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Tuesday, September 10
 

2:00pm PDT

Welcome to IMEX America 2019!
IMEX America takes place at Sands Expo at The Venetian l The Palazzo, one of the world's largest convention facilities, in one of the world's most extraordinary hotels. The king of conventions, one of North America's top convention destinations, Las Vegas is one-of-a-kind, offering endless entertainment, fabulous hospitality and world-class meeting facilities.

Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast


Tuesday September 10, 2019 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
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2:15pm PDT

World premiere of Event Brew
Guests
avatar for Nick Borelli

Nick Borelli

President, Borelli Strategies
I'm into empowering attendees to tell their stories through the context of live events by helping organizers to listen better and create experiences that resonate deeper. By that I mean, I help events increase registration numbers in a wholistic way. I'm an event marketing strategy... Read More →
avatar for Thuy Diep, CGSP, DMCP

Thuy Diep, CGSP, DMCP

Senior Experience Designer, PRA Business Events
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:30pm PDT

How planners can take small steps to make a big sustainable impact
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons


Tuesday September 10, 2019 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
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2:45pm PDT

Balancing Parenthood and Professionalism
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Desi Whitney

Desi Whitney

Senior Vice President, HPN Global & Emergency Concierge International
Desi Whitney is a mother, wife, entrepreneur, and a passionate woman in leadership who enjoys speaking, elevating those around her, and has a spark for wellbeing. She serves as the Senior Vice President of Sourcing Operations & Industry Relations for HPN Global – one of the largest... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:00pm PDT

Event Tech Security and Safety
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Mark Catuogno

Mark Catuogno

CEO, MC Event Consulting
Mark is an accomplished Event planner who has earned a reputation for himself and his company, MC Event Consulting. Mark has over five years of experience and has worked in all aspects of the industry. After earning a Bachelors in Business Administration at Iona College, Mark’s... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:15pm PDT

ILEA & MPI Combine Powers Of Education
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Kristi Casey Sanders, CMM, CMP

Kristi Casey Sanders, CMM, CMP

Director of Community, Meeting Professionals International
I spent 15 years reporting on this industry, so I've got a broad perspective on industry trends and history. I enjoy talking about innovation, business strategy and how to engage, educate and motivate event participants. I'll be in the MPI booth A4605 most of the event. Come by and... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 3:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:30pm PDT

State of Esports
Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →
avatar for Kim Meltzer

Kim Meltzer

CEO, KidKesty Productions, Inc.
8 Years in the esports industry, I am the “Esports Event Mom” who was the original “COD Mom” since 2010. I handle travel management and hospitality for pro players, developers, VIP’s and production teams. Currently the “Twitch Event Mom” and honored in working with Blizzard... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 3:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:45pm PDT

Women and Risk, What’s the Deal?
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

4:15pm PDT

2020 Event Trends from AMEX
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 4:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

4:45pm PDT

What Planners Need To Learn In The Next Year
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Mike Granek

Mike Granek

President & Chief Operating Officer, Event Leadership Institute
Michael Granek, CSEP, MBA is a successful entrepreneur and award-winning event producer with over two decades of experience in the special events and entertainment industries. As President, COO of the Event Leadership Institute, Michael applies his diverse background of business management... Read More →


Tuesday September 10, 2019 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

5:00pm PDT

Recap of Day 1 at IMEX America 2019
Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast


Tuesday September 10, 2019 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons
 
Wednesday, September 11
 

2:00pm PDT

State of Sustainability in the Events Industry
Guests
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast
CT

Chance Thompson

Senior Manager, Sustainability & PR, Salt Palace Convention Center


Wednesday September 11, 2019 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
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2:15pm PDT

Inequality in the Workplace
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →


Wednesday September 11, 2019 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:30pm PDT

Diversity & Inclusion
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons


Wednesday September 11, 2019 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:45pm PDT

Data collection and how to incorporate live event data into your marketing and digital teams
Guests
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast
avatar for Mike Burns

Mike Burns

Aventri


Wednesday September 11, 2019 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:00pm PDT

Planning, Selling, and Traveling to Destinations Perceived as Risk
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →


Wednesday September 11, 2019 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:15pm PDT

Emotional Intelligence and Event Strategy
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons


Wednesday September 11, 2019 3:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

3:30pm PDT

Strategic Data Analysis and Convention Industry Trends
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast


Wednesday September 11, 2019 3:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:45pm PDT

Travel survey reveals secrets for making “bleisure” work
It may no longer be enough to secure a property with a big enough ballroom, adequate breakouts and high-speed Wi-Fi. On the must-have list may be a rushing river water park, game room and luxury spa. A new survey of Smart Meetings readers found that most respondents consider the needs of attendee families when choosing a destination.

This accommodation for “bleisure” travel is a side effect of a trend the expense processing company SAP Concur found when it crunched the numbers and estimated that 2.2 million trips that mix business and leisure vacation activities took place in 2017. That’s about 10 percent of all business trips. Global Business Travel Association estimated that more than one-third of North American business travelers extended a work trip that same year for leisure, partly as a cheaper way to take a vacation.

What are best practices for making sure business still gets done and everyone is happy? Our readers shared their secrets from programs that have left everyone feeling like one big, happy family as well as times when not everyone had the same priorities for how time would be spent.

Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Marin Bright

Marin Bright

CEO, SmartMeetings
Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Bright Business Media, LLC and editorial director of Smart Meetings, has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years—first serving hotels and establishing herself as the top sales person, then launching nine magazines. In 2002, Bright... Read More →


Wednesday September 11, 2019 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

4:00pm PDT

What's new with C2 International?
Guests
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast
AO

Amine Ouadahi

Director – Growth & Partnerships, C2 Montreal


Wednesday September 11, 2019 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
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4:15pm PDT

27 offices and 40 years of business- what's new with PRA Business Events?
Guests

Wednesday September 11, 2019 4:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

4:30pm PDT

What's new with Song Division?
Guests
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast
AS

Andy Sharpe

CEO, SongDivision
avatar for Sam McNeill

Sam McNeill

Song Division


Wednesday September 11, 2019 4:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

4:45pm PDT

Future of Meeting Professionals International
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
PV

Paul Van Deventer

President & CEO, MPI


Wednesday September 11, 2019 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

5:00pm PDT

Recap of Day 2 at IMEX America
Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast


Wednesday September 11, 2019 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons
 
Thursday, September 12
 

2:00pm PDT

How to book headline talent and how much it REALLY costs
Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Natasha Miller

Natasha Miller

President/CEO, Entire Productions, Inc.
Natasha Miller sits at the helm of Entire Productions, but she isn’t your average CEO - She is a hyphenate entrepreneur who began her career in entertainment as a celebrated jazz artist with seven records released on her own label, Poignant Records. Having founded Entire Productions... Read More →


Thursday September 12, 2019 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:15pm PDT

Room pirates and deceptive hotel sales practices
Guests
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast
MM

Mariela McIlwraith

President, Meeting Change


Thursday September 12, 2019 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:30pm PDT

Event Marketing: What's Next for Corporate Events & Tradeshows
Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, is executive vice president and chief operating officer of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) with the responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the association including overseeing marketing and communications, membership, education, conventions and events, and administration. In addition, she currently serves as the CEO for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) whose primary purpose is to promote the growth, awareness and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering research-based knowledge tools. Ms. Breden earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 1990, and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1995.

Guests
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP

Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP

SVP/COO, IAEE
Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, is executive vice president and chief operating officer of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) with the responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the association including overseeing marketing and communications, membership... Read More →


Thursday September 12, 2019 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

2:45pm PDT

2020 Speaker Trends
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Tim Mathy

Tim Mathy

Senior Partner, Speak Inc.
I’m a Senior Partner with Speak Inc and have 20 years of experience booking speakers and entertainers, though I know from looking at my profile picture, you probably think I started when I was 12!I’ve worked with all types of Fortune 500 companies and large associations lining... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →


Thursday September 12, 2019 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:00pm PDT

How to Successfully Run a Family Business
Guests
DL

David Lombardo

Lombardo's


Thursday September 12, 2019 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
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3:15pm PDT

CEO of IMEX
Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →


Thursday September 12, 2019 3:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

3:30pm PDT

Unlocking the Creativity of your Attendees
Guests
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Chris Bent

Chris Bent

Founder, Piccles
Creativity, drawing, and enterpreneurship


Thursday September 12, 2019 3:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
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4:15pm PDT

Martin Sirk
Thursday September 12, 2019 4:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
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4:30pm PDT

Kendyl L Wright - Experiential Events
Thursday September 12, 2019 4:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
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4:45pm PDT

Special Musical Guest - Song Divison
Guests
AS

Andy Sharpe

CEO, SongDivision
avatar for Sam McNeill

Sam McNeill

Song Division


Thursday September 12, 2019 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons

5:00pm PDT

Recap of Day 3 of IMEX America
Guests
avatar for Will Curran

Will Curran

Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
As founder of Endless Events, Will Curran & host of the event industry podcast, #EventIcons, Will has been named one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, and Inc Magazine’s Coolest College Start-up all before graduating college. Will has... Read More →
avatar for Lindsay Martin, CMP

Lindsay Martin, CMP

Host, Marketing and Events Prof, #EventIcons
An accomplished speaker (though she prefers to be backstage with a headset), #EventIcons host, event prof, and marketer with work featured in the New York Times, Lindsay and team have worked with brands including Ford Motor Company, American Bar Association, Harvard Business School... Read More →
avatar for Alex Plaxen

Alex Plaxen

Host, #EventIcons
avatar for Brandt Krueger

Brandt Krueger

Technical Producer & Host of Event Tech Podcast, Event Technology Consulting
Technical Producer, Educator, Speaker, and Consultant for the Meeting and Events Industry. Host, Event Tech Podcast


Thursday September 12, 2019 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Live Stream http://offers.helloendless.com/thank-you-eventicons
 
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