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Kentucky Derby: A Masterclass in Managing Big Traditions from its 150th Year

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The University of Louisville marching band played “My Old Kentucky Home,” Kentucky native Wynonna Jud performed the National Anthem and lifestyle influencer and restauranteur Martha Stewart called “Riders Up” from the red carpet. After all, we are talking about a $5-million event that can make the career of jockey, trainer and owner.

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What to Expect at MPI WEC in Louisville

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You have heard of craft beer, craft cocktails and even craft stores, but how about craft events? Producing the event for event experts is a lot of pressure, but we also take pride in that.” His goal is that the 2,000 people expected at the conference will feel like they are at a boutique event built just for them.

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Nominations Open for 15 Over 50

Connect Your Meetings

We love our young event professionals, but they aren’t the only ones who deserve special recognition. Connect is looking to honor 15 event professionals who have spent their career moving the meetings industry forward. 26-28, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Nominations are due Friday.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Gilles Stellardo and Victoria Menechella. Melea Runyon.

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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

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How to host powerful DEI-aligned events in Washington DC Fresh concepts, rolling out new directives and coordinating new business objectives can involve complex processes. The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Mardell is general manager and Bruce is director of sales and marketing for Thompson San Antonio—Riverwalk.

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Where You’d Least Expect Them

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If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. That’s amazingly exciting to be able to share that with anybody that’s doubting whether Rapid City is capable of hosting an event like this.”. Paducah, Kentucky.

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