Leslie Zeck, CMP, CMM, HMCC is a globally certified meeting professional responsible for managing annual international conventions and meetings for up to 5,000 delegates. She has planned meetings in over 30 countries in almost every continent with a strong focus on the healthcare and non-profit association sector. For over 12 years, she has served as the Director of Meetings for the International Association for Dental Research with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Leslie is actively involved in several global meeting industry associations and is an avid learner of new languages.