Episode List
AI in AV Is Becoming Show-Critical Infrastructure
AI in event technology is often discussed as if it lives somewhere near marketing copy, registration workflows, chatbots, or content
AI Note-Takers Have Entered Virtual Events. Now the Business Model Has to Catch Up.
AI Agents Do Not Replace Management. They Expose Whether It Exists.
The next phase of AI is not one chatbot sitting quietly in the corner, waiting for someone to ask it
AI Adoption Has a Human Capacity Problem
AI adoption is not simply a technology shift, and it is definitely not just a productivity conversation, it’s a human
AI Bias Did Not Start With AI. It Started With Us.
I came across this story in Fortune, in their Future of Work section that was talking about AI generating identical
The Assumptions We Carry
In 2020, when I got serious about fitness, bodybuilding was nowhere on my radar, I was just showing up, day
The Psychological Implications of AI
AI agents are about to force a question most people are not prepared to answer: What do you actually want
A gap analysis on Freeman’s “Artificial Intelligence: The Basics” and the Current Reality of AI in Events
I opened my inbox to a very recent email from Freeman Company trying to dabble into AI because, why not?
Wellness for Show: Why We’re Overbuilding What Should Be Simple
At #fit4events™we keep it simple on purpose. Because this industry already runs on high pressure, long hours, and constant decision-making.
Writing With AI is Supposed to Be Harder
According to one of my favorite journalists, Katie Parrott, so much of AI writing happens in a black box. The
AI for Event Planners in 2026: From Experimentation to Operational Advantage
AI for Event Planners in 2026: From Experimentation to Operational Advantage The Complete Guide to Building Smarter, Faster, and More
AV Production Playbook: Run Flawless Live Events Without Chaos
Most AV Failures Aren’t Technical. They’re Structural. There is a persistent assumption in live event production that when something breaks,
AI in 2026: From Tools to Systems That Actually Do the Work
Most teams didn’t adopt AI. They layered it on top of broken work. AI showed up, and the reaction was
AI Agents Are Fast. The Real Bottleneck Is What Comes Next.
AI Agents Are Fast. The Real Bottleneck Is What Comes Next. For years, the promise of AI productivity sounded simple:
2025 Olympian Wellness Awards Winners Announced by Olympian Meeting™ and #Fit4Events™
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympian Meeting™ and #Fit4Events™ Announce the 2025 Olympian Wellness Award Winners Honoring the best of the best
10 AI Tools Every Event Pro Needs in 2026
10 AI Tools That Actually Matter If You’re an Event Pro, a Business Owner, and a Developer Most AI tool
Small Business AI Adoption in 2026: What the Federal Reserve Report Reveals About Where Businesses Are Investing
What the Federal Reserve’s Small Business Report Reveals About AI Adoption, Spending, and the Real Priorities of Business Leaders Every
AI Adoption Is Not the Same as AI Integration
AI Adoption Is Not the Same as AI Integration Many organizations say they want to “adopt AI.” What they often
AI Agents vs AI Systems: What Google’s 2026 AI Agent Trends Mean for Business Strategy
AI Agents Are Not the Real Story. AI Systems Are. Google recently released a report outlining five AI agent trends
AI’s Dirty Secret Isn’t the Data Center
AI’s Dirty Secret Isn’t the Data Center It’s Who Controls the Value. The conversation around AI infrastructure has drifted into
Is Agentic AI the Future of Event Planning?
Is Agentic AI the Future of Event Planning? The Evidence Says It Is Already Here The event industry has quietly
#Fit4Events™ + Olympian Meeting Wellness Awards – Nominations Open
The Future is Now: 7 Event Tech Trends Reshaping Our Industry in 2026
The Future is Now: 7 Event Tech Trends Reshaping Our Industry in 2026 The events industry is moving faster than
vMIX/Zoom From the Speaker’s Seat: How Production Choices Shape Virtual Talks
From the Speaker’s Seat: How Production Choices Shape Virtual Talks I’m writing this as someone who lives on both sides
The State of AI in Events and Small Business: A New Era of Agentic Automation
The Year the Tech Stopped Being Cute and Started Running the Show Anyone paying even glancing attention to AI lately
Six New AI Tools That Made An Impact in 2025
Six New AI Tools That Made An Impact in 2025 AI is moving at a pace that would make even
AI Collaboration for Events: Why 96% of Teams Aren’t Seeing Transformation
AI Is Making Event Teams Faster. But Faster Is Not the Point. Here’s what nobody wants to hear: AI is
AI, AV & Event Technology: What Shapes Real Event Experiences Right Now
AI, AV & Event Technology: What Shapes Real Event Experiences Right Now I spend most of my time inside venues,
From AI Ambition to Real Impact: Why Most Organizations Stall, and How to Fix It
Agentic AI implementation strategies: Why Most Organizations Stall, and How to Fix It Every business today claims they’re “in their
AI Is Growing Up: From Demos to Decisions
AI Is Growing Up: From Demos to Decisions Every week, AI redraws the map. What used to sound like science
Reinventing the Modern Event: Where Smart Tech Meets Human Touch
Reinventing the Modern Event: Where Smart Tech Meets Human Touch The event tech landscape isn’t just evolving—it’s mutating at the
The X-Factor Shift: From Vibes to Value — Why Experience in 2025 Demands AI-Led Design
The X-Factor Shift: From Vibes to Value — Why Experience in 2025 Demands AI-Led Design If you look closely at
What Is a Showcaller? The Unsung Hero of AV Production
If you’ve ever sat in a conference where every moment felt seamless — the video rolled exactly when it
The 2025 AV Production Industry Outlook
The 2025 AV Production Industry Outlook: Trends, Challenges, and What Event Pros Need to Know If you’re involved in event
Breaking Through the Gen AI Paradox
Breaking Through the Gen AI Paradox: Why AI Agents Are the Game-Changer Your Business Needs Nearly 80% of companies have
Navigating the Perils and Promises of AGI: A Look into Google DeepMind’s Safety Strategy
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn’t just a sci-fi concept anymore—it’s becoming a real possibility. AGI refers to systems with intelligence
Responsible AI in Event Production: Tips from the AV Frontlines
Responsible AI in Event Production: Tips from the AV Frontlines AI is changing how we plan and execute events—but not
Is Agentic AI the Future of Event Planning?
As someone who has spent over two decades in AV production and event strategy, I’ve seen technology evolve from analog
The Future of Events in 2025: Where AI Meets Human Connection
Future of Events 2025: AI-Enhanced Human Connections The events industry stands at a fascinating crossroads as we enter 2025. While
AI & Technology: Amplifying Human Connection
AI & Technology: Amplifying Human Connection As we look to 2025, technology and AI are fundamentally reshaping the meetings and
Announcing the #FIT4EVENTS Olympian Wellness Awards
Olympian Meeting, in collaboration with #Fit4Events, proudly announces the launch of the Olympian Wellness Awards, a groundbreaking initiative to celebrate
The Future is Now: How AI is Changing the Game in Tech, Work, and Life
In today’s blog post, we delve into an enlightening conversation with Massoud Alibakhsh, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and
Unpackng AI’s Impact on the Attendee Experience
By now we all know that AI is NOT a magic bullet; its value and accuracy hinge on the data
105: The Tinder for #eventprofs is not what you might think it is ft Merijn Van Buuren
With me on the air today I have Merijn van Buuren, founder of Event Mender, on a mission to make
104: Participation-rich meeting and event design ft Adrian Segar
With me on the air I’ve got a trailblazer in the meetings and events industry, Adrian Segar – the Founder
103: When people come together really great things can happen ft Anh Nguyen
Excited to have Anh Nguyen – head of customer success at twine, join me on the air and discuss in
102: Wellness and Fitness Tips from the Fittest #Eventprof ft David Stevens
During the last episode conversation we focus on all the #behindthescenes AV professionals and the benefits of mental and physical
101: Start the new year as a Fit Wholesome New You ft Jason Brown
Welcome to a brand new podcast season, a season that is focused on a much-needed topic: Mental and Physical Fitness.
100: Recap 2022: Where do we go from here? ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan, CMP, DES
45th episode this year and the 100th episode of the Events: demystified Podcast! So many things to say, so
99: Scale Up your biz by creating a powerful & profitable Live or Virtual Event ft Shay Wheat (Grace & Ease Productions)
My last WOWman featured guest during our current running season “Women Behind The Scenes in Events and Event Productions” is
98: What is teleprompting and how it can add value to your events ft Michelle Michelson (Prompster)
“Rehearsals are SO Important”, “Generational gaps in tech crews can be so toxic at times”, “Power struggles behind the scenes
97: The Unglamorous side of events ft Melva LaJoy Legrand (LaJoy Plans)
This week’s woman behind the scenes and in front of the scenes featured guest is someone I admire a lot,
96: Adapting to a post-Covid pre-recession event landscape ft Melissa Park
I know you’ve been expectantly waiting for a brand new episode to drop after the LONG break in November (because
