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SUMMARY:2026 February connectED: From Vision to Victory - Planning and Logistics for Large-Scale Global Events
DESCRIPTION:Large‑scale global events require more than great ideas—they demand the ability to translate vision into flawless execution. This session brings together seasoned experiential leaders to explore how strategic intent\, creative vision\, and operational logistics intersect in today’s most complex events. \nFeaturing perspectives from both CVB leadership and a global production partner\, this panel will explore how destinations\, planners\, and suppliers collaborate to plan and deliver complex\, high‑impact events at scale. Attendees will gain practical insight into navigating logistics\, aligning stakeholders\, and executing events that meet both creative and business objectives. \nThrough real‑world examples and agency‑side insight\, attendees will learn how successful global events are planned\, aligned with business objectives\, and executed under pressure. Designed for meeting planners at every stage of their career\, this conversation delivers practical takeaways for elevating events from concept to completion—without losing sight of engagement\, consistency\, or ROI. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nTranslate a bold event vision into a scalable\, executable plan\nNavigate complex logistics across destinations\, venues\, and partners\nAlign CVBs\, production teams\, and stakeholders around shared objectives\nAnticipate risk and build resilience into large‑scale programs\nMeasure success—engagement\, impact\, and ROI—at the global level\n\nWhy attend: \n\nHear practical strategies from destination and production leaders who deliver at scale\nGain actionable frameworks you can apply to your next large or citywide event\nBuild confidence partnering with CVBs and suppliers on high‑stakes programs\n\nSpeakers\n\nMat Ratner – Senior Director\, Sports & Entertainment Tourism\, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau\nTyson Lybbert – Chief Sales Officer\, Visit Salt Lake\nMichael Wohlitz – Senior Vice President\, Production & Special Events\, Freeman\nTod Plotkin – CEO\, Green Buzz Agency\nLauren Kramer\, CAE\, MTA\, CMP – Founder and CEO of Meeting Priorities (Moderator)\n\nAgenda\n\n1:00pm: Registration Desk Open/Check-in\n2:00 – 5:00pm: Education Program \n5:00 – 6:30pm: Reception 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2026-february-connected/
LOCATION:National Union Building\, 918 F St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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