CEM Spotlight on Yichun Ding, CEM, DES
CEM focuses on Ding Yichun, CEM, DES

Yichun Ding, CEM, DES, is a distinguished professional with ten years of experience in the meetings, events and exhibitions industry, specializing in data analysis, project management and trade show management. She has successfully managed conferences, trade shows, and events for a variety of international organizations and scientific research nonprofits in the Washington, D.C., area. Yichun holds multiple designations, including Certified Digital Event Strategist (DES), Certified Exhibition Management® (CEM) and WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits. Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered high-impact global events and projects across diverse industries. A strategic thinker with an eye for detail, Yichun is committed to excellence in all aspects of her work and proudly identifies as a woman in STEM. Yichun holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Economics and International Development from Iowa State University and a Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) from The George Washington University. Yichun currently serves as Optica's Exhibition Operations Coordinator. Here, she shares how…