Better You,
Better Events

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August 20-22, 2024
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The only virtual gathering for top B2B event and experiential marketers, focused on your growth, wellness and overall betterment.

Throughout Event Marketers Week, we’ll tackle the unique challenges of one of America's most stressful professions in a community setting that’s focused on YOU, while offering a platform for sharing insights to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

This virtual event is three days long from August 20-22 and only 90 minutes each day. During the week you’ll learn from experts in resilience and wellness, creativity and design thinking, and event leadership - all from the comfort of your desk.

Speakers

A diverse lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are shaping the future of event experiences

Your event, your choice of speakers

We’re always looking for innovative speakers who are disrupting the events industry. If you or someone you know would like to speak at Event Marketers Week, please fill out the below information and we’ll be in touch!

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Agenda at a glance

We know you're busy. Which is why each day's sessions are under two hours, highlighting each of the following themes each day:

Resilience &
Wellness

Tuesday, August 20
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day One: Resilience & Wellness
9:05 AM - 9:20 AM MT
The Event Marketers Marathon: Thrive Under Pressure
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM MT
Resilience & Problem Solving in the Face of Adversity
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Break - girls make beats
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT
Large-Scale Events: Thriving (Not Just Surviving) On-Site
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM MT
Celebrity Keynote: Jess Sims on Resilience, Connection & Community
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Social Share Winner, Wrap Up & See You Tomorrow

Creativity &
Design Thinking

Wednesday, August 21
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day Two: Creativity & Design Thinking
9:05AM - 9:25 AM MT
It Starts with the Approach: Nuggets to Consider When Planning an In-Person Experience
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM MT
How Brainstorming Effectively (and with AI) Leads to Breakthrough Experiences
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM MT
Zuddl Newcomer Teaser + What's Ahead (come back!)
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT
Zuddl Newcomer Award & Customer Showcase
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM MT
Ideas-to-inspire(Breakout) Sessions
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM MT
Ideas-to-inspire(Breakout) Sessions
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Idea share giveaway and wrap-up

Event
Leadership

Thursday, August 22
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day Three: Event Leadership
9:05AM - 9:30 AM MT
Leading with Data: Event Metrics that Matter
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Industry Update: Forecast and Trends for Event Leaders
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM MT
Break
10:05 AM - 10:30AM MT
Empowering Event Teams: Strategies for Trust and Motivation
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM MT
The Unsung Hero: Why Mental Health is an Event Leader’s Best Friend
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Wrap Up & Download Sessions & Share

Resilience &
Wellness

Tuesday, August 20
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day One: Resilience & Wellness
9:05 AM - 9:20 AM MT
The Event Marketers Marathon: Thrive Under Pressure
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM MT
Resilience & Problem Solving in the Face of Adversity
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT
Large-Scale Events: Thriving (Not Just Surviving) On-Site
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM MT
Celebrity Keynote: Jess Sims on Resilience, Connection & Community
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Social Share Winner & Wrap Up

Creativity &
Design Thinking

Wednesday, August 21
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day Two: Creativity & Design Thinking
9:05AM - 9:25 AM MT
It Starts with the Approach: Nuggets to Consider When Planning an In-Person Experience
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM MT
How Brainstorming Effectively Leads to Breakthrough Experiences
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT
Zuddl Newcomer Award & Customer Showcase
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM MT
Ideas-to-inspire (Breakout) Sessions
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM MT
Ideas-to-inspire (Breakout) Sessions
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Idea Share Giveaway and Wrap Up

Event
Leadership

Thursday, August 22
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM MT
Welcome to Day Three: Event Leadership
9:05AM - 9:30 AM MT
Leading with Data: Event Metrics that Matter
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Industry Update: Forecast and Trends for Event Leaders
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM MT
Break
10:05 AM - 10:30AM MT
Empowering Event Teams: Strategies for Trust and Motivation
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM MT
The Unsung Hero: Why Mental Health is an Event Leader’s Best Friend
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Wrap Up & Download Sessions

Event
Innovator
Awards

The Event Innovator Awards honor leading event marketers and programs that excel in innovation, break barriers and use advanced technology to create unforgettable experiences that drive advocacy and growth.

Think your event ideas are revolutionary?

Nominate your events and team, a colleague, or yourself for a chance to be recognized as a change maker in event marketing

Coming Soon

Have you taken an ordinary experience and made it extraordinary? This award winner drops jaws with what they’ve been able to execute at live events. Whether it's interactive, shocking, inspiring, or just plain different, this winner is trailblazing what’s possible with live events.

Are you creating events that are sustainable, accessible, or driving impact in communities? We know events are one of the best platforms to bring people together for good, and we want to know how you’re helping and what impact it has so we can celebrate you and the meaningful outcomes you’re creating.

Award for building a long-standing event program with advocates (not just attendees). Think return attendee %, community engagement, etc.

(rookie of the year)

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Hard work deserves more than recognition—it deserves relaxation

Be recognized for these best-in-class awards and win a lavish, all-expenses-paid wellness retreat weekend for 2 at
Hotel Joaquin in Laguna Beach, CA.