Successful live events don’t happen by accident. They’re built on a series of decisions made long before the doors open.

In this practical session, Melissa Deslauriers pulls back the curtain on what goes into building an event that works, from early planning and venue decisions to the attendee experience and what happens after the event is over.

Drawing on more than 30 years in the events and production industry, Melissa will share real-world lessons, common pitfalls and practical advice you can put to work on your next event.

How decisions made early in the planning process can make or break your event

What really creates a strong attendee experience once the doors open

Where organizers, production teams and suppliers can work better together

40-minute guided discussion + 20-minute live Q&A

Event organizers, producers, entertainment professionals, suppliers and anyone involved in planning or delivering live events.

Melissa Deslauriers has spent more than 30 years helping event planners and production teams speak the same language.

As Director of Client Engagement at CCR Solutions, she works with organizations across North America while making production and event technology more approachable for planners. 

Melissa is also a speaker, educator and industry advocate who teaches Event Technology at Conestoga College, serves on the Board of Directors for The Sustainable Events Forum, and is a jury member for the Eventex Awards.

Her approach is simple: better conversations and better decisions before the event lead to better experiences when the doors open.

Melissa Deslauriers
melissa.deslauriers@icloud.com 
mobile 416-827-0425

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-deslauriers/

Behind the Build: From Load-In to Event Close