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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

Smart Meetings

Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Podcast: Passion Projects—Helping Others Build Event Careers, with Sara Gorlick of Rakuten

Event Marketer

Starting as an event coordinator in the health care sector, Sara Gorlick discovered an unexpected passion for planning events and conferences. Now, almost 20 years later, Gorlick is vp-events at Rakuten, where she has worked for 14 years. I think as event planners, you’re always trying to improve upon your last event.

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10 Imaginative Events and Conferences from Facebook

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Facebook has aligned its core company mission, products, and global events strategy to deliver a consistent message to its users and developer communities. Let’s take a look at 10 examples of how community building has come to life in Facebook’s diverse portfolio of events. 10 Imaginative Events from Facebook.

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

Smart Meetings

He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Vahdani is hotel manager for Nobu Ryokan Malibu in California. Brose is general manager of Lido House, an Autograph Collection , in Newport Beach, California. Gary Maida.

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20 Must-Attend Machine Learning Conferences in 2019

Bizzabo

Looking to attend an AI event or two this year? Below, we've listed 20 of the top machine learning conferences in 2019. Some of these events focus specifically on machine learning. So without further ado, here are the top 20 machine learning conferences in 2019: 1. International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML).

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How to Incentive During a Pandemic

SmartMeetings

David Stevens, director, Global Events , San Francisco Bay Area-based data company Alation , adopted a wait and see approach in March about his incentive planned for the end of May. Two Everest-level planners shared their solution to this 16,000-ft. Flexible Luxury.

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Hospitality Helping Hands Has Far Reach

PCMA Convene

12, more than 50 business event professionals came together online for Hospitality Helping Hands, PCMA’s pre-conference social responsibility opportunity. In addition to bringing the organization’s mission to life, the experience aligned with the aims of longtime sponsor Maritz Global Events.