2016’s 40 Under 40: Victoria Lee, CMP
What I do: “I work on hotel sourcing for our brands and corporate functions. My role has evolved into managing our...
40 Under 40: Jan Hoffmann-Keining, Spacebase
What I do: As chief of marketing at Spacebase, I spread the word about our meeting- and workshop-venue platform to as...
40 Under 40: Ryan Rockenbaugh, Cars.com
What I do: I currently manage and plan over 60 B2B events annually, ranging from private intimate events to Cars.com’s prestigious...
40 Under 40: Patrick Smyton, Visit Seattle
What I do: My role is to direct and maximize bookings in the city of Seattle and at Washington State Convention Center. I work...
40 Under 40: Barrie Schwartz, My House NOLA
What I do: I’m the leader of an all-female team. With My House NOLA, I am changing the events industry by...
5 Edgy Ideas for Educational Seating
Just as educators are constantly looking for better ways to communicate, planners are always looking for new educational seating ideas. The point?...
40 Under 40: Rae M. Hawkins, SYNNEX Corporation
What I do: As an in-house planner for a steadily growing IT distribution company, I plan and execute a wide range...
5 Shoes Every Female Meeting Planner Should Own
When it comes to conference footwear, comfort reigns supreme. These five picks are both fashionable and functional—and anything but flat....
4 Reasons Kimmy From “Fuller House” Was Destined to Be a Planner
When “Fuller House” premieres on Netflix Feb. 26, the 13-episode series will get the audience caught up with the beloved Tanner...
6 Steps to a Post-Event Debrief
Even when an event seems to have gone off without a hitch, there are always elements that could be improved—that’s...