Photos During the Event Planner Expo 2023 Courtesy of Jahleah Santiago
The 12th Annual Event Planner Expo, presented by EMRG Media, will welcome over 3,000 event producers, corporate decision makers, meeting planners, entrepreneurs, brand managers, directors, marketing and PR professionals to NYC’s Metropolitan Pavilion, the 92NY, Lavan Midtown and NEBULA from October 15th-17th. The Event Planner Expo will feature a star-studded lineup of over 50 speakers and industry experts who will share their insider strategies and tactics.
EMRG Media Founders Mario Stewart and Erica Maurer created The Event Planner Expo to bring together the events industry 12 years ago. Each year the event has grown in size and this year is no exception. This year’s keynote speakers include Tim Grover, the CEO of ATTACK Athletics, Inc. and the #1 High Performance Coach to stars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and business leaders like Howard Schultz and David Stark, the renowned Founder of David Stark Design & Event Producer. Additionally, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation joins the Expo as a charity partner, helping to drive important research and raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Event Planner Expo will also showcase over 150 of the country’s top venues and event services and is a one-stop shop for everything one would need to create a flawless event. This year, there will be two floors of exhibitors, VIP Lounges, Fireside Chats with marketing, public relations and sales industry leaders, as well as a new Hospitality Lounge at Metropolitan Pavilion to network over sponsored cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts. At The Event Planner Expo attendees and exhibitors will increase business and form lasting strategic partnerships that can take businesses to the next level.
“The Event Planner Expo is a top conference for the events, marketing and hospitality industry. We bring together the best of the best including top venues and services as well as marketers, brands and corporate decision makers for three action packed days. 6 and 7 figure deals have been made at The Event Planner Expo and we have seen businesses flourish for both exhibitors and attendees,” says Jessica Stewart, VP of Marketing & Sales at EMRG Media.
The event begins with an opening party at Lavan Midtown (641 W 42nd St.) on Tuesday, October 15th from 6pm-9pm. The Educational Speaker Series at 92Y (1395 Lexington Ave.) will take place on day two of The Event Planner Expo on Wednesday, October 16th from 9am - 6pm with the Expo’s Keynote Speakers, 50+ Speakers and Panelists. The final day is Thursday, October 17th and will be held on the Exhibitor Floor of Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W. 18th St.) from 2pm-8pm. The Event Planner Expo will cap off with a can’t-miss after party at NEBULA (135 W 41st St) from 8:30pm-11:30pm adjacent from Bryant Park with a special performance that is not to be missed.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.TheEventPlannerExpo.com. Updates and information about the conference can be found by visiting the Expo Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/TheEventPlannerExpo.