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Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Rob BarberVice President, Modular Systems + R&DATOMIC

As ATOMIC's Chief Creative Officer, Rob has been instrumental in leading ATOMIC’s product development efforts and propelling ATOMIC to be an industry leader in modular scenic stage products.

He and his team have introduced over 110 new products and several patented product lines. His team celebrates 13 industry-related design awards and multiple patents.

With world headquarters in Lititz, PA, Rob has also successfully launched operations in Los Angeles, Miami, Tokyo, Singapore, and Frankfurt.

ATOMIC has two Super Bowl halftime shows under its belt and clients include an extensive list of entertainment A-Listers, such as Madonna, Miranda Lambert, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and both Justin’s, Timberlake and Bieber, as well as prominent media brands iHeart, MTV, FOX Sports, NBC, The Talk, and Ellen, plus large global brands that include, Google, Samsung, T-Mobile and many more.

Additionally, Rob has spoken both nationally and internationally throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia on a variety of topics including leadership and creativity.

Prior to ATOMIC, Rob was part of development team for Eggland’s Best Eggs and developed and patented the technology for printing on eggs, as well as designed the technology for environmentally controlled poultry houses.

Rob serves nationally on the Advisory Board of the Parnelli Awards, acknowledging outstanding achievement in Concert Touring and Live Events. Locally, he actively serves on the board of the Lancaster County Community Foundation, guiding philanthropy and managing endowments that shape Lancaster County. Recent accomplishments involve authoring an essay to "Lights on Lancaster" (John R. Gerdy), delivering a commencement speech, and receiving both the Medal of Honor from the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and this years recipient of The Special Event Gala Lifetime Achievement Award. These esteemed awards recognize individuals who have made significant impact in the fields of design and creativity.

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