A FRESH NEW COMMUNITY FOR
A DIGITAL-FIRST EVENTS WORLD
techsytalk GLOBAL
- 45+
Sessions - 2
Days - 2,000+
Event Professionals
TIME REMAINING
until our techsytalk Conference on Nov. 17 & 18
I’m Liz King Caruso and I’ve been building community & facilitating critical conversations in the events industry for the past 10+ years. The techsytalk brand was created to curate the conversation around the discovery and implementation of avant-garde event “tech” solutions and ideas for event planners who are OBSESSED with delivering the most rewarding event experience.
COVID-19 has hammered the events industry, but it has also expedited innovation and new ways to approach new challenges. Virtual and hybrid events now at the forefront, and having 10+ years of experience in both, long before the pandemic, we’re psyched to re-launch our signature “techsytalk LIVE” event, now techsytalk GLOBAL, a year-round community and conference specifically designed to help our peers navigate this evolving landscape of gatherings.
The Future is So Bright, We Have to Wear Shades
CURATED COMMUNITY & CONVERSATIONS BY LIZ KING
Attracting Influencers
From our speakers to our attendees, techsytalk GLOBAL brings together the cream of the crop - event professionals who LOVE what we do and are passionate about reimagining the future for the events industry in a way that is sustainable, inclusive and tech-forward.
Meaningful Connections
Yeah we'll have virtual networking, but we're also all about high-engagement and interactivity. You will make deep connections with our sponsors, attendees and speakers. Your rolodex will be so big after this event, you'll have all the resources you need to be successful!
Unique Digital Ideas
From innovative formats to boundary-pushing content, we're giving you all the skills you need to really move the needle for your event stakeholders. We'll try things that may not work (so you don't have to make those mistakes with clients) and we'll also try some amazing new ideas you can leverage! I'm all about learning together.
Join before Nov. 16th and
Get our Founding Member Rate for LIFE and a FREE Ticket to techsytalk GLOBAL Conference Nov. 17 & 18
While the term “Virtual Event Expert” is getting tossed around quite a bit in the events industry, the truth is that even those of us who have been doing virtual & hybrid for years have a LOT to learn. The landscape is changing quickly because adoption is at an all-time high. And digital-first strategies are not going ANYWHERE.
techsytalk GLOBAL is for you if you’re…
– Overwhelmed by all the tools and platforms and you’re not sure where to start,
– Worried about staying relevant, even with your years of experience in the events industry,– Confused by new pricing strategies, budgets and engagement ideas
As a global community, we learn AND laugh together.
Take advantage of our members only benefits including:
– Networking profile for you to share your background and connect with other members of our community.
– Monthly educational events to refine your craft and better serve your clients.
– Opportunity to earn badges by completing challenges throughout the year to enhance your LinkedIn Profile & Resume!
Register for Conference Only Access Nov. 17 & 18, 2020
Get LIVE access to techsytalk GLOBAL featuring 40+ speakers and sessions, curated by Liz.
We know many in our industry have been furloughed or let go. Even more of you are in transition for a variety of reasons so we hope you will take advantage of this great learning opportunity regardless of your current job title for our 48 Hour Access pass using our “Pay What You Can” option where YOU set the price!
INFLUENCERS – THOUGHT LEADERS – INNOVATORS
Our Speakers Are a Vital Part of Our Community!
These thought leaders & influencers are joining us as speakers at our Conference on Nov. 17 & 18. Check back regularly as more speakers are being added. You will learn from 50+ thought leaders in the events industry!
Dan Berger
Creating communities that give people a stronger sense of belonging. Dan Berger is an American-Israeli entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables, which was acquired in October 2019 by Cvent.
Will Curran
It's my goal in life to remove the stigma from event technology being expensive, confusing and unhelpful. I want to turn event technology into your biggest asset to grow your events.
KiKi L'Italien
Your reliable social media strategy advisor | Creative Online Community Consultant | Community Building Speaker | Podcaster
Courtney Stanley
Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Career Success Coach and PR/Marketing Expert
Derrick Johnson
Director of Event Strategy & Chief Diversity Officer at Tally Management Group
Mahoganey Jones
Corporate Sales Manager for the Halifax Conference Centre | EventPreneur | Virtual & Hybrid Event Planner | Event Strategist | Speaker
Rachel Wimberly
EVP of Business Development of Tarsus Group, US
Tess Vismale
Tess thrives virtually and face-to-face managing events logistics and tech merged with events. She is Chief Event Executioner & Event Technologist for iSocialExecution, Inc., Live Event Associate with ExecOnline, Tech Whisperer with DAHLIA+ AGENCY & Speaker.
Miguel Neves
Miguel is passionate about helping event professionals working online and offline to develop digital communication and content strategies. He is no stranger to the world of business events and he speaks, consults, and trains on topics around communication, content and event technology.
Brandt Kreuger
Technical Producer and Consultant based in Minneapolis, MN, and is the highly acclaimed instructor for the Event Leadership Institute’s Virtual Event and Meeting Management certificate course.
Bill McGlade
Author of Sales'd It!: Outside the Circle an event growth and marketing book to help event professionals drive new revenue.
Nicole Matthews
Author, Speaker and Founder of The Henley Company, LLC., a global event, travel and lifestyle concierge firm. In 2014, Nicole published her first book, Permission – Stop Competing & Start Creating The Life You Want to Live.
Jaclyn Bernstein
President & Partner of Empire Force Events, a true Event Production, Destination Management and Hospitality professional, leader, insider & champion of New York City!
Denise Hart
Denise Joy Hart is a veteran speaker, entrepreneur and educator. In her former role as sales coordinator for Motivating the Masses with Lisa Nichols
Ray Franklin
Ray Franklin is a project manager/producer of live events including network television, global corporate video conferences and live events. For over 30 years, Franklin has been a transformative speech coach for corporate clients. Franklin is the author of “On-The-Job Speech Training” a tool kit for live event presenters.
Melva LaJoy
Founder and Lead Event Designer of LaJoy Plans, a DC-based boutique events management firm. Melva LaJoy has authored two event planning guides outlining best practices for pageants, fashion shows, outdoor festivals and youth conferences.
Rachel Stephan
Event marketing strategist, event tech startup founder and industry speaker on topics that cover event marketing and influencer marketing. When meeting planners and association professionals need to get more butts in seats,
Felix Vargas
Branding + Creative Director who creates experiences and events that evoke emotions. Clients include: The Style Marc, Lee Burgos, Punto Space, ARod Corp, and more.
Keith Johnston
Conference Planning and Event Technology Wizard
Ramon Ray
In-demand global keynote speaker, event host, entrepreneur, best-selling author and producer. He's started four small companies and sold two of them and is the founder of Smart Hustle Media. Ramon's third book is "Celebrity CEO" all about building a fan base and community.
Megan Henshall
Global Events Account Manager in Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) at Google. Partners with product areas to understand how events drive results and build communities across Google, in order to anticipate future space, product, and service needs.
Paul Duffy
Global entrepreneur and creator of the Digital Human Experience. Co-founder and President of NexTech AR Solutions - Paul is the Creator of the HumaGram™ and inventor of multiple patents for Augmented Reality and Holographic Telepresence.
Aaron Wolowiec
Launched four successful brands – Event Garde (coincidentally reprising his early fascination with purple), Healthy by Association, Review My Speaker and FacilitateMI – Aaron’s equal parts practitioner and theorist.
Shannon DeSouza
A previous successful entrepreneur, founded and ran her own events company for ten years and was acquired in 2015. Today she leads the DeSouza on Demand team as a Sales & Marketing Strategist to provide clients with a modern digital approach to power boost their pipelines.
Howard Givner
Founder and CEO of the Event Leadership Institute, frequent industry speaker, educator and consultant on business growth, event strategy, innovation, event R.O.I. and other topics.
Donvil Collins
President & CEO of VeeKast. 20 years production experience with some of the most well-known commercial brands and nonprofit organizations.
Aryn Chapman
Accomplished event designer and producer. She combines imaginative concepts, innovative themes and an ability to create unforgettable events locally, globally and virtually concept to clean-up.
Elizabeth Glau
18 years in hospitality and experience design, 10 years in technology and innovation, and 9 years in business ownership and corporate board experience.
Alon Alroy
Co-Founder of Bizzabo. Named one of the meetings industry's "40 under 40 young leaders", as well as one of the top 10 Israeli CMOs by Geektime Magazine.
Sean Patrick McGillicuddy
From red carpets to conference stages, corporate parties to convention floors you can find Sean Patrick entertaining thousands all across the country at both Live and Virtual Events!
Heather Hansen O’Neill
International speaker, author, adventurer, and entrepreneur. Expertise in virtual, hybrid, and live events. Helps break through fears, judgments, and blocks to reach sales and leadership success.
Josh Beckerman
The Foodie Magician. Professional entertainer who intertwines magic, mentalism, and comedy around the world. TV appearances on the Today Show, the Cooking Channel, and Late Night With Seth Meyers.
James Frankis
Director of Physical Product at Convene. Currently focused on developing the Hybrid Meetings experience for Convene.
Joe DeGise II
Performer and writer for sketch comedy groups Unexpected Company, Bitter Harmless People and Rent This Space. Featured at comedy festivals. Heard and seen in radio and TV commercials. Teacher of improvisation.
Matthew Donegan-Ryan
Pioneering entrepreneur in the events industry. Helped lead two previous companies to successful acquisition. Advisor, consultant, or investor in several event technology companies. Speaker at numerous industry events.
Paul Zuckerman
Founding cast member of Chicago City Limits. Director, performer, producer. Conducts idea generation sessions, training programs and focus groups for a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Linda Gelman
Performer and founding member of Chicago City Limits. Improvisor, actress, singer, and dancer in plays, musicals, cabaret shows, and on TV. Teaches corporate workshops as well as university classes.
Daniela Grafman
Certified Special Events Professional. Named "Top 25 Young Event Professionals” by Special Events Magazine. Chief Amazement Officer & Partner Vision Event Co.
Cara Kleinhaut
Founder & CEO of AGENC, An Experiential & Digital Marketing Agency. Named as one of the top 100 agencies by Event Marketer Magazine. Named to the 2020 #Bizbash500 list of most influential event professionals for the 3rd consecutive year.
Nancy Zavada
Founder and President at MeetGreen
Sharla Warren
Vice President of Conference Services, EventPower
Dana Pake
Designer of human connections. Creator of engaging and inspiring programs. Independent Event Strategist + Executive Producer.
Jessica Levin
President and Chief Connector at Seven Degrees, LLC. Passionate about connecting people and creating experiences. Consultant. Author. Speaker.
AGENDA
Our agenda is still being finalized, but you can expect to see a main stage of content from 10 AM to 1 PM EDT on both days followed by 3 tracks of content from 1 to 3 PM EDT. All content will be delivered live and then available on demand post. Please continue to check back regularly for the updated agenda.
TECHSYTALK THANKS OUR SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Swapcard is an AI-powered event and matchmaking platform that runs successful in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. AI is used to boost matchmaking, connecting users with the most relevant people, and custom event journeys. With live exhibitor dashboards to track ROI, real-time event programs, audience engagement features and video calling options, Swapcard delivers valuable user experiences for all types of events.
GOLD SPONSORS
NexTech AR Solutions is a leading innovator with the powerful InfernoAR Virtual Platform, ARitize App, and AiR Show App.
Our strength in numbers speaks volumes about the trust we have from our enterprise clients to scale and deliver delightful experiences in the Virtual AR event space.
By integrating virtual events with impressive and interactive AR Holograms, AR Portals, AR 3D Products, and Screen AR, we create the “GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT” moments for clients’ brand, product, and experiences.
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Snöball is the only influencer marketing technology that mobilizes attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers into trusted event advocates, pre-to-post event. We turn your passive audience into active peer-to-peer influencers for your event and content. Word-of-mouth is the new cool.
Hubb is re-inventing the way people experience events. The Hubb Platform makes virtual, onsite and hybrid events with powerful attendee engagement tools that bring brands to life. Hubb powers many of the world’s largest conferences. Built by event-management veterans for event professionals, Hubb gives event planners unprecedented control and agility.
Attendease supports event teams to create, deliver, and measure a portfolio of internal and external meetings and events of all types and sizes, whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person. The platform is highly configurable and minimizes the need for customization, so you can have an easy-to-use, cost-efficient solution.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Sponsor the Event
Reach our audience of 2,000+ attendees at this year’s GLOBAL event.
Why Sponsor
POSITION YOUR BRAND AS A THOUGHT LEADER IN THE EVENTS INDUSTRY
When you join our stage and share your expertise, you position your brand alongside 1,000+ thought-leaders throughout the events industry.
ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS
Join networking opportunities, participate in content, grow your network.
REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE AROUND THE WORLD
This virtual event will bring together event producers, marketers, and decision-makers from around the globe.
EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW AND INNOVATIVE
This event is truly boundary-pushing and participating, even as an attendee, it will bring fresh ideas to share with your clients, and create new inspiration for your products and services.
CONTACT DIANA CANNELIS: diana@techsytalk.com
Testimonials
Liz King is an uncovered gem! She inspired all our participants at What the Tech at MPI Ottawa this February with her new ideas and innovations! She thinks outside the box and stimulates planners to innovate with their conferences and events.
Joanne St-Pierre
Manager, meetings and conventions, Niagara Falls Tourism and MPI Ottawa Program and Education committee member
techsytalk is the number one event for event tech. The major players in the industry showcase there because they know the value it delivers. It's innovative and always one step ahead of the curve. It's also a very affordable option giving access to education without breaking the bank.
Jessica Levin,
President and Chief Connector, Seven Degrees
techsytalk is THE BEST event for event professionals to learn about the latest and greatest technology in the event industry. Liz King and her team produce a top notch event every year!
Annette Naif
Owner and Creative Director, Forte Events NYC
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