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Meeting Design for Next-Gen
Attendees: A Fresh Approach

In today’s rapidly evolving world, what worked yesterday might not resonate with the attendees of tomorrow. In this exclusive webinar, we explored how to transform meetings to captivate the next generation-sharing actionable strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights.

This webinar explores:

  • Hotel and Destination Choices: Select venues that align with the values and preferences of younger attendees, focusing on sustainability, technology, and unique experiences.
  • Room Setups that Promote Engagement: Reimagine room layouts that foster interaction, collaboration, and creativity, moving beyond traditional setups.
  • Food & Beverage (F&B) Trends: Discover innovative F&B options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, enhancing the attendee experience.
  • Speakers Who Inspire: Learn how to choose speakers who can resonate with and motivate a younger audience, focusing on relevance, authenticity, and expertise.
  • Entertainment that Excites: Curate entertainment that captivates and adds a memorable ‘wow’ factor to your events.
  • Networking Opportunities: Develop networking opportunities that encourage genuine connections and engagement, making networking feel natural and enjoyable.

We rethink, reimagine, and revolutionize how we plan and execute events for the next generation of attendees. Your meetings will never be the same!

Featured Speakers:

Patricia Valerio,
Meeting Supervisor at Eversana

Patricia (Tricia) Valerio is an accomplished meeting professional from New Jersey, holding an MBA from Caldwell University (2022) and an HMCC designation (2024). As the Supervisor of Meetings at Eversana, a leading medical agency, she excels in organizing nationwide medical training events for healthcare practitioners on behalf of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Her portfolio includes a variety of meetings and events, such as marketing campaigns for the world’s leading aesthetic injectable drugs and the launch of a groundbreaking new, non-opioid painkiller.
Tricia is an active member of her Meeting Professionals International (MPI) chapter and was recently awarded the Jula Ramos, CMP Education Scholarship to further her pursuit of earning the CMP designation.​

Emily Parsons

Emily Parsons-Walker, M.S., CIS
Event Specialist
at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

Emily Parsons-Walker is an Event Specialist with SITE Global. She has been in the meetings and events industry for almost 6 years. She is an alum of James Madison University’s Hart School of Hospitality and San Diego States Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism. Her favorite part about event planning is making a community impact on those attending while creating lasting change where they are visiting.

When she is not jet setting the world, you can find her in Houston, TX volunteering her time with Three Little Pitties Rescue where she is an active foster for all types of dogs or participating in community service as American Woman of Service Mrs.

Michelle Holdeman
VP Sales & Development
at Food for Thought

With over 20 years of experience in events, food service, and hospitality, Michelle leads the sales team at Food For Thought, a company known for its catering, event production, drop-off services, corporate food service programs, and creative event design. In her role, she is responsible for strategic planning, creative branding, and venue management, ensuring impactful food and beverage presentations and personalized experiences that resonate with clients. Her extensive event knowledge spans across a wide range of sectors, including corporate organizations, weddings, non-profits, galas, and workspace solutions with the goal of being immersive.
Whether working with small teams or large-scale events, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise in creating memorable experiences tailored to the unique needs of each client. Passionate about personal growth, problem-solving, and empathy, she is committed to bringing creativity and innovation to every project. For her, the true power of an event lies in the collaboration and teamwork which she believes creates lasting impressions for guests.

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