Meet XLIVE's 2022 Emerging Leaders in Event Tech

XLIVE is proud to present its second annual list of Emerging Leaders in Event Tech, recognizing young event professionals — in both the B2B and live entertainment sectors — who are leading the way as the industry continues to settle into a new normal and are working to shape the future events and experiences.

These emerging leaders were nominated by their colleagues and peers, and are being recognized for their passion for creating the best possible experiences for their clients, fans, and stakeholders, as well as their dedication to pushing the next frontier of events. The impressive eventprofs on our list have made it through the toughest times of the pandemic with a positive mindset and have continuously innovated to prepare for the return to in-person events while also embracing the power of digital.

Our list includes founders, production experts, marketers, and content producers who are working on exciting projects to engage attendees and fans, and are helping to educate the industry on ever-evolving best practices.

Here is the complete list of 2022’s Emerging Leaders in Event Tech — we hope you enjoy learning more about what they’re up to and join us in congratulating them for their incredible work!

Grant Hall
 ASM Global’s Grant Hall (XLIVE)
Jacquelle Amankonah Horton
Fave’s Jacquelle Amankonah Horton (XLIVE)
Berto Mora
All of it Now’s Berto Mora (XLIVE)
Shayli Ankenbruck
Music Tectonics’ Shayli Ankenbruck (XLIVE)
Kyle Santen
PixelForge’s Kyle Santen (XLIVE)
Laura Hernandez
Fever’s Laura Hernández (XLIVE)
Daga Pajduszewska
Volta’s Daga Pajduszewska (XLIVE)
Pedro Góes
InEvent’s Pedro Góes (XLIVE)
Benji Friedl
Liff Happens’ Benji Friedl (XLIVE)
Mark Lopez
Show Imaging Inc.’s Mark Lopez (XLIVE)