The Best Takeaways for Event Professionals: EventCamp 2024 Highlights
So many EventCamp 2024 highlights and takeaways that it WAS the best EventCamp yet!
Just a few weeks ago, more than 300 event professionals gathered from across the United States ― and a few international folks ― to Tripleseat’s seventh annual EventCamp, held in Boston.
This day long event had many inspirational speakers and informative sessions to offer a wealth of information about events and hospitality. If you missed it, here are some high-level EventCamp 2024 highlights:
State of the Events Industry and Predictions
Tripleseat CEO and Founder Jonathan Morse
- Last year, there was an increase in consumer demand for experiences and unique venues
- Corporate events have continued to grow
- Consumers are demanding easy, direct booking
- …and more
Designing for Fulfillment in Your Career & Life
Sam Apell, Leadership Coach, Sam Appel Coaching & Consulting
- Steps to survive and thrive in hospitality
- Ways to prioritize what matters in your career and your life
- How to use the Wheel of Life to identify where you are most and least satisfied
- and more…
Staying out of the Weeds: Strategies for Building Dynamic Teams and Retaining Top Talent
Katherine Johannson | Forthspace, Adam Perhosky | American Social, Alexandra Drazin | Lettuce Entertain You
- How to build a positive environment
- How to assemble a strong team and work “family”
- Ways to keep teams motivated
- …and more
The Human Sales Factor (The Human to Human Equation for Connecting, Persuading, and Closing Deals!)
Lance Tyson | Tyson Group
- Understanding the Sales Landscape
- What is the difference between Persuasion and Influence
- How to predict
- …and more
Campfire Chat: What Event Planners Look for in a Venue
Tirey Thomas | PaceSetter Hospitality, Laura Altman | NASDAQ, Stephanie Pennell | ZoomInfo, Jackie Solomon | General Atlantic
- What do planners think about budget?
- How do planners pick a venue?
- Tours …and more
Monetizing Moments: Profiting from the Experience Economy
Kevan Sadigh | Rex Reservations
- What makes a memorable experience?
- Ways to include “experience” in your events
- How experiences positively impact your bottom line
- …and more
Beyond the Hype: Harnessing AI for Effective Marketing Strategies
Rich Brooks, flyte new media
- Specific AI tool recommendations to use
- Marketing strategies for events
- Understanding AI bias
- …and more
The Skillful No: How To Seal Deals While Asserting Boundaries
Jerome Dees | Tacolicious, Katie Goyette | TC Restaurant Group, Amy Hodgson | Tao Group Hospitality, Krysten Licari | Coje
- What are some techniques for negotiation?
- How do you set boundaries?
- What about adapting to trends in the market
- …and more
Keynote Fireside Chat with Chip Wade
Chip Wade, Union Square Hospitality Group
- Insight from 38+ years of hospitality experience and the journey to leadership
- What traits make a great leader?
- Explanation of “Excellence Reflex”
- …and more
Learn More About Opportunities to Connect with Event Peers
Check out the videos from 2024 EventCamp conference and make sure you join us in 2025!
Learn more about Tripleseat and the new HEC: Hospitality Event Collective where you can join the hospitality event professionals community to continue building your success.
