1.How would you classify your role in your organization?

Executive Leadership

HR / Talent Development

Operations / Show Floor

Sales / Account Management

Other (please specify)

2.How long have you worked in the exhibitions/events industry?

Less than 5 years

5–10 years

11–20 years

21+ years

3.What is your age group?

Under 30

30–39

40–49

50–59

60+

4.What workforce development strategies or programs are currently working well at your company or in your region?

5.What are your biggest challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining talent?

6.Are you currently partnering with any external organizations (trade schools, high schools, colleges, veterans groups, workforce boards, etc.) to source or train talent?

a Yes

b No

If yes, please share who and what’s working:

7.What role should ESCA and the broader exhibitions industry play in addressing the workforce shortage?

8.If ESCA launched a national workforce campaign or initiative, what would be most valuable to you? (Check all that apply)

Shared recruiting materials (videos, flyers, social content)

Industry-wide job board

Internship/apprenticeship network

Partnerships with trade schools/community colleges

Advocacy with local/state workforce agencies

National awareness campaign

Case studies / best practices

Other (please specify)

9.What groups or demographics do you feel we’re not doing a good job reaching or supporting?

10.What’s one bold idea you'd love to see ESCA pursue to help build a sustainable workforce pipeline?

11.Would you be willing to share a success story or pilot program during the session or in follow-up materials?

Yes – I’m open to it

Maybe – Let’s talk

Not at this time