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PlannerPalooza! is the place for Chicago’s top meeting and event planners to learn about cutting edge industry topics and some of Chicagoland’s best venues and vendors. Also, network with over 200 fellow planners and enjoy some great food and drinks in one of Chicago’s hottest new venues!
When
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
2:30pm
Where
Illinois Institute of Technology
Kaplan Institute for Tech Entrepreneurship
The PlannerPalooza! Edition of the Chicago Planner Master Class will feature three informative, educational sessions plus rapid-fire presentations from a variety of venues and vendors including event services, products, restaurants, attractions, special event venues, and more. We’ll cap off this high energy day with networking over light bites and drinks.
Benefits of Attending:
- Learn about industry trends, tactics, and resources
- Learn and connect with new venues and vendors
- Network with fellow planners and industry professionals
- Enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers
- Experience the new Kaplan Institute for Tech Entrepreneurship
Educational Sessions:
- The Green Rush: Weed Legalization and Its Effects on Meetings & Events
- Follow the Money: Trends in Procurement & Vendor Relationships
- Innovation in Events: Planning Through Production, Presented by Convene
Where:
Illinois Institute of Technology
Kaplan Institute for Tech Entrepreneurship
Named to this year’s Crain’s Best New Event Spaces List!
3137 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
Educational Sessions and Speakers
The Green Rush
Weed Legalization and Its Effects on Meetings & Events
Donna B. More
Partner,
Fox Rothschild LLP
Ryan Crane
Founder, and CEO, Tempo
Josh Schonwald
Award-Winning Journalist and Futurist
PlanetWise Communications
Doug Lambert
Managing Partner
Scale Momentum, LLC
Follow the Money:
Trends in Procurement & Vendor Relationships
Jackie White
Director, Events & Conference Services, Illinois Institute of Technology
Kevin Carlin
Director of Sales & Marketing, Hiltons of McCormick Place
Jay Weidner
Managing Partner,
On The Scene
Bailey Shultz
Account Manager – Sourcing, NHS Global Events
Innovation in Events:
Planning Through Production, Presented by Convene
Taylor Podgorny
Event Production Designer, Frost Chicago
Casey Crisenbery
Art Director, AgencyEA
Annie Eaton
CEO – Futurus
Maria Dillon-Kemp
Vice President of Marketing, Convene
Sean Thorndike
Director of Business Development, CSI DMC
Agenda
Kick off a day of fun and education with Tim O’Malley, CEO of Ateema Media & Marketing and hear from Kaplan Institute and other sponsors.
Expand your network and knowledge of some of Chicago’s top venues and vendors! Hear short presentations from businesses that serve the meeting and event planners in Chicago.
Got a quick call to make? Now is the time to make it!
Choose One Track
- Follow the Money: Trends in Procurement & Vendor Relationships
- Innovation in Events: Planning Through Production, Presented by Convene
Caffeine is your friend! Grab a cup of coffee right now and get energized for the rest of the day!
Expand your network and knowledge of some of Chicago’s top venues and vendors! Hear short presentations from businesses that serve the meeting and event planners in Chicago.
The Green Rush: Weed Legalization and Its Effects on Meetings & Events
Enjoy wine from City Winery and delectable appetizers at the closing reception. Mix and mingle with your fellow meeting and event planners, as well as presenters you will have heard from throughout the day. Create valuable connections that you rely on for your future events!
Sponsorship Availabilities
Include opportunities to give a ‘rapid-fire’ presentation about your business to meeting and event planners, plus educational session sponsorships and more. Contact Sam@Ateema.com for more information.
Is PlannerPalooza right for you?
For Planners
If you can say ‘yes’ to at least one of the following, you are qualified to attend:
- You hold the title of meeting or event planner or the like
- Your role requires you to plan or assist with at least three events per year
- You have an annual event budget of $15,000 or more
Your registration is subject to review by Ateema Media & Marketing prior to attendance.
For Businesses
- Does your business have special or private event space you need to fill?
- Would it help your business to present your offerings to 200 meeting and event planners?
If you answered yes to the questions above, contact VP of Media, Sam Krause at Sam@Ateema.com to learn how to get your business involved.
Premier Sponsors
Registration Sponsor
Decor Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Beer Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor and Emcee
Giveaway Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Past Events
- March 27, 2019 – Chicago Planner Master Class – Chicago Architecture Center
- June 25, 2019 – Chicago Planner Master Class – Fremont
- September 18, 2019 – Chicago Planner Master Class – Barton G
- September 24, 2019 – Chicago Planner Master Class – Bub City Rosemont
Phone: 312-360-1770 | Email: hello@ateema.com | www.ateema.com