Joe Rivers, director of experiences and partnerships for Czarnowski Collective, advocates taking risks to create impactful experiences.
Visit Phoenix: Driving Economic Growth Through Storytelling
Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism.
Rob Adams: People, Moments and Memories
From the simple yet profound mission of creating joy to savoring unique experiences and benefiting from the mindset shift of younger generations, Rob Adams, the CEO and owner of Bishop-McCann sees a bright future for the meetings industry.
Nicola Kastner: Event Strategist with Intention
Unlike many who found the events industry by happenstance, Nicola Kastner, founder of The Event Strategist, deliberately chose to enter this field, guided by a passion for creating events with clear business objectives.
Monique Ruff-Bell: Smile Through the Pain
Monique Ruff-Bell is chief program and strategy officer at TED Conferences, a new role for the organization. Just as TED is known for powerful ideas, powerfully presented, Ruff-Bell’s road to this role is an inspiring one.
Michelle Allgauer: Building a Resilient Career in Events
Michelle Allgauer deeply values personal and professional relationships. As an event leader, she is doubling down on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and looking to leverage the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency.
Andre Cholewinski: Supporting Local Causes Is Better Than Boycotting Destinations
Andre Cholewinski champions supporting local causes over boycotting destinations. His forward-thinking approach to responsible event planning fosters positive change without sacrificing community engagement.
Martha Donato: Cultivating Community Through Creativity
Martha Donato, founder and President of MAD Event Management, has been orchestrating events and conferences for nearly three decades. Community, collaboration, and connection are the focal points of all she does.