If you host an event where attendees or staff fly in, they could be impacted by the Real ID rules beginning on May 7, 2025.

We’ll hear from David Lim, Chief Partnerships and Engagement Officer with the TSA on the Real ID program, what you need to be sharing with your attendees in the KBYG email, and what YOU need to know for your own travels!

- David Lim, Chief Partnerships and Engagement Officer, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

In light of recent events, the safety of guests and staff has never been more critical. Join leading security expert Steve Bienkowski, Senior Security Officer at Dell Technologies, for actionable insights on safeguarding your events. He’ll will equip you with the tools to prioritize safety and stay prepared in an unpredictable world.

Business Coach Andy O’Brien, CEO of ACTION Coach will share key mindset shifts for YOU to help you stop doing things for FREE and start charging what you’re worth. Coach Andy is Club Ichi’s business coach, too, and he’ll share why Liz and Nicole are taking a business approach to community for greater impact in the industry.

Join Juliet Tripp, The Events Coach®, as she reveals the three essential strategies to elevate your success in the events industry in 2025.

Having coached thousands of events entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide to grow top personal brands, scale life-first events businesses and master CEO mindset - Juliet is excited to support the Club Ichi community and her session is a must attend to set yourself up for your best events year yet!

Hosted by Arthur Kerekes

Round 1 - Majority Rules

Arthur will ask you a question with two options:

• Your job is to guess which option the majority of the audience will choose.

• The audience will vote in real time, and if you guessed correctly, you’ll earn points.

Round 2 - Battle Royale

The question will have four options:

• Guess which answer the majority of the audience will pick.

• The stakes are higher, so choose wisely!

Hosted by Dave Green of Mystery Trip, play trivia with (and against!) our Insiders and see who comes out on top! Prizes for winners!  - Dave Green, CEO, Mystery Trip

Join Kyle Morris, business development leader at NMR Events, as he explores the incredible impact professional communities can have on both your career and personal life. In this session, Kyle will share how fostering authentic connections within groups like Club Ichi can lead to meaningful friendships, valuable business collaborations, and unexpected opportunities.

Learn how to leverage the power of community to grow professionally, build trust, and create a network that supports you far beyond the office.

I used to tell my corporate event teams, “It’s okay, we’re not saving babies here,” when things got crazy onsite. But what if we WERE saving lives?

Meet Matt Laws, CEO of Safe Expo, who is leading the charge in helping event professionals actually be trained and ready to save lives in an emergency.

From saving lives to preventing deaths, we’re joined by Tracy Stuckrath as she shares how event professionals, hoteliers, and caterers can prevent life-threatening moments for their attendees through thoughtful menu choices and food labels.

Turns out, some of the decisions we make when planning really are life-or-death decisions.

Did you know that numbers hold more power than just budgets and attendance stats? We’ll dive into the fascinating world of numerology and discover how the energy of numbers can influence decision-making, creativity, and even the timing of your events. You’ll walk away with insights and tools to bring a little magic—and strategy—to your planning process. Get ready to see numbers in a whole new light! - Leanne Velky

Still scared to jump into AI? This AI 101 segment will get you comfortable with starting to converse with our new robot overlords. - Anca Platon Trifan

Join Nicole as she hits up the Dub Academy in Austin, TX for some DJ lessons!

How do you turn a good event registration site into a GREAT registration site?

Join Jihan and Liz as they take past Swoogo and Club Ichi registration sites and event hypersites and TEAR THEM DOWN... just so we can BUILD THEM UP.

. - Jihan Donawa Gibson, Swoogo

Gearing up for a new virtual summit in 2025, Liz and Lisa will talk about the power of community and get your insights on what else you'd like to see at this event.

The Call for Speakers is OPEN! - Lisa Gregory, Gregory Event Services

Join three industry pros as they share their unique journeys as solopreneurs in the events world. Sarah Meister will share her journey that began during Covid and the importance of finding your niche and maximize industry relationships and referrals to create a well established business. Sean Schuette dives into the balancing act between a diverse portfolio of clients and projects while continuing to seek new opportunities. Wendy Porter offers insights on running an agency as a solopreneur, blending leadership and independence. This candid conversation will provide actionable advice, real-life stories, and inspiration for anyone navigating — or considering — the solopreneur life.

Our not-yet-trending report with insights into what will be really big, really soon. Act on these top 2025 edits now—while the rest of the industry catches up. - Janice Cardinale

Has belonging evolved in 2024? After a multi-year research project and writing the book on belonging (literally!), get the scoop from Storycraft Lab CEO and Belonging expert Naomi Clare Crellin. Learn what you should be ready to implement in your events next year.

Our not-yet-trending report with insights into what will be really big, really soon. Act on these top 2025 edits now—while the rest of the industry catches up. - Janice Cardinale

Gen Z is a force to be reckoned with. They are here and ready to take over. We're excited to dig into a real conversation with incredible event professionals who are paving the way for the next generation. Featuring  Nidhi Tewari, LCSW, Work Well, Live Well | Hannah Elston, Event Leaders Exchange | Gabriella Robuccio, ProEventTips

Join the team at Mobly for a conversation with Liz about why you keep hearing your sales team say, “Marketing’s leads are CRAP!” What if there was a way to stop that... and make sure your leads were solid gold bars? Maybe there is. Let’s find out.

Nicole and David T. Stevens are out on the streets of Austin, Texas, for some jolly fun! - Nicole Osibodu and David T. Stevens

Join Sarah Meister, event sourcing expert and founder of site & stay, as she shares insider secrets to creating hotel partnerships that wow your attendees and simplify your planning.

Whether you're managing a city-wide conference, a corporate retreat, or an incentive program, Sarah's tips on sourcing the perfect venues, avoiding rogue bookings, and scoring perks will change the game. This fun session is your guide to making every event housing plan seamless, stress-free, and attendee-approved. Let’s make your next event unforgettable—without the headaches

Sepideh Eivazi and Sarah Reuter co-founded the Pause Movement to promote intentional pauses for mental and physical well-being. Their approach integrates body movements and nervous system regulations through breathwork.

Their combined dedication to wellness and hospitality enhances experiences for both guests and hospitality professionals, creating life-changing experiences.

Well, that might seem like a lofty goal, but Josh is here to share a preview of what the Intrivium team has been working on with Club Ichi!

Together, we’re building out a community platform where Club Ichi members can engage, collaborate, and network with each other. Don’t worry, the Slack channel stays! But now we’ll have a repository for templates, ideas, and resources for all of our Insider members to access and leverage to get advice, find a sounding board, and advance your career!

Hosted by Arthur Kerekes

Round 1 - Majority Rules

Arthur will ask you a question with two options:

• Your job is to guess which option the majority of the audience will choose.

• The audience will vote in real time, and if you guessed correctly, you’ll earn points.

Round 2 - Battle Royale

The question will have four options:

• Guess which answer the majority of the audience will pick.

• The stakes are higher, so choose wisely!

Meet Debbie Garcia, Club Ichi Insider and Event Tech entrepreneur. TODAY is the official launch day of Virsitour, an online platform that allows planners to find, compare, and qualify top global suppliers, with accurate and up-to-date information on availability and reliability. Virtual site tours offer a realistic, detailed view of potential venues — intimate as an in-person visit, with no travel required.

Learn how Debbie went from reporter to sales manager to event professional to startup founder!

Inspired by The Uplift Experience™ (formerly Drunk Yoga®), this quick 15-minute session is designed to get you moving, smiling and connecting. Part yoga, part icebreaker, and all good vibes, Lift Your Spirit(s) is your chance to shake off the day and enjoy a playful taste of what happens when wellness meets community building. Perfect for beginners and seasoned yogis alike, this class is less about perfect poses and more about joyful movement and camaraderie. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and a beverage that makes you happy and get ready to let your hair down and enjoy this laughter-inducing gamified stretch sesh!

Prepare to be empowered with five tips that will ignite your transformation, as we sweep away the cobwebs of worn-out narratives and breathe life into your journey of personal growth. Learn how an executive powerhouse switched her 'wine-down' evening for an invigorating new tradition, and let's map out how you too can recalibrate your habits to mirror your deepest values, ensuring your self-esteem and life satisfaction skyrocket. Featuring Chrissy May, Best-selling author and podcast host

Think you’ve mastered the art of event marketing? Put your skills to the test with our strategic trivia game! From cracking the code on driving pipeline to outsmarting your competitors at third-party events, these questions are all about making savvy business moves. Step up, show off your smarts, and see if you’ve got what it takes to think like an event marketing pro.

Winner gets 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points! - Hosted by Aaron Karpaty, Captello

Get a leg up with these top tips and tricks to make sure your proposal goes to the top of the pile for your next project. - Therese Jardin, Strategic Event Procurement

Join Joseph Rivers, avid experiential marketing enthusiast as he recaps some of the most impactful programs of 2024 and what he sees coming in 2025 for the live event industry. - Joseph Rivers, Experiential Marketer