Angeline Bonin Named to BizBash 40 Under 40 List

The 38-year-old director of events for Apollo GraphQL is recognized for her strategic and creative event leadership.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:10pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of business books, a laptop, and a pair of ballet slippers, symbolizing the balance between Angeline Bonin's analytical and creative pursuits.Angeline Bonin's diverse talents, from leading tech events to running a dance company, make her a rising star in the event industry.Chicago Today

Angeline Bonin, 38, has been named to the 2026 BizBash 40 Under 40 list. Bonin is the director of events for Apollo GraphQL, where she leads the company's flagship summit and helps reposition its API orchestration platform to AI decision-makers. In addition to her work at Apollo, Bonin runs a dance company and teaches weekly classes in Seattle.

Why it matters

The BizBash 40 Under 40 list recognizes the next generation of event industry leaders who are driving innovation and making a significant impact. Bonin's inclusion on the list highlights her ability to balance strategic, data-driven decision-making with a creative, soulful approach to event production.

The details

Bonin's career journey has taken her from the brand side at TaylorMade-adidas Golf to the agency side at GPJ and Sparks, where she produced large-scale experiences for Fortune 500 companies. She then transitioned to the tech and AI startup space, building event portfolios and field marketing strategies for companies like DataRobot, TikTok Shop, and now Apollo GraphQL.

  • Bonin will be relocating to Chicago in April 2026, around the time this feature is published.
  • Bonin earned her MBA from Syracuse University in 2023, completing the program while working full-time and maintaining her dance training and performing schedule.

The players

Angeline Bonin

The 38-year-old director of events for Apollo GraphQL, who is based in Seattle and soon to be in Chicago. Bonin has spent her career proving that you can be both strategic and soulful, make data-driven decisions, and also be dance-floor ready.

Apollo GraphQL

A tech company where Bonin serves as the director of events, leading the flagship Apollo GraphQL Summit and helping to reposition the company's API orchestration platform to AI decision-makers.

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What’s next

Bonin will be relocating to Chicago in April 2026 to be closer to her sister and nephew.

The takeaway

Angeline Bonin's inclusion on the BizBash 40 Under 40 list showcases her ability to blend strategic, data-driven event leadership with a creative, soulful approach, proving that it's possible to excel in both the business and artistic realms of the event industry.