Adam Parry is a founder, researcher, and content creator, and one of the leading voices in the events industry.
With over two decades of experience building conferences, producing original research, and creating content across event tech, marketing tech, and media tech, he brings a unique perspective on where technology and human experience intersect.
A regular speaker, podcast host, and guest on industry shows, Adam is known for his optimistic outlook on the future of live experiences and his commitment to helping the industry move forward.
Now based in Dubai, he brings a global perspective to his work - connecting ideas, people, and trends from across the world of events.
Jenn is the visionary behind Premier Events, where the mission is clear: to create memorable experiences that foster human connections. As Founder and President, Jenn leads with over 23 years of commitment to building a strong, empowered team and cultivating trusted relationships with clients and industry partners. Her expertise spans executive engagements, experiential activations, and large-scale conferences, blending strategic precision with creative flair. Jenn’s leadership philosophy centers on collaboration and trust, ensuring every event reflects purpose, connection, and excellence.
Jenn’s philosophy reaches beyond her professional world, embracing the value of quality time with friends and family, with a belief that connection is at the heart of every memorable experience. Outside of work, Jenn finds joy in the outdoors, savoring great meals, and enjoying exceptional wines.
ohn's the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He's been meeting virtually for over 38years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry. He's 1 of only 400 Certified Speaking Professionals designated by the National Speakers Association. Please meet, John Chen!
As a longtime corporate event professional who had to produce a lot of boring events, Liz is determined to help people stop doing boring events for their own companies. But even if their company only lets them do boring events, Liz helps them find inspiration and fresh thinking through Club Ichi, a social club and membership community for people in events. Liz believes that it's okay to have fun - and it's okay for your attendees to have fun, too.
Matthew Donegan-Ryan is the founder of Fajansa, the only M&A advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the event technology industry. With deep domain expertise, he guides founders and investors through the complexities of buying, selling, and scaling innovative event tech platforms. Over the past two decades, Matthew has helped executed dozens of event tech acquisitions.
Zenus Director of Marketing, Nick Borelli, leverages his background in experience design, event tech, and digital marketing to help event professionals reach their full potential.
His background includes decades of contributions to live and digital communication helping to facilitate his mission: bringing the world together through intentionally designed experiences. To further this mission, he has presented on a wide range of topics internationally, volunteered with numerous industry associations and contributed to dozens of publications. He has also served as a board member for a decade with the meetings and events industry non-profit, The SEARCH Foundation.
Nick has been named a Changemaker by MeetingsNet, awarded International Volunteer of the Year by International Live Events Association and has won numerous marketing awards. He has served as an advisor for associations, conferences, technology companies and event suppliers. Nick is the instructor of the Enhancing Events with AI course with the PCMA Institute
With 20 years in corporate apparel design, Olivia Neal Howell built her reputation mastering project management, human development, and innovative brand strategy. In 2019, she channeled that expertise into entrepreneurship, founding The Olivia Neal Experience, Inc. (T.O.N.E.). Part design studio, part production house, part talent agency, T.O.N.E. creates boundary-pushing cultural experiences at the intersection of arts, technology, live events, athletics, and community.
Patrick Barthe is a gaming and esports entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience spanning live events, gaming, technology, and digital communities. He has led commercial strategy and partnerships for global brands including Microsoft, Amazon, and The Pokémon Company, and currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Atomic Infotech. Patrick is also the founder of Viper Gaming, where he secured the first Pentagon-backed, centrally funded gaming and experiential program, and co-founder of College Tennis Online, helping pioneer digital platforms for competitive communities. Known for blending creativity with business strategy, Patrick brings a unique perspective on innovation, audience engagement, and industry impact.
