Two planners who regularly work with Millennials and Generation Z share how their businesses have changed to reach new clients.

The C.E.O. of experiential firm Grandesign discusses how he creates buzzworthy brand activations—and generates revenue.

The team behind the recently transformed Ziegfeld Ballroom discusses the dos and don’ts of modern ballroom design.

The Hot List's Michael Cerbelli returns to GatherGeeks to share how he uncovers the industry's most notable new trends and products.

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Tony Lorenz, C.E.O. of AlliedPRA, a destination management company with presence in 30 locations in North America.

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from DJ Saul, C.E.O. of iStrategyLabs, a full-service agency that specializes in the intersection of digital and experiential. Saul shares the ways his team dreams up tech-enabled experiences with specific brand messaging, and how to keep technology hidden so it doesn’t get in the way of that message.

Hear from Marco Giberti, founder of Vesuvius Ventures, a Miami-based firm that provides technology consultation. Giberti walks us through his background as an event organizer and entrepreneur, and discusses how he became an expert on technology for trade shows, meetings, festivals, and more. He shares how event registration companies need to change, the biggest challenges facing event technology in the next few decades, how AR will affect entertainment and live events, and the future of mobile apps and IoT.

Hear from Charles Doligé of LR Paris, a bespoke design and manufacturing company that provides high-end gifts and premiums for brands, events, and government agencies. Doligé is a third-generation gift-giver whose grandfather was tasked with creating gifts for kings and queens. He shares his secrets to effective event gifts, giving practical advice for effective presentations, customized products, the right gift for any budget, and the latest trends in promotional items.

Hear from recruiter Dawn Penfold of MeetingJobs.com as she discusses why the qualified candidate pool is smaller right now, and the challenges to—and benefits of—hiring telecommuting employees. She also dives into the biggest skills Baby Boomers need to stay relevant, how to make job descriptions sound desirable for candidates, how social event planners can update their resumes for corporate positions, and the unique characteristics of Generation Z applicants. A must-listen for hiring managers.

Meet author and event producer Tahira Endean as she discusses her new book, Intentional Event Design. She shares the seven main components of effective event and meeting design, the importance of people-centric events, and how to build quality conversations and face-to-face learning opportunities. She discusses ways to encourage attendee interaction and the difference between a meeting planner and an event producer. This episode is a masterclass in how to create and produce effective events and meetings.