Gathergeeks by Bizbash

You love events. We love events. Welcome to GatherGeeks, a place where people passionate about the power of live experiences come together. Join hosts David Adler and Beth Kormanik, as they discuss the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. This new 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.

A Master Class on Curating Events for Powerful People (Episode 144)

Apr 23, 2019

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik, Alex Carter
Guest: Tammy Haddad

In the latest edition of GatherGeeks' "Sparking Change" series of episodes recorded at the Meridian International Center in Washington, BizBash C.E.O. David Adler and Zkipster's Alex Carter chat with Tammy Haddad, president and C.E.O. of consulting...

The Art of Orchestrating Change-Making Conversations at Live Events (Episode 143)

Apr 15, 2019

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik, Alex Carter
Guest: Natalie Jones

In the first edition of GatherGeeks' "Sparking Change" series of episodes recorded at the Meridian International Center in Washington, BizBash C.E.O. David Adler and Zkipster's Alex Carter chat with Natalie Jones, the center's senior vice president...

A Global Perspective on How Events Can Build Community (Episode 142)

Apr 8, 2019

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guest: Juliano Lissoni

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Juliano Lissoni, managing director, Canada, for global event management firm MCI. He discusses how the company has grown to 31 offices around...

Would You Host a Completely Spontaneous Conference? (Episode 141)

Apr 2, 2019

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu, Tom Spano

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu, and Tom Spano, the team behind the Haute Dokimazo "spontaneous think tank." The group...

How to Negotiate Better Event Contracts (Episode 140)

Mar 26, 2019

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guest: Heather Reid

In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik, editor in chief of BizBash, hear from Heather Reid, the founder and C.E.O. of Planner Protect, an Ontario-based company that offers consulting on event contracts. She discusses how...