Event Planners Will Want to Attend These Sessions at The Summit

On April 28, The Summit will bring together hospitality, tourism, and events professionals from all over the Chicago area to network, exchange ideas, and keep up to date on the latest venues and food and beverage providers. For planners, there are numerous education sessions and roundtable discussions that will give you insight to bring back to your business. 

The Planner Track of the Education & Eggs sessions consists of three discussions at City Hall. Lead with Energy: Nutrition, Recovery & Resilience for High-Stakes Event Teams, presented by former NFL running back Zach Zenner, presents a science-backed approach that links healthier eating with better decision-making at crucial moments. Roz Stuttley of Choose Chicago will moderate How Events Are Creating Unforgettable Experiences by Leveraging Multicultural Resources, a panel that spotlights the benefits of partnering with women- and minority-owned businesses for events. The third is AI, Engagement, and the New Economics of Events: What B2B Can Learn from Sports and B2C Experiences, where Joel Steel of Komo Technologies leads a discussion about how AI can customize event agendas to better hold an audience’s attention.

Afterwards, the Roundtable Luncheon at Recess has a dozen topics created and led by events industry leaders designed to promote interaction between professionals and an exchange of ideas among contemporaries. The topics are:

• Galas That Guests Remember: Designing the Experience With NFP Partners (Moderator: Alexis Kniaz, Blue Plate Catering)

• Crafting a Winning Choose Chicago Event RFP Response (Moderator: Lori Adlesick, Choose Chicago)

• Let’s Be Honest: What’s Not Working in Planner–Supplier Relationships (Moderator: Jessica Lindberg, Edward Fox Photography & Video)

• PR Secrets: How to Gain More Media Coverage for Your Business or Event (Moderator: Kathy Bryja, Heron Agency)

• The Energy Edge for Event Leaders: Resilient Leadership Under Pressure (Moderator: Zach Zenner, ZION Performance)

• How Events Create Unforgettable Experiences Using Multicultural Resources (Moderator: Roz Stuttley, Choose Chicago)

• Beyond the Agenda: Immersive Entertainment & Interactive Activations (Moderator: Gretchen Kirchmer, Live Art International)

• Maximizing Partnerships: How to Work With Destination Management Companies (DMCs) (Moderator: Elizabeth Duffy, DMCP, CTC Destination Management

• Better Together: How Planners & Event Partners Deliver Seamless Shows (Moderator: Andrew Brode, ShowREADY)

• Mentoring Tips & Tricks for Upcoming Meeting & Event Professionals (Moderator: Christie Springer, Tavern on Rush)

• Expanding Your Vendor Network: Engaging Local and Independent Businesses (Moderator: Jeff Durocher, Bright Light Events & Entertainment)

• The New Tech Stack, How to Drive More Efficiency to Your Business (Moderator: Sommer Gay, Launch Marketing Co.)

You can purchase tickets and register for the sessions here. Bringing your team to The Summit allows your colleagues the chance to split up and bring more ideas back to the office. Buy four or more tickets to save 20%.