GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry Podcast

Welcome to GatherGeeks, the event industry podcast, where people passionate about the power of live experiences and events come together. Join host David Adler as he discusses the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. This podcast by BizBash is the destination for information, innovation, and inspiration for anyone involved in planning events and meetings, from conferences, trade shows, and fund-raising galas to product launches, festivals, award shows, weddings, and birthdays.

The New World of Integrated Live Events with Virtual Technology

Jul 20, 2021

Host: David Adler
Guests: Mike Sokoloff, 6Connex & Adam Rosen, University of Southern California

In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler chats with Mike Sokoloff, director of sales for 6Connex, and Adam Rosen, associate vice president of cultural relations and...

TikTok and Fresh Paradigms for Event Engagement

Jul 12, 2021

Host: David Adler
Guest: Kudzi Chikumbu, Brian Feit

In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you another live conversation that took place at BizBash's recent conference in Las Vegas. BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sat down with Kudzi Chikumbu, the director of creator community at TikTok, and Brian Feit,...

Tips for Finding Talent During Challenging Times

Jun 28, 2021

Host: David Adler
Guest: Dawn Penfold

In this episode of GatherGeeks, we're bringing you a live conversation that took place at BizBash's recent conference in Las Vegas, held in late May. BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sat down with event and meeting hiring guru Dawn Penfold, president of Meetingjobs. The pair...

A Masterclass in Producing Sophisticated Virtual Events That Your Audience Will Never Forget

May 31, 2021

Host: David Adler
Guest: Sam Kolbert-Hyle

In this special sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Sam Kolbert-Hyle, the president and CEO of Brandlive, who shares how his company has helped major corporations add the right polish to their live and virtual...

What Virtual and Hybrid Events Can Teach Us About the Value of Community

Apr 29, 2021

Hosts: David Adler, RD Whitney
Guests: Liz Irving, Paul Treanor

This episode of GatherGeeks is a collaborative show between BizBash, the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and Event Relief 2021, Dan Assor’s 24-hour vodcast that raised funds for the nonprofit EventWell in March. BizBash chairman and founder...