VenueConnect 2019

Naz Sabripour
Executive Director
Pasadena Convention Center


Naz Sabripour is the Executive Director for the Pasadena Convention Center, located 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles featuring 80,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting and event spaces. Naz, who reports to the Pasadena Center Operating Company’s CEO Michael Ross, is responsible for the event management, guest services, event operations (maintenance), public safety, engineering and parking departments for the convention center. With fifteen years of industry experience, Naz’ extensive experience has been a valuable asset in delivering over 400 high impact events annually for clients, ranging from annual consumer conventions to corporate trade shows. Having joined the Pasadena Convention Center in 2007, Naz has also held the positions of Director of Events and Operations and Director of Convention Services. She previously served as a Sales Manager and Events Manager at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Naz received her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, and a graduate degree from the University of Denver. Naz is an active member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and currently serves on the Convention Center Committee and Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Committee. She is a graduate of the IAVM Venue Management School and received her Certified Venue Professional designation in 2016, and her Certified Exhibition Management designation in 2016. Naz is also a member of International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).

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