Director at Final Stretch Events (2019-Present) Serial Entrepreneur Nationwide Tour Manager (2010-Present) Event Manager & Brand Evangelist (2007-Present) Consultant Product Creator Musician Speaker

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.

Visionary brand strategist with over 20 years experience as an Entrepreneur, Operations Director, and Event Producer in food, events and travel. -Founded, operated, grew and sold a gourmet food market. As proprietor and creative director I took the idea of the market from concept to launch, funded it, and successfully ran it as head buyer, marketer, chef, operator, and community builder. -Ran the US operations for a fine food and wine import and distribution company, overseeing all US business and marketing for 22+ food and wine brands, international logistics, business development, financial planning, sales, team management, operations optimization, event planning and more. -Launched, developed and ran a 10 year old international retreat business that offered elevated, once in a lifetime culinary and wellness experiences featuring well known food and wellness experts. Curated, marketed, produced and ran up to 12 retreats per year.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Brian Quinn is Director of Programming for Social Media Week NY, a conference welcoming 10K attendees from the Internet, tech, and media communities each year. Prior to joining SMW in 2012, Brian produced concerts around the world while managing lauded jazz artists for 10 years. Brian also made his mark in the food and beverage industry after co-founding The Noble Rot in 2009, an underground supperclub dubbed “a new form of clandestine drinking” by publications. He also learned the art of craft cocktails and regularly works with some of the world’s best bartenders. Using his unique skillsets, Brian has produced memorable event experiences in the tech, beverage, and entertainment worlds, with past clients including AirBnB, GroupMe, Eucerin, Moleskine, Pernod Ricard, HowAboutWe, Georges Duboeuf, Michelin Guide, and the James Beard Foundation, prior to joining Social Media Week. He lives and works in New York City.

Gbenga Omotayo Founder Pacetas Agency & Global Christian Event Network. Multiple Entrepreneur. Mentor at Platform for Success, Startup Doer, and Advisor. Passionate about giving back.

Over a decade in Experiential Marketing. Staffing Agency Owner. Former Restaurant Owner. Food & Bev Aficionado. Have visited 50 States & 50 Countries.

Founder of Out Of Office an industry leading platform for experiential marketing strategy. I help global brands produce unforgettable marketing events with ease.

Former General Manager at Live Nation & AEG Venues. Event Creator. Owner of Coletto Consulting and Kings of Content.

Data-driven event expert with 10+ years of experience delivering events from small executive engagements to mega-conferences with perspective from the vendor, agency, and brand-side roles.

More than 15 year CMP certified experiential marketing expert. Associations to Corporate, Virtual, Hybrid and Live, 6,000 attendees down to 20. Upwards of $1 million dollar programs. I hold a certificate in COVID regulations and experience executing tradeshows, meetings, webinars, social events and more.

I have 10+ years of marketing experience with a knack for operations, processes, public speaking, and data analytics. I've always been one to focus on delivering results through strategic, cross functional marketing plans/tactics while cultivating a work environment that encourages learning, fun, creative thinking, and collaboration. Throughout my career I've held roles with some of the most interesting companies in the world including Nike, WeWork, the NFL and more. My areas of expertise include brand marketing, go-to-market launches, business expansion, experiential marketing, B2B and B2C, creative cross-functional and omni channel strategy, agency management, budget accountability, mentorship, and leadership. I grew up in Buffalo, New York but now, live in Dallas, TX with the lights of my life: my husband and son, Xavier.

Twenty years in film exhibition, film sound, tour management, event management, film programming, experiential events, expanded cinema, special event planning, film festivals, performance art festivals, and specializing in building venues in non traditional spaces.