AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
Please note that this agenda may change without notice.
Sunday | February 1
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Venue Series | JW Marriott ICE District (register here)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Private Receptions | By Invitation Only
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm The Opening Soirée | The Pendennis
Monday | February 2
9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Main Stage | Hall D
✨Kristin Banta – Top 10 Ways to Make an Impact
✨Anca Platon Trifan – AI That Plans With You
✨Dori Adams – Storytelling Beyond the Event: How to Extend Impact Beyond the Physical Space
✨Brent Barootes – Welcome to the New World of Event Sponsorship
✨Lisa Schulteis – NeuroMarketing in Action: Capture Attention, Evoke Emotion, Drive Results
✨Evan Babins – Levelling Up Your Events for 2026
✨Christine Renaud – Meaningful Connections: Beyond the Buzzword
✨Hailey Dawood – The Hunt for More: Turning Events into Unforgettable Experiences
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Monday Luncheon | Location TBA
1:30 pm - 4:50 pm Breakout Sessions | Salon Level
5:00 pm - 7:00pm The Social Event | Location TBA
Tuesday | February 3
9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Experiential Hall | Halls B/C
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Main Stage | Hall D
✨Jody Paulson: Ethics, Transparency & Trust - Redefining Standards in the Events Industry | Panel Session
✨Hot Topics: Battle of the Event Profs | Interactive Live Game Show with Arthur Kerekes
✨Events: Demystified – Conversations Worth Having | Live Podcast Recording with Anca Platon Trifan
✨Trish Knox – Future of Events | Keynote
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Closing Reception | Hall D Foyer