Northwest Event Show Announces Speakers, Sessions, and Sponsors for April 3-4

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Feb 29, 2024, 15:40 ET

Curated to Spark Innovation and Inspiration, the Show Will Host Esteemed Speakers, Pro Panels, and Insightful Seminars - All Included in Ticket Price

SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as the top west coast conference for event professionals, the Northwest Event Show (NWES) announces the 2024 agenda line-up with exciting sessions and educational panels taking place over the course of the two-day show. Like Seattle itself, the Northwest Event Show is all about innovation and inspiration. Offering a top-tier conference experience with the chance to explore cutting-edge products, forward-thinking services, and new ideas in tech, AI, production, marketing, decor, and much more. In addition to 250+ booth exhibits, attendees can look forward to a comprehensive agenda with interactive sessions and expert thoughtleaders, addressing all aspects of the event industry. Sessions highlights include:

Wednesday, April 3

*Keynote Elevating Your Impact: The Power of Customer Experience for Meeting Professionals with Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer for The Experience Maker, LLC
Sustainable Horizons: Planning for Green Events - Moderated by Kate Patay, VP of Global Engagement for Terramar DMC; with panelists: Ryan Spies/Alaska Airlines; with Brianna Treat/Director of Sustainability & Transportation for Climate Pledge Arena; Gwen Migita, Global Head of ESG & Social Impact Practice for Point B Consulting
What is AI Good for Anyway? Moderated by Nick Borelli, Director of Marketing for Zenus; with panelists: Tahira Endean, Head of Program for IMEX; JT Long Vice President and Content Director, for SmartMeetings
Navigating the Future: Unveiling Global Event Tech Trends Shaping Experiences Worldwide

Thursday, April 4

Sourcing Event & Meeting Venues: Strategies & Challenges - Moderated by Kate Patay, VP of Global Engagement for Terramar DMC; with panelists: Tahira Endean Head of Program for IMEX; Mike Ditter, SCP for Conference Direct; Colby Shoop, Senior Global Sales Director for Hyatt
Inclusive Event Planning: Our Guide to Accessibility
Elevate Your Event Marketing Strategy in 2024 and Beyond
Navigating Growth & Success in Female Leadership
Mental Health and Wellness for Event Pros with PNW-based event expert, Hilary Laney

Closing *Keynote Speaker, Dan Berger, will be presenting on the topic of "How the Science of Belonging Can Help Us Plan Better Events." Dan Berger is the Founder and Chairman of The Belonging Project, which aims at solving our country's belonging crisis through helping people find authentic communities, with the goal of reinventing the hospitality industry as we know it.

For the full list of sessions and speakers, please visit nweventshow.com/agenda.

Official Northwest Event Sponsors include Butler Seattle, ElectraLime Marketing, EventMobi, pc/nametag, GetRegistered, InGo, Logo Unlimited, Queen Anne Beerhall, Lightsmiths, Tripleseat, Exhibits Northwest, Interprefy, On the Wall Design Studio

About The Northwest Event Show
Founded in 1994 and marking its 30th anniversary this year, the 2024 Northwest Event Show (NWES) will be held on April 3-4, 2024 at the Seattle Convention Center. Not just another industry conference, the show is a comprehensive hub for event industry professionals and any business that plans and executes meetings and events on the West Coast. The Northwest Event Show features:
250+ Exhibitors: Offering the latest in event technology, services, and solutions, spanning across two floors, including an experiential hall designed for hands-on learning.
Networking Opportunities: With over 3,000 industry professionals expected to attend, the event promises unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers, thought leaders, and potential partners.
Educational Sessions: The show will feature CEU-accredited sessions across three concurrent tracks, covering cutting-edge topics essential for our industry's growth and adaptability.
Innovative Experiences: Beyond traditional booths, the show incorporates interactive and immersive experiences, showcasing the latest trends and technologies in event planning.
Important Links: Tickets | Newsletter | Website | LinkedIn

About Seattle Convention Center
Since opening its doors in 1988, the Seattle Convention Center has been the Northwest's premier meetings and events facility, welcoming thousands of visitors from around the globe each year, offering industry-leading service, award-winning catering, and a comprehensive range of services for event planners, exhibitors, and guests. The new Summit Building addition recently made its 2023 debut as America's first high-rise convention center. A massive, state-of-the-art facility, the $2 billion addition to Seattle's classic Arch building adds 1.5 million square feet of mixed-use space through its connected tower, retail space, and events building. It can service up to 13,000 people, and offers over 9,000 hotel rooms within a 6 block radius of Downtown Seattle — perfect for global gatherings, conferences, conventions, and world-class shows. Covering 1.5 million square feet, Summit and the original Arch building, together create a campus built to usher in the future of meetings and conventions in the Pacific Northwest.

Media Contact
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