Mark Bogdansky of Auto Care Association Named 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year

Mark Bogdansky, vice president of trade shows and community engagement for the Auto Care Association, has been named a 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings, according to a recent press release.

The recognition is awarded annually to standout leaders across the meetings and events industry. This year’s honorees were recognized for designing events that inspire attendees, deliver ROI, and foster meaningful connections.

Bogdansky, who oversees the strategy and execution of ACA’s largest events, has led several transformative initiatives during his tenure. These have included restructuring the AAPEX trade show floor plan for the first time in more than 75 years by segmenting exhibits by product category, and spearheading the creation of a fully operational auto repair shop on the trade show floor, equipped with a working exhaust system, lifts, and running vehicles.

“Every decision we make has to answer one of two questions: How is this enhancing the attendee experience? Or how is it providing more exhibitor value?” said Bogdansky. “When you focus on those fundamentals, you create events that not only work logistically but also resonate with people long after they’ve left.”