Since March 2020, the business of events has been rattled like never before, and the disruption of the pandemic has changed the industry forever. As we adapt and evolve, everyone wants to know: what strategies and solutions are helping event professionals survive, and for some, even thrive in this challenging time? What can event producers count on as they prepare their event budgets and design their plans for 2021? What best practices will help us safely reopen venues for in-person and hybrid experiences?
 
Join David Adler, Chairman and Founder of BizBash, as he sits down with Amber Guild of The New York Times and Philip Himberg and David Macy of MacDowell for interviews about how these two iconic organizations are reimagining their in-person gatherings. Then, David will welcome Carmen Jones of ESSENCE Communications, Fred Dixon of NYC & CompanyKelly Easterling of Quantum Creative Studios and #WeMakeEvents, Glenn Rabbach of Duggal Visual Solutions, and Shaun Roberts of Great Performances for a panel discussion about the state and future of the events industry during a special video broadcast of the BizBash podcast GatherGeeks, from The Times Center.

Listen as this powerful panel discusses the state and future of the events industry, what's working and what's not as tourism returns to New York City, communication strategies that capture the attention of attendees, and everything in between.