Here's a list of events every event planner should consider attending. These events cover a broad spectrum from experiential marketing to event technology, and from safety measures to sustainability. Experiential Marketing Summit: Great for gathering insights on how to create unforgettable experiences for attendees. A must for planners wanting to step up their event marketing game. #ExperientialMarketing IMEX America: An international expo where meeting planners, event professionals & suppliers from around the globe meet. #IMEXAmerica BizBash Live: This event showcases the latest trends in event planning from tech to decor. Essential for keeping up with the industry. #BizBashLive Event Planner Expo: Great place to network with other professionals and learn about the latest trends and technology in the event planning world. #EventPlannerExpo The Special Event (TSE): Combines education and exhibition to help event planners enhance their skills and creativity. #TheSpecialEvent Meeting Professionals International (MPI) WEC: Learn about the latest in meeting planning and experience first-class educational sessions. #MPIWEC Event Tech Live: The perfect event for learning about the newest event tech. An absolute game-changer for modern event planning. #EventTechLive Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Conference: A space to gain insights about the future of the event industry from thought leaders. #AEOConference International Confex: Known as the UK's leading event for organizers of both national and international events. #InternationalConfex Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings (IT&CM) Events: A doublebill event in Bangkok focusing on the Asia-Pacific's MICE industry. #ITCMEvents Meetings Show: UK's premier full-service event for the meetings and events industry. A great source of insights for the latest trends. #MeetingsShow Northstar Meetings Group's Destination Caribbean: An immersive event focused on the unique needs of meeting and incentive planners of Caribbean programs. #DestinationCaribbean EventCamp: A unique conference focused on non-traditional event formats and innovative technologies. Perfect for planners looking to shake things up. #EventCamp

What's THIS!! Catch the #AEOconference organizers @abcdandcompany showing us their serious moves at the Welcome Reception on the 360 Video XPERIENCES photobooth by @xperiencesunmatched #reroute2reconnect

ICYMI - @PrismGrp 's John Stanford sat down with 1099 workers Sharen Rooks & Mia Ambrose-Burbank to discuss the benefits & challenges of being and hiring indie contractors, like schedule flexibility, hiring, increased income & scalability. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

Our sixth and final #Impact Award for the #AEOconference went to the leader of the Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (APISBP) and AEO Board member Ron Fong! Ron has served the longest board governance in the history of AEO. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

#AEOconference Awards Luncheon begins with VP Corey Briscoe and AEO Board Chair and CEO of @CommunitiesU, Ines Polonius, presenting the #Impact Award to our first honoree, CEO of the @usblackchambers, Ron Busby. #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

Day 3 of the #AEOConference honored the work of changemakers who support BIPOC entrepreneurs. Great to connect with @usblackchambers Pres./CEO, #RonBusby, and talk about our collaborative efforts after his tenure with @blackchamber_az. Excited to help more entrepreneurs thrive!

An exciting 3 days with this fabulous group of ⁦@CommunitiesU⁩ staff members at the @Reroute2Reconnect @aeoconference in Detroit. Thank you to each of you for co-facilitating the dynamic workshops.

#AEOconference Awards Luncheon continues with presenting the #Impact Award to our third honoree, President and CEO of @riceatlanta, Jay Bailey. Jay states: "The only difference between #underseved businesses and others is access, opportunity and inclusion." #reroute2reconnect

Dir. of Research, Manu Delgado-Medrano, launched our latest report, "Mending the Tapestry," abt. the #TrustGap between #BlackOwned businesses, the financial institutions & others creating barriers for these #entrepreneurs. View the report: ow.ly/KSwF50OeXAQ #AEOconference

In the "Economic Mobility: Uncommon Partnerships for Wealth Building" working group session, practitioners learn how to effectively build partnerships and connections to serve their clients and communities. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

#smallbusiness owners learn in the "Upskill to Scale Up: How Marketing, Branding, and Digital Literacy Catalyze Growth." session on how to grow their online social media & using ChatGPT to create blog posts. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

Fmr Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy @MurphyforFL expresses that many policymakers don't have a realistic view of the challenges #smallbusinesses face. Many Hill staffers aren't #smallbiz owners and don't always understand the pain points. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect

John Stanford and Alexis D'Amato from Prism Group and the AEO Advocacy team outline AEO Advocacy efforts on behalf of our members on Capitol Hill. Giving #microbusinesses representation in front of policymakers & on legislation like CRA and more. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect

Policy Hour at the #aeoconference is concluding with a Q&A session where small business owners and practitioners can ask the Policy Team about AEO initiatives. #reroute2reconnect

"AEO is ensuring that the funding that needs to be there for small businesses, stays there." says Prism Group's John Stanford at the policy hour during the #reroute2reconnect #aeoconference

Took a dinner break from #AEOconference & visited another local small biz. Fab Moroccan dinner of lamb #tagine bowl saffron tomato dip @SaffronDeTwah , @beardfoundation Best New Restaurant semifinalist & Best Chef, Great Lakes finalist… #eastsidedetroit #GratiotAvenue

As the new Arkansas MBDA Business Center, it was a fun surprise seeing our MBDA Undersecretary Donald Cravins at this year’s AEO Conference!#Reroute2Reconnect #AEOConference #CommunitiesU

Practitioners share their experiences and challenges during the "The Modern Economy: Supporting Entrepreneurs Through Evolving Challenges" working group session led by @CommunitiesU's Laketter Cannon and Sergio Salazar. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

During the Gov't Contracting session, John Stanford from @PrismGrp makes an excellent suggestion for #smallbusinesses looking to procure government contracts "Pick some agencies, search the forecast and go to the agency's 'industry days.'" #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw

#Entrepreneur Nubian Simmons from The Pink Bakery asks the Regional Council how we can get corporations to give contracts to small and #microbusinesses to help build generational wealth in #underserved communities. #AEOconference #reroute2reconnect #nsbw