Now What? Brian Wynne, President and CEO, AUVSI
June 1, 2020
One of the ways AUVSI stands out among associations is the investments they've made in data science. Hear how Brian's team is leveraging this capability to:
- Make up for lost exhibitor revenue
- Inform content
- Expand their reach beyond their membership
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