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ShowFest 2023
ShowFest 2023
ShowFest 2022 was a fantastic success!
Special thanks to the sponsors, attendees, speakers, exhibitors and entertainers for celebrating with us at our annual Event Innovators Conference.
We're already looking forward to ShowFest 2023!
Save the date: January 29-30, 2023
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Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel
Book your room for the 2023 conference
HERE!
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Don't delay! Special rate of $107 is good until the room block sells out.
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2022 Conference Schedule
2022 ShowFest Conference Schedule
2022 Speakers & Panelists
Steve Adelman
Steven A. Adelman is head of Adelman Law Group, PLLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, and Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance. His practice focuses on risk and safety at live events throughout North America.
Steven A. Adelman is head of Adelman Law Group, PLLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, and Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance. His practice focuses on risk and safety at live events throughout North America.
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Keli O’Neill Wenzel
President & CEO, O'Neill Events
President & CEO, O'Neill Events
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Teresa Stas
Teresa Stas is a national speaker, author, and CEO of Green Cactus, an event sponsorship and marketing agency based in Fresno, CA, and Portland, OR. She was named one of 2019’s “20 on the Rise Event Professionals” by Honeybook and RisingTideSociety.com.
Teresa Stas is a national speaker, author, and CEO of Green Cactus, an event sponsorship and marketing agency based in Fresno, CA, and Portland, OR. She was named one of 2019’s “20 on the Rise Event Professionals” by Honeybook and RisingTideSociety.com.
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Robert Krumbine
Robert is Chief Creative Officer & Senior VP of Events at Charlotte Center City Partners where he is responsible for the 24/7/365 animation & marketing. He also leads production for CLT New Year’s Eve & the award-winning Novant Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Robert is Chief Creative Officer & Senior VP of Events at Charlotte Center City Partners where he is responsible for the 24/7/365 animation & marketing. He also leads production for CLT New Year’s Eve & the award-winning Novant Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Liz Hynes
Owner, 57 Marketing
Liz has worked in the marketing and advertising industry for over 25 years. From sports marketing, to large scale concerts, to radio and TV, to launching brands, to digital and social media, she’s covered quite a bit!
Owner, 57 Marketing
Liz has worked in the marketing and advertising industry for over 25 years. From sports marketing, to large scale concerts, to radio and TV, to launching brands, to digital and social media, she’s covered quite a bit!
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Charlie Fuller
Information Communication Specialist
NC-ABC Commission
Neil Kumar
Eventeny
Eventeny
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Marlise Taylor
Director, Tourism Research at Visit NC a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
Director, Tourism Research at Visit NC a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
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Tom Harrison
NC Black Bear Festival
NC Black Bear Festival
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Theresa Mathis
Director-North Carolina Whirligig Festival
Julie Beck
President, Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce
Chairperson, North Carolina Pickle Festival
President, North Carolina Festival & Events
Board Member, SouthEast Festival & Events
World Traveler-50 states, 89 countries, 7 continents to be exact!
Stephanie Saintsing Naset
Stephanie is the Director of NCAF&E & the Director of the Barbecue Festival in Lexington, NC. Naset received a BA in Economics from ECU. She is currently a proud member of the Nido. R. Qubein School of Communication Dean's Advisory Council at HPU.
2022 Showcase Artists
Rivermist
Kameron Marlowe
Presented by: Romeo Entertainment
Mostley Crue
I-42 Band
Presented by: Stafford Entertainment
Groove Machine
Presented by: Imagine Music Group
Southside Saints
Presented by: BrioLIVE
New Local
presented by: BrioLIVE
Shot Thru the Heart
Presented by: Imagine Music Group
Ryan Perry
Presented by: BrioLIVE
Robert Westcott
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ShowFest Fun!
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Thanks to our 2022 ShowFest Sponsors
2022 Excellence Award Winners!
2022 Winners
2018-2020 Excellence Awards Winners!
2020 Excellence Award Winners
2019 Excellence Award Winners
2018 Excellence Award Winners
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