What keeps someone passionate about live events after 35 years in the industry?

In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with industry veteran Dave Brown for a candid conversation about career growth, exhibit systems, problem-solving, and the evolution of experiential marketing.

What began as a discussion about modular exhibits quickly turned into a broader conversation about adaptability, creativity, and why live events continue attracting people who thrive on challenge and change.

• Why live events are built for problem-solvers and fast thinkers
• Dave Brown’s unexpected entry into the exhibit industry in 1991
• The importance of curiosity, communication, and asking questions
• How exhibit “systems” evolved from portable displays into sophisticated build materials
• Why the line between modular and custom exhibits has become increasingly blurred
• How brands prioritize flexibility, sustainability, transportation, and outcomes over construction methods
• The growth of outdoor activations and experiential marketing beyond the trade show floor
• Why innovation in live events always starts with solving customer problems

This episode is a thoughtful look at how the live events industry continues evolving while still being driven by the same core principles: creativity, adaptability, relationships, and problem-solving.

Watch or listen to the full episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox with Chris Dunn, Dana Esposito and Dave Brown.

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