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 BantaTop 10 Ways to Make an Impact

Anca Platon TrifanAI 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