Fusion Productions - Integrating Meetings, Learning & Technology

Hugh K. Lee, President

Like many parents, Hugh and Grace Monaco Lee - his wife of twenty years - are happily focused on their children, Alexandria (14) and Francesca (11). That translates into numerous school, music, soccer, and lacrosse events. In their "spare" time, the Lee family enjoys sailing on their J42. While avid travelers and participants in many sports, they have only recently been shamed into learning golf by their friends and peers in the meetings industry.

Industry Involvements and Accomplishments

• Chairman of the Board, Meeting Professionals International, 2004-2005 International Board of Directors
• 2002 CIC Hall of Leaders Inductee
• Recipient of the 1996 Industry Award from Meeting Professionals International, given to those who elevate the meeting industry
• Keynote speaker at the MPI European Conference in Geneva, Switzerland and Paris PEC
• Keynote at Asia Pacific Incentive & Meetings Expo in Melbourne, Australia, addressing the convergence of technology and its impact on the meeting industry
• Researcher and designer of Maximizing Your ROI training program
• Associate Fellow and recipient of the Distinguished Contributions Award from the American Society of Association Executives
• The first three-year Associate Board Member of the American Society of Association Executives and Member of Governance, Strategic Planning, and Education task groups
• Chair of ASAE's Past Associate Board Members Advisory Group
• Recipient of New York Society of Association Executives' first Outstanding Associate member award
• Designer and producer of the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism

Education and Technology Involvement

• Chair and designer of ASAE's Strategic Leadership Forum and Think Tanks
• Designer for the ASAE/NASDAQ Association Technology Conference, educational assessment, workshops, and general sessions
• Authored and key note over 100 featured speeches, articles, information books, section articles in areas such as:
  • Social Media
  • Role of a Cyber CEO
  • Online Education/Media
  • Competing in the Digital world
  • Building High-Value, Next-Generation Web Sites
  • Single-purpose conferences and meetings
  • Integrating technology into meetings
  • Strategic planning and research
  • Survey research