Her Story
About Cithlaly
Cithlaly Dudic is a Regional Vice President in technology sales with a specialized focus on the trade show and events industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she brings 10 years of management and event technology experience to her role at Map Your Show, where she develops strategic partnerships with event organizers and helps them leverage innovative technology to increase revenue, generate leads, strengthen exhibitor engagement, and foster meaningful connections. Dudic’s career reflects a steady progression from project coordinator to regional vice president, built through consistent hard work, strong team support, and successful project implementations. Her expertise encompasses project management, event technology, registration systems, tradeshow planning tools, mobile applications, websites, digital sponsorships, and the integration of systems that support seamless event operations.
Prior to joining Map Your Show, Dudic served as Meetings Manager with the Society of Critical Care Medicine, where she oversaw logistics for major meetings, including the Critical Care Congress, which attracts approximately 6,000 attendees and features more than 600 educational sessions. She previously spent nearly four years with Informa Markets, progressing through roles including Project Manager for the Fashion Events Portfolio and Event Manager for ISSA Show North America. Throughout her career, she has led complex technology implementations, managed registration and tradeshow systems, coordinated mobile app and website development, migrated planning tools across multiple events, and trained more than 100 staff members on digital sponsorship workflows. Her ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver successful projects has established her as a trusted resource within the events and trade show industry.
Dudic holds a B.A. in Economics from Northern Illinois University and an A.A. in General Studies from Triton College. She has further strengthened her expertise through professional development, including Mastering Sales from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Persuasive Selling through LinkedIn. She attributes her professional evolution to the mentors who have challenged and guided her through meaningful conversations about work ethic, mindset, and leadership, as well as her willingness to embrace constructive feedback and engage in regular self-reflection. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Dudic is committed to serving her community through her volunteer work with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Chicago, where she delivers groceries and conducts in-home visits with seniors experiencing isolation. Her combination of business acumen, event technology expertise, relationship-building skills, and commitment to service continues to shape her approach to leadership and professional growth.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Cithlaly
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success largely to the mentors who have invested in me throughout my career. I have made a conscious effort to build meaningful relationships with mentors that go beyond surface-level conversations, engaging in thoughtful discussions about work ethic, mindset, leadership, and professional approach. Their guidance and perspectives have motivated me to continually challenge myself and strive for excellence. I have also learned to embrace constructive feedback and make self-reflection an integral part of my growth. Together, these practices have been instrumental in my professional evolution, helping me progress from a coordinator to a regional vice president while remaining committed to continuous learning and development.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering tech sales and the trade show industry is to prepare yourself for moments when you may feel intimidated or uncertain, particularly when working directly with clients in industries that can still be male-dominated and lack diversity. You may find that some of your insecurities surface, but those moments can become opportunities for growth and confidence. Embrace what makes you different, trust your expertise, and never feel pressured to change who you are to fit into the room. Your unique perspective, authenticity, and willingness to own your individuality can become some of your greatest professional strengths.
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