44 ASM GLOBAL PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER FACILITY MANAGER IN 2023, ASM Global appointed Tony Hodgins as the general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A 30-YEAR VETERAN IN THE EVENT INDUSTRY, as general manager, Hodgins is responsible for the successful operations of the Center, contributing to the facility’s continued progression, at a time when Philadelphia’s meetings and events industry is in the midst of a significant rebound from the effects of the pandemic. WITH THIS MOMENTUM expected to continue, the Center’s primary focus has been on finding new ways to enhance guests’ experiences and implementing innovative and industry-leading initiatives to maintain the facility’s position as a world-class event venue of choice. ASM GLOBAL CONTINUES to collaborate closely with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) and trade show labor partners to redefine the way in which we do events and ensure that all team members fulfil the Center’s service promise to customers. Through the Hospitality Industry Advancement Trust (HIAT) Fund program, the PCCA/ ASM Global team and labor partners are working with a shared commitment to deliver the best possible experience to customers, while ensuring that the Center’s workforce have the tools and resources to do their jobs skillfully and safely. ADDITIONALLY, the PCCA’s significant investments in building and infrastructure enhancements and continuous support of the ASM Global team have allowed the Center to provide customers with innovative, state-of-the-art event solutions that prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of all who enter the building. THE PCCA’S AND ASM GLOBAL’S COMMITMENT to sustainability and social responsibility also continued to be a top priority during the year. As a direct result of the initiatives under the ASM Global Acts program, the Pennsylvania Convention Center earned the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Standards gold certification for venues. Throughout the year, the Center made substantial strides in waste diversion, utilities management and other green initiatives, and its community outreach programs. The certification validates the facility’s approach to sustainable development and being a key initiator of change in the Greater Philadelphia region. asmglobal.com @ASMGlobalLive ASM Global Live @ASMGlobalLive ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. Proudly, ASM Global is now in its tenth year of managing the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “ At the Pennsylvania Convention Center, we always strive to be the best at what we do. As an ASM Global-managed facility, our team is able to leverage ASM Global’s industry-leading innovations to deliver exceptional experiences for our organizers, attendees, and exhibitors. Additionally, our ten-year partnership with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority has resulted in the development of innovative programs that are unrivaled in the industry, and that have further solidified the Center’s position as a venue of choice and a trusted community partner. ” — Tony Hodgins, CEM, CMP, General Manager, ASM Global 44