsdale to Nashville, St. Augustine to Park City - EME has built a track record that speaks for itself across 19 years and 15 cities. Every 2025 event sold out.
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Meet the Experience Makers
Carlye Wund
Chief Executive Officer
With nearly two decades of event expertise, Carlye is the curator behind EME's signature experiences. Connecting people isn't just something she enjoys, it's at the heart of everything she does. Her attention to detail and belief that exceptional events are built through intentional experiences and meaningful connections serve as the foundation for every unforgettable EME event.
Vicky Tirpack
Director of Sales
As the voice behind EME's supplier relationships, Vicky is dedicated to creating the perfect match with our supplier partners. Her 30 years of industry knowledge, and relationship-driven approach ensure every supplier finds the right event and the right opportunity for success.
Alice Rodenberg
Director of Distributor Relations
Alice is the driving force behind EME's distributor relationships and plays the key role in maintaining the highest standard of the EME experience. Through a thoughtful and intentional vetting process, she carefully curates a community of qualified, high-performing distributors, ensuring every attendee brings value, engagement, and meaningful opportunities to each event.
Jodi Foy
Event Coordinator
Jodi is the magic behind every EME event, ensuring every onsite detail is thoughtfully executed from start to finish. Her attention to logistics and seamless coordination helps create experiences where attendees can focus on building relationships and conducting business. And while she keeps every moving piece running smoothly, she's also known for making the best coffee and keeping the hospitality suite stocked with the best snacks, because at EME, all the details matter.
The EME Gold Standard
Curation Over Volume
We say no to most applicants. That's by design. Quality attendance is the product.
Planned Months in Advance
Every detail is mapped out well before you arrive. From hotel selection to meeting schedules, nothing is left to chance.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same standard we hold our attendees. Every event is measured by the relationships and business it produces.