GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry Podcast

Why Catering Is the Ultimate Event Touchpoint

This special edition of GatherGeeks was recorded live at Connect NYC, which took place in late February. In this episode, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits do

The New Frontier of Events

This special edition of GatherGeeks was recorded live at Connect NYC, which took place in late February. In this episode, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits do

Understanding Attendees Through Their Values—Not Demographics

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with David Allison, author of The Death of Demographics and a globally recognized resea

Illuminating the Intricacies of Event Lighting

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with two of the best in the event lighting biz: Billy Butchkavitz of Billy Butchkavitz

A Seat at the 'Head Table' (Pt. 2)

Welcome to part two of our podcast with Head Table Talks. (Missed part one? Listen here.) In this special episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler

A Seat at the 'Head Table' (Pt. 1)

In this special episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits in on a special event planners' luncheon—co-hosted by Melva LaJoy Legrend of LaJoy P

Meet Jack Morton's New Executive Creative Director

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Kelly Roe, the brand-new executive creative director at global experiential powerh

What It Was Like Planning Events for the Obamas

In this episode of GatherGeeks—recorded live at Connect Marketplace 2023 in Minneapolis—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Deesha Dyer, who served as

How AI Can Change the Attendee Experience

In this episode of GatherGeeks—recorded live at Connect Marketplace 2023 in Minneapolis—BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Michael Schaiman, CEO of c

Escape From Burning Man

It's likely you've seen the news from over the weekend: Thousands were trapped at Burning Man—the psychedelic art and music festival that pops up every year in the Nevada

Event Agency Leaders Share Their Hard-Earned Lessons

Host: David Adler Guests: Anika Grant, Cara Kleinhaut, Dan Mannix Welcome to part two of our exploration of the event and experiential agency world. (Missed part one?

What Clients Want Now in the World of Experiential Marketing

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler has assembled a powerhouse panel of experiential agency leaders to get the pulse of what's happen

What It's Like to Manage an Event Venue Today

Host: David Adler Guests: Christopher Felts, Wayne Fernandez If you're looking to geek out on venues, budgeting, and AV, this episode is for you. Joining BizBash chair

Why Big Event Ideas Only Matter If They're Impactful

Host: David Adler Guest: Michael Cirino In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Michael Cirino, the mastermind behind t

Why Celebs Descended on an Event No One's Heard of Before

Host: David Adler Guest: Chris Detert In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Chris Detert, chief communications office

DEI in the Events Industry—Why There's Still a Long Way to Go

Host: David Adler Guests: Meera Somji, Andrew Carney In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Meera Somji and Andrew Car

How Event Attendees Think Today

Host: David Adler Guests: Chris and Jill Drury In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Chris and Jill Drury, the husban

What Event Profs Can Learn From a New Generation of Diplomats

Host: David Adler Guest: Jonathan Steffert In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Jonathan Steffert, the cultural atta

Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths to Lead an Event Agency

Host: David Adler Guest: Richard Waddington In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Richard Waddington, one of the most

The Event Profs Behind SXSW on What to Expect This Year

Host: David Adler Guests: Hugh Forrest, Cindy Lo In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with two key event profs behind Sou