What Keeps You Up at Night:
Planner Stressors and Solutions
Watch as our panel of experts tackle the top challenges event planners like you are dealing with today. Our experts from Prevue’s new Editorial Advisory Board—and your fellow planners—will share their experiences, insights, and solutions.
In this session, you’ll:
- Identify common stressors: Learn what’s keeping other planners up at night in today’s hotel environment.
- Get actionable solutions: Discover practical tips for sourcing, negotiating, and planning.
- Share your experiences: Engage in discussions with industry experts and peers.
- Walk away with tools: Gain strategies to make your next event smoother and less stressful.
Featured Speakers:
Heidi Dillon, CITP
Manager, Event Operations
One10
Heidi Dillon is a Certified Incentive Travel Professional and current Manager of Event Operations with extensive knowledge of program planning, organization and onsite operations. She has become well respected through her years on the One10 operations team, creating successful automotive incentives and meetings and various programs with financial clients. As an attribute to Heidi’s leadership and work ethic, she served as the inaugural Young Leaders delegate on the SITE International Board of Directors in 2021-2022 and continues to volunteer in SITE initiatives.
One10 is a leader in incentives & recognition, travel and events and marketing services, providing technology enabled solutions to engage employees, salespeople, and channel partners to drive results.
PRA
April has crafted memorable experiences for corporate clients, from annual conferences to both domestic and international incentive trips. When she’s not bringing clients on tours to showcase all the best things The Windy City has to offer, you can catch her enjoying live music with her “work hard, play hard” attitude. Next time your business brings you to the Midwest, April is eager to find the perfect solution for your event needs.
Blue Spark Event Design
After creating events for over 24 years for guests (ranging from 50 to 200,000 attendees), Heather Pilcher has developed a business model that takes customer service one step further.
From promotional events to brand activations, corporate conferences to incentive celebrations, she has traveled the globe building experiences for the masses. With her team and the help of thousands of licensed partners internationally, she has enabled Blue Spark Event Design to collaborate consistently with her clients, whether they meet in a virtual, hybrid, or live event environment. Heather travels with clients, as if she were a part of their brand, and strategically provides solutions for their needs. Through thoughtful planning, sought-after awards and a lot of spunk, Heather has established her role as one of the industry’s top event professionals.