A Seat at the 'Head Table' (Pt. 2)

Episode notes

Welcome to part two of our podcast with Head Table Talks. (Missed part one? Listen here .) In this special episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits in on a special event planners' luncheon - co-hosted by Melva LaJoy Legrand of LaJoy Plans and Margo Fischer of Bright Occasions - in Washington, D.C. These luncheons, known as Head Table Talks, aim to build community within the event industry and provide a safe space for event profs to network and collaborate. In part two, the focus shifts to the latest happenings in the event business and provides valuable insights into the industry's latest trends and challenges. The group touches on topics that are shaping the fate of the industry and candidly discusses everything from the pros and cons of new technology advancements, the legacy impacts of COVID-19 on the events sector, to rising security concerns. These event profs also share their own experiences of juggling personal and professional lives. Take a listen, and keep scrolling to read more about our distinguished guests.

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