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Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), a newly-formed association dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s advocacy on behalf the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the $396 billion business events landscape.
Prior to joining ECA, he spent more than 20 years leading a wide range of government relations, public affairs, and issue advocacy efforts for several globally-recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle Corp., AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which business operates.
Recognized by The Hill in its 2020 and 2021 lists of association “Top Lobbyists,” he has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King’s College London. He also holds a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Project Management Professional certification from PMI. He is Past President of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and a Past Chair of ASAE’s Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council.
Capitol Impact: Making Advocacy Part of Your Leadership Journey
Tuesday, February 24, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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What happens in the White House and on Capitol Hill directly impacts your work on the show floor. That’s why so many ESCA members advocate for the industry as part of the ESCA-supported Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). What policy priorities does the industry support? How can I get involved? Why does advocacy matter to me as a rising industry leader? For answers to these questions and more, join ESCA’s Rachel Rodean and ECA’s Tommy Goodwin as they discuss why advocating for the industry is a critical part of your leadership development.