Event Alley Show (2013)

Events of the Future. What can we expect from the next 10, 20 and even 50 years in events? Join us as futurists and event innovators discuss events in the next half-century and what you can do now to prepare for them. And don’t forget – it’s the first episode of the month – that means we want to hear your best ideas in Lightbulb Moments! Special Guest(s): Joe English, Creative Director, Intel Developer Forums, Intel Corporation

Maximizing Mobile. Mobile is on the rise at events as one of the best ways to interact with attendees, but how do you make it work for your organization and your goals? We’ll find out just that this week and dish about the newest trends in the industry in Trendspotting. Special Guest(s): Nicola Rossetti, Chief Strategy Officer, etouches

It’s all about the benjamins! We’re going to make you a winner in the sponsorship race this week as we learn from event experts who have created, secured, and implemented great sponsorship packages. We’ll also be bringing you some brand new tech in Tech This Out, so don’t miss it! Special Guest(s): Scott McNearney, Sponsors Chief, SXSW, Inc.

The event industry has taken a few steps to do good for the Earth, now what about that giant leap? In Episode 13, we’ll talk about new tactics to employ to create greener, more sustainable events and how to step up our game as an industry with environmental experts. And stay tuned to hear from the best of the next in Movin’ On Up. Special Guest(s): Mica Vehik

So you've started your event industry business, but you can only do so much by yourself. How do you branch out of planning events for friends and family and into a whole new list of clients? You'll find out just how to broaden your base this week. And don't forget to join us for our exploration of a new book for event professionals on Bookshelf. Special Guest(s): Jill Drury, Co-Founder and CEO, Drury Design Dynamics

Great Speakers. The quality of your speakers can make or break an event, so why settle for just okay? Tune in and speak up about choosing the best and how to prepare your speakers for greatness. We’re also featuring our next installment of our Lightbulb Moments segment, highlighting the best ideas you heard last month. Special Guest(s): Kitty Leering, Program Director, PICNIC Festival

It’s time for a crash course in engaging the millennial generation, and we are here to help you cross the finish line. We’ll also be getting our tech on for you in our latest Tech This Out segment. Special Guest(s): Curt Steinhorst, Speaker, The Center For Generational Kinetics; George G. Fenich, PhD, Professor, East Carolina University

Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what’s for lunch. At least that’s what you should be asking when it comes to the best of food and beverage at events. It’s gonna be a day to work (and play) with your food. We will also be giving you the opportunity to chime in about bringing home the bacon courtesy of The Gravy Train. Now let’s eat! Special Guest(s): Katie Button, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Cúrate; Robert Gilbert, Executive Chef of Special Events and Catering Operations, Walt Disney World Resort

Have you been trying to foster creativity and create spaces for innovation at your events? Never fear, Event Alley is here! And check out new twists and turns in the catering world on Chef’s Table. Special Guest(s): Adam Aleksander, Founder, Adam Aleksander Presents; Ken Malquist, Show Director, Disney Events Group Adam Aleksander  is a New York based Experiential Designer. He creates unique concepts that integrate with his clients branding and marketing campaign. By utilizing his design background, Aleksander specializes in building out raw or unusual venues with a concept to match. This is the beginning of how he turns ordinary events into memorable experiences. From there on, every aspect of the event is rethought and customized in hopes of creating life-long memories for the guests. Ken is responsible for the design of a wide range of special events produced by the Disney Event Group. Using the vast creative resources of Disney

Tapping Into New Revenue. What’s the key to creating a profitable event? Multiple streams of revenue of course! Join us as we discuss alternative revenue streams for events and how to develop them. We’re also including our first foray into Lightbulb Moments, featuring the best ideas you have heard in last month.

This week’s show is all about technology. We’re talking creating attendee engagement and engaging technologies and we will be featuring our second Tech This Out segment and an event spotlight. You better not be tech’d out for this episode! Special Guest(s): James Spellos, President, Meeting U.

Planning For Risk. Join us (or head for the hills) as we discuss the risks of planning events and learn something new during the first installment of our Bookshelf segment. Special Guest(s): Dr. Tyra Hilliard, Consultant, Speaker and Trainer Tyra is a professor, speaker, and trainer on the topics of legal and risk management issues in the meetings and hospitality industries. Active in many meetings industry associations, Tyra was recently named PCMA’s Educator of the Year. She has worked in the meetings industry as an attorney, a meeting planner, a catering manager, and an association executive. Her industry experience gives her a unique perspective on the legal and business aspects of meeting and event management.

How do event planners around the world connect and share best practices? In this ever-evolving world, it’s easy to harness the wisdom of your peers all around the world. Tune into Episode 4 as we chat about how to make the most of international connections, recap MPI’s European Meetings and Events Conference in Montreux, Switzerland, and speak to several global event industry experts. Special Guest(s): Steve Mackenzie, Chief Revenue Officer, etouches

Trending In 2013. Tune in for our full coverage of the new year’s hottest trends, with experts weighing in on food and beverage, marketing, design and the economy. And don’t forget to call in and share your predictions and forecasts with us! Special Guest(s): Christine Born, VP, Editorial, Collinson Media and Events; Chad Kaydo, Editor In Chief, BizBash; Sue Pelletier, Editor, MeetingsNet

What’s Happening In Hybrid Events. Join us for Episode 2 as we discuss what works, what doesn’t, where do we see need for improvement, and the new normal in accommodating multiple audiences. We’ll check in with the happenings at the Virtual Edge Institute and air our first Tech This Out segment. Special Guest(s): Michael Doyle, Executive Director, Virtual Edge Institute (VEI)