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Jonathan Young

Senior Vice President

Jonathan Young is a Senior Vice President at ConferenceDirect, a California-based meetings solution company. With more than 25 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, Jonathan Young helps corporate, association, and incentive planners simplify site selection, secure favorable contracts, and deliver unforgettable attendee experiences. As Senior Vice President at ConferenceDirect, Jonathan leverages his deep industry relationships, market knowledge, and negotiation expertise to save clients time, money, and stress—all at no cost to them.

Z Experience-Driven Value

With a proven track record of driving measurable savings and successful outcomes for clients of every scale, I’m ready to help you deliver successful events while maximizing your budget, every time.

Z A True Extension of Your Team

I partner with you to streamline the site selection process, acting as a trusted advisor who saves you time, reduces stress, and ensures your event vision comes to life.

Z Negotiation Expertise You Can Count on

Having worked on both the hotel side and the client side, I understand how to navigate industry dynamics to secure favorable terms and protections that align with your goals.

Matt McAlear

Executive Director, California Association for Behavior Analysis

“Working with Jonathan Young & Chad Ammon is an absolute pleasure. They listen carefully to our needs, ask the right questions, and guide us with genuine care. Their knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness make the entire process smooth and stress-free. What stands out most is how personable and trustworthy they are—never pushy, always focused on what is best for us. We feel confident every step of the way, and the end results exceed our expectations. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for event professionals who truly go above and beyond.”

Emily Paquette

CEO, Inman

“Jonathan Young at ConferenceDirect has been an exceptional partner in helping us scale our events. His deep expertise and strategic guidance have delivered significant cost savings for our company while ensuring we secure the best possible outcomes with our venue partners. Jonathan’s ability to navigate complex negotiations and challenging situations has been invaluable to both our events and our business. He is a trusted, results-driven partner who consistently delivers at the highest level.”

Holly Smith

Director of Global Sales, MGM Resorts

“It has truly been a partnership working with Jonathan Young and Chad Ammon for over a decade. They are consistently detailed, transparent, and focused on what their clients need to make a program successful. As top producers for MGM Resorts, they bring unmatched professionalism.”

Rory Ellis

Orangetheory Fitness

“Jonathan (and team) are the best l’ve ever worked with. They saved our convention, and that is not an exaggeration. I would / will hire them any day.”

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Why Work With ConferenceDirect?

Our success speaks for itself. But our clients say it best.

ConferenceDirect is one of the world’s largest event management and hospitality services firms, serving corporate, not-for-profit and association clients from every industry, and every corner of the globe.

Meetings Contracted annually

Global Customers

Room Nights booked globally annually

Event Planning & Meeting Management Services

From the site selection and contract negotiation to room block management and post-event audits, every service we provide, and everything we do is focused on maximizing your event/meeting ROI.

Contract Negotiations

Conference Management

Incentives

Cruise Services

Strategic Meetings

Event Marketing

Green Meetings

Experience Design

Vendor Management

Registration

Housing

Event Technology/Mobile App

Virtual/Hybrid Events

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