I've been named the most influential individual in the event industry for several years in a row. I love event technology and growing events. Recently I've championed the adoption of virtual event technology in the industry.

Nick Borelli is the President and Strategist for Borelli Strategies which focuses on consulting, coaching, and management of digital marketing for events and event companies. He is also an international speaker and the International Marcom Chair for the International Live Events Association.

Seasoned event + content producer.

Founder of 360Fashion Network, Anina specializes for the last 16 years in fashion technology. An expert in her field, she has created mobile fashion apps, interactive retail solutions, Virtual Reality shopping experiences, Augmented Reality solutions, and pioneered smart fashion clothing and wearable tech accessories for mass manufacture in China. Anina has a firm grasp on what technology the fashion industry's needs and is able to guide your brand to successful products and experiences.

Nearly 10 years of nonprofit, peer-to-peer event planning, including $2+ million programs. Experience launching new events as well as re-energizing legacy programs.

With over 11 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Business Development at Aston Martin Dubai, I bring deep expertise in driving operational efficiencies and building strategic partnerships. Having worked with major multinational corporations like JP Morgan, Tesco, IBM, and Amazon, I have also hosted numerous CSR events and conducted corporate training programs focusing on personality development and leadership. I am now based in Bangalore, where I offer consulting services to help businesses optimize their supply chain operations, enhance their CSR initiatives, and deliver impactful training programs.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ▪ Track record of success in setting up new business divisions or internal capabilities to cater to growing business demands, and enabling company to capture new revenue opportunities, while turning around underperforming business through business process improvements, operational debottlenecking, and overall restructuring ▪ Extensive experience in planning & executing marketing and business development strategies with operational leadership roles ▪ Deft at building business forecasts based on market intelligence on demand & competition, restrategizing marketing plan for maximum effectiveness, influencing and winning confidence of customers, striking major deals, and enhancing accounts activity ▪ Broad based experience in leading all digital marketing initiatives including social media marketing, content marketing, campaign development & optimization, technical/editorial direction for production, program quality & effectiveness management, data management, and marketing automation ▪ Out-of-the-box conceptualization and presentation skills, evolving mission-critical contents and programs in consistent with organization’s strategic intents on program promotion, while maximizing marketing effectiveness ▪ Committed to control overall company image across all marketing collateral in print and electronic formats, including online ▪ Demonstrated excellence in developing and implementing innovative advertising and marketing strategies that increase product awareness, customer acquisition, market share, penetration and revenue ▪ Pioneering skills in strategic planning, qualitative & quantitative research, interactive marketing, creative development, PR ▪ Focused on achieving continuous & improved business performance by generating better campaign response rate ▪ Result-oriented leader and team player with team building and performance management skills, analytical & problem solver, pioneer internal & external communications; and ability to recruit, train, appraise, supervise, support, develop & guide talents

Program Consultant in the financial industry at a Fortune 500 company (2007-2020). Acquired Certified Meeting Professional designation (2011). Founder & sole operator of The Curated Concierge offering Event & Marketing services (2020-present).

Experienced in hospitality industry for over 10 years in Dubai and specialized in corporate events. I’ve worked over government entities events attended by VVIPs too such as conferences, outdoor catering and event management. I can help with every thing you need in terms of hospitality management and how to catch and manage the lead from a to z. My experience in this industry will help you for sure and give you a better understanding how to do a successful event and for sure giving your clients unforgettable experiences with a 7 stars service.

I am a 20-year veteran planner and 5x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open. I have planned meetings, events and incentives for media, live entertainment, agency, association and corporate organizations including brands like MTV, NASCAR and Alation. I am Delos Wellness for Meetings and Event Certificate, Pandemic Meeting Event Design certified, and have been recognized as a BizBash 500, Connect 40 under 40, and SmartMeetings Professional of the year for my contributions to improving wellness in the sector. I create memorable experiences for event attendees that drive business impact in way of pipeline and employee retention. I am the co-founder of event-wellness consulting firm Olympian Meeting — where I co-authored, along with a medical doctor and nutrition coach, a white paper on the increased ROI that can result from incorporating wellness elements into a meeting. I also host a web series called Return on Wellness. You can also find me on LinkedIn @davidTstevens.

Looking for an expert event consultant to bring your vision to life? With over 12 years of experience organizing festivals and large-scale events—including high-end wine events—I specialize in sponsorship pitching, marketing, and logistics. I’ve worked with government institutions, private sponsors, and international partners to create seamless, unforgettable experiences. Whether you need strategic guidance or hands-on support, I’m here to help make your event a success. Expertize in the following event types: - Festivals - Corporate Events - Team building events - Wine events - Private events

From small to large scale events of all kinds Christine is an expert at turn-key (all aspects / every nut and bolt) production, sponsorship development, event design, event production, budgets, logistics, resources and creating unique and goal driven opportunities. A treasure chest of knowledge and ability to further success or kick start any event world-wide.

Indian Entrepreneur. Advisor @ Guidepoint and VISASQ/Coleman. Former Senior Project Manager @ Cvent (SaaS Implementations) and Project Manager @ QuickLaunch (IAM, SSO, AWS Integrations). Co-Founder of 'Back to Village' Cafe. 10+ years of experience in the food & restaurant industry. PMP Certified. Passionate about business strategy, SaaS implementations, and empowering growth in startups.

Founder, JTGrey Unlimited. Event planning over 25 years / Traveled the world / Fortune 500 clients / Venue sourcing / Contract negotiations / Event logistics / Transportation / VIP handling / Budgeting / On-site support

Valentine AV Events, Music Video Productions & Labor Relations Specialist for all AV related events & Technician at Independent / Freelancer https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-hernandez-64254968

Ana is a detail-oriented, Senior Event Producer and Specialist with 10+ years of success working on large-scale, high-impact live events in the US & international destinations. With a background in theatrical design and a true make-it-happen attitude, Ana is a huge asset to any project. While completing a degree in scenic and lighting design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she began coordinating special events for the university, such as their annual fashion show and quarterly theatrical productions. It was Ana's interest in live events and production that prompted her move to NYC where she went from intern to junior producer to lead producer, and has played an integral role on projects for some of the worlds top brands and companies. Her toolbelt of skill sets includes: Event Management, Creation, and Strategy, Budgeting ($8m+), Event Security Logistics, Transportation Logistics, COVID-19 Compliance, Event Styling, Venue/Location scouting and contracting, Vendor RFP/RFQ process, print graphics design and production, 2D Drafting, Photoshop, and has advance skills across Microsoft Office/iWork/Google Workspace. She is also fluent in Spanish, Catalan, and English. With such a breath of skills and diverse mindset, she has been able to take on and lead an array of different live events and productions in multiple countries such as Experiential Activations, Conferences, Music Festivals, Award Shows, Product Launches, Galas and Fundraisers, Adult Summer Camps, Pop-Ups, Ceremonies, Trade Shows, and Virtual Events.

Any aspect of your event from start to finish, I can help with. I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years now and have worked on all aspects of production from strategy, to lighting, to event platforms, to streaming, and beyond.

CEO, Predictive Index Certified Consultant, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Wife, Mom (& Dog Mom) Gym Rat, Hot Wing Snob, People Analytics Nerd, 🏆: NBJ 40 Under 40 | Nashville Emerging Leader Award for Business Services

Sasha Souza is a wedding and event designer, an author, tv personality and business mentor. She started her first event planning business in 1995 which has grown to be considered one of the foremost event and wedding planning companies in the world. She is also a featured event planner in numerous wedding magazines and blogs as well as having been a planner on the Style Network TV show "Whose Wedding is it Anyway???" Sasha and her work are frequently featured on television programming including CBS “Early Show”, ABC’s “Primetime” wedding series special, “Inside Edition”, “Eye on LA”, and “In Wine Country”, "Get Married" and on "Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen" for SyFy, among other shows. Sasha has shared her expertise with colleagues and brides around the world. She got her start with speaking engagements when she was a featured celebrity speaker at the Conde Nast Bridal Group’s Wedding March - part of the March on Madison series. She is now a regular speaker at The Special Event Show, Event Solutions/Catersource and The Rental Show Conferences and is an active keynote speaker for events around the world. Her speaking engagements have taken her all across the United States and internationally to Canada, Mexico, Turks & Caicos, Japan, Trinidad, the Bahamas and South America. All to educate her peers & couples about the hottest trends in wedding & event design. She was honored by Modern Bride Magazine as one of the first Top 25 Trendsetters in the wedding industry…the only planner in the San Francisco Bay Area to ever receive the honor. She was also a member of the prestigious advisory panel. Sasha Souza is a Master Wedding Planner, one of just over 60 in the world, and a distinguished member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). Currently, Sasha sits on the advisory board for Event Solutions Magazine, a magazine dedicated to showcasing the best in the events industry. Sasha published her first book in January 2010, Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design. Her second book, Signature Sasha: Weddings and Celebrations to Inspire debuted in January 2015. Her newest book, Signature Sasha: Wedding Design Planner will be on shelves in May 2016. Are you an event industry creative looking to expand or redefine your brand? Sasha now offers the Consultancy for Creatives!

Dual background: (1) Attorney and legal sales top producer. $0 - $1mil+ in under 12 months for multiple leading legal products/services companies. Sales consultant for start-ups entering the legal products/services market. Legal sales and law firm competitive intelligence/data insights. (2) Event expert in immersive experiences, brand activations, event marketing, and licensing. Leverage data and IP for high aov ticket sales for themed events, corporate and vacation packages, and studios.

Event planner, marketing and branding trainer, speaker and entrepreneur! I help businesses grow strategically and against measurable goals by connecting with their target market online and in-person!

Founder & National Events Director of Women Grow, which connects, educates, and empowers the next generation of cannabis industry leaders. She is also the CEO of Jane West Enterprises and Owner of Edible Events Co., America’'s premiere Cannabis Event Production Company. Building upon twenty years of experiential event production and a MSW Degree in Global and Community Outreach she is a pioneer of new initiatives in the cannabis sector including the breakthrough collaboration between the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the marijuana community. She passionately pursues endeavors that enable female-led companies and small business owners to succeed in America’s next great industry.

One of the Top Live Event Professionals to watch in 2015, Aaron Kaufman leads a team that has been internationally nominated or won over 70 industry awards including Best International Live Event Firm, Event Professional of the Year and Designer of the year. Serves on boards for Scotland Tourism, Search Foundation, Special Event Magazine and many more. Regular speaker around the world on the business of events, growing a live experience firm, transparency in the industry, barriers to entry along with a host of topics on designing and producing for live experiences.

Founder & President of Glickman Productions. Over the past 30 years, Bob has produced and directed thousands of high-profile special events for some of the largest corporations and organizations in the USA.

Artist Director of Holly Bass | 360, 2012 Best Performance Artist in DC, successful working artist with experience in creativity, grant writing, performance skills, theater production, creative writing and artists’ life skills