THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023
8:30AM - 10AM
Breakfast & Trade Show
Keynote Speaker 10AM - 11AM
Event Industry Panel Discussion 11AM - 12PM
Trade Show / Reception / Book Signing 12PM - 1PM
Awards Luncheon / Performances 1PM - 2:30PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
After Party
400 SE 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33131
REGENCY MIAMI
HYATT
Dear Fellow Event Industry Professionals,
On behalf of the Greater Miami Festivals & Events Association (GMFEA), it is my utmost pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you attending our 10th Conference & Exhibition, DECADEnce! This year, as we celebrate our past, we eagerly embrace the future by presenting ways of incorporating AI to enhance the success of your events. The rapid advancement of AI in all aspects of life has sparked our excitement and curiosity about its potential impact on the event and festival industry.
It has been an incredible journey since the inception of the Greater Miami Festivals & Events Association 38 years ago. GMFEA’s original mission to transform Greater Miami into a cultural tourist destination, rich with multicultural events and celebrations, has been instrumental in championing our community's cultural diversity. Today, Greater Miami stands tall as an exciting and highly sought-after tourist destination, boasting a vibrant cultural arts and food scene. Your events and festivals play a pivotal role in creating memorable and fulfilling experiences for visitors, and we are incredibly fortunate to have access to top-tier resources to ensure your success. South Florida's event industry is truly world-class, and our collective learning and growth opportunities will only serve to strengthen our community further. Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to the growth of our remarkable industry.
I would like to express our deep gratitude to our Executive Director, Amanda MacMaster, and our Conference Producer, Debbie Magenheimer, for their tireless efforts throughout the year to make this conference a DECADEnt delight! I would also like to extend my thanks to the dedicated members of the GMFEA Board of Directors and our outstanding Conference Committee. These individuals generously volunteer their time and contribute their exceptional skills to produce this extraordinary day of education, inspiration, and networking.
On behalf of the GMFEA Board of Directors, our Executive Director, Amanda MacMaster, and the entire staff, I want to extend our sincerest thanks to each and every one of you for supporting "DECADEnce!" We look forward to the opportunity to continue providing years of successful conferences and unwavering support to all our members and your exciting festivals and events.
Last but certainly not least, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors. Their ongoing dedication and support enable us to create extraordinary value for our members and deliver exceptional events.
Once again, welcome to DECADEnce! Let's embark on this journey together, exploring new horizons and embracing the power of AI to shape the future of our industry.
Warmest regards,
Lanie Shapiro, President Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LANIE SHAPIRO
President
Touchpoll South Florida
Retta Logan
Vice President
A3 Visuals
Briana Dimascio Beventi Consulting
David Fernandez City of Hialeah
Mayte Jacome
Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation
Lynn Matos
Miami Lakes Town Foundation
Jenna Noordhoek
Deering Estate
Jane Rooney
J International Management
Corey Lewis
Secretary/Treasurer
Miami Book Fair
Roberta DiPietro
DiPietro and Associates
Barbara Goicoechea
ACT Productions
Ivan Marin
Complete Ticket Solutions
Thomas Mitchell
Reflections Productions
Andrea Ramos
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
Monty Trainer
Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association
Pati Vargas
Pati Vargas Entertainment
Keynote
DR.GLEBTSIPURSKY CEO,SPEAKER&AUTHOR
THE NEXT DECADE OF EVENTS: LEVERAGING AI FOR SUCCESS
In this captivating and insightful presentation, you as a festival and event organizer will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to harness the power of generative AI and transform it into a competitive advantage for your event. By utilizing AI-powered tools and solutions, event organizers can streamline various aspects of event planning, from marketing and attendee engagement to sponsorships and revenue generation, ultimately driving productivity and success.
DR. GLEB TSIPURSKY BIO
Dr. Gleb was lauded as “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders make the best decisions in the future of work. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb authored seven books in total, including his newest book, an instant best-seller, ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation (Intentional Insights, 2021). That book helps guide professionals to use generative AI as a tool to create effective content for their business goals. His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interviews in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, USA Today, CBS News, Fox News, Time, Business Insider, Fortune, The New York Times, and elsewhere. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and other languages. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting, coaching, and speaking and training for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State. A proud Ukrainian American, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus, Ohio.
EVENT INDUSTRY PANEL FUELING EVENT GROWTH THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES
Our panel will generously share their insider knowledge, offering invaluable insights on how to tap into hidden opportunities and transform your events. Join us to harness the collective wisdom of these top players and propel your event’s success to new heights.
JOHN COPELAND DIRECTOR, ARTS & CULTURE TOURISM AT GMCVB
Previous work has included service with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts, Youth Orchestra of Palm each County, and
the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. John has also worked in public education as Director of Bands at Fort Valley Middle School in Ft Valley, GA He is a graduate of Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. With a strong personal interest in serving the community, John volunteers as a Board Member for the Florida Cultural Alliance, Miami Music Project, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Arts & Business Council of Miami.
Previous work has included service with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts, Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.
John has also worked in public education as Director of Bands at Fort Valley Middle School in Ft. Valley, GA. He is a graduate of Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
With a strong personal interest in serving the community, John volunteers as a Board Member for the Florida Cultural Alliance, Miami Music Project, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Arts & Business Council of Miami.
STEVEN ENCINOSA DIRECTOR OF SALES, MARKETING AND EVENTS AT HYATT REGENCY MIAMI
Steven, a graduate of FIU, embarked on his Hyatt journey in 2006 at Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort and Spa, starting in the front office. Transitioning to Sales in 2007, he excelled as the Senior Sales Manager until 2013. Steven then took on the role of pre-opening and opening Director of Sales at Thompson Miami Beach (now The Confidante). In 2016, he joined SLS Brickell, and most recently, he returned to Conrad Miami as the Director of Sales and Marketing. In February 2022, Steven assumed the position of Director of Sales and Events at Hyatt Regency Miami. Throughout his career, Steven has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt sales and marketing strategies to align with the goals of each brand he represents.
GEORGE NEARY EVENT INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER
George Neary is a prominent leader in the Miami events industry, dedicating his entire career to the field. As a former Board Member of the Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association, he has played a key role in shaping the industry. George has organized eight successful Art Deco Weekend festivals as the Executive Director of the Miami Design Preservation League, and he has also been involved in seven Miami Beach Festival of the Arts events. He is a founding member of the South Beach Jazz Festival and currently serves on its Board of Directors. George's expertise in the field led him to serve as the Associate VP of Cultural Tourism for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
EVENT INDUSTRY PANEL CONTINUED
LADY OF HARP ladyofharp.com crystal@ladyofharp.com FLUTIST groveflutist@gmail.com ROBOCARS jinternationalmanagement.com jane@jinternationalmanagement.com THE STROLLING PIANO & DJ jinternationalmanagement.com jane@jinternationalmanagement.com KARDENNI jinternationalmanagement.com jane@jinternationalmanagement.com BUTTERFLY stepflix.com lili@stepflix.com CANDY GIRL stepflix.com lili@stepflix.com PERFORMERS
MIRROR MAN ON STILTS stepflix.com lili@stepflix.com
LAURA GOODSTONE BAND timcharron.com
timmcharron@aol.com
DJ MYKEL silentrevolutionevents.com
silentrevolutionmia@gmail.com
DJ NIKKI B silentrevolutionevents.com
silentrevolutionmia@gmail.com
DJ DAVI silentrevolutionevents.com
silentrevolutionmia@gmail.com
DAVE DAMAGE, VIOLINIST
silentrevolutionevents.com
silentrevolutionmia@gmail.com
PERFORMERS
FLAMENKITO DEL CARIBE carvajalandy@outlook.com
EXHIBITORS A3 VISUAL A3visual.com retta@a3visual.com BLOOMS SOCIAL bloomssocial.com info@bloomssocial.com COMPLETE TICKET SOLUTIONS completeticketsolutions.com ivan@completeticketsolutions.com CORAL GABLES WOMAN'S CLUB coralgableswomansclub.org sgloriagalburns@aol.com CROWD MANAGEMENT TRAINING eventmanagersllc@gmail.com EPIC FLORAL DESIGN epicfloraldesign.com clara@epicfloraldesign.com EVENTHUB eventhub.net jamien@eventhub.net EVENT OPTIONS
FAST GUARD SERVICE
FEARLESS FLORES THRILL SHOW
FUNCLICK PHOTO BOOTH AND AI funclickusa.com
EXHIBITORS
fastguardservice.com jeffery@fastguardservice.com
ffthrill@aol.com
ffthrill.com
jarbas@funclickusa.com
EXHIBITORS GET THE COOK BY MEAT N’ BONE getthecook.com info@getthecook.com GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MiamiAndMiamiBeach.com john@gmcvb.com HERC RENTALS INC hercrentals.com jeffrey.muller@hercrentals.com J INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT jinternationalmanagement.com jane@jinternationalmanagement.com LASERNET & LITE UP AMERICA lasernet.com christine@lasernet305.com LIGHT FX PROS lightfxpros.com ernie@lightfxpros.com MIAMI DADE COLLEGE HIALEAH mdc.edu/hialeah jbrid@mdc.edu
EXHIBITORS MIAMI'S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS communitynewspapers.com gloria@cnews.net NATIONAL EVENT SERVICES rentnational.com mshimada@rentnational.com PARADOX MUSEUM MIAMI paradoxmuseum.com miamismm@paradoxmuseum.com
PARTY
EXHIBITORS
HOST HELPERS
DREAMS ENTERTAINMENT & PRODUCTION SERVICES rdeps.com evan@rdeps.com REFLECTIONS PRODUCTIONS INC reflectionsproductions.com operations@reflectionsproductions.com
WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
REVOLUTION silentrevolutionevents.com
FAMILY
partyhosthelpers.com eric@partyhosthelpers.com REBEKAH'S
SEI
seiwirelesssolutions.com sebastian.mallens@sei-comm.com SILENT
silentrevolutionmia@gmail.com SPECTRUM
spectrumfamily.org josefina@spectrumfamily.org
EXHIBITORS Website Phone Contact Email Website Phone Contact Email STEPFLIX ENTERTAINMENT stepflixentertainment.com info@stepflix.com TOUCHPOLL SOUTH FLORIDA touchpollsofla.com lanie@touchpollsofla.com
vivian@ascendanceevents.com
ACT PRODUCTIONS
actproductions.com
barbara@actproductions.com
carymartinezhr@hotmail.com
ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
arshtcenter.org
kengelhardt@arshtcenter.org
ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI
artsbizmiami.org
renee@artsbizmiami.org
BEVENTI CONSULTING
beventiconsulting.com
beventi@outlook.com
BOBBY RODRIGUEZ PRODUCTIONS
ren-fest.com
br@ren-fest.com
jackie@ren-fest.com
jai@ren-fest.com
kelly@ren-fest.com
chris@ren-fest.com
ATTENDEES A S C E N D A N C E
- Sustainable Events greenyourevent.com
ATTENDEES Website Phone Contact Email Website Phone Contact Email CHARRON AGENCY CharronAgency.com timmcharron@aol.com CI MANAGEMENT tod@ci-mgt.com jennifer@ci-mgt.com CITY OF BOCA RATON myboca.us adinorscio@myboca.us rmahler@myboca.us
ATTENDEES
CITY OF COCONUT CREEK
coconutcreek.net
lmoleiro@coconutcreek.net
bleon@coconutcreek.net
CITY OF CORAL GABLES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
coralgables.com
cvester@coralgables.com
vpinon@coralgables.com
CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS
coralsprings.gov
dhamilton@coralsprings.gov
cparkinson@coralsprings.gov
bxbrader@coralsprings.gov
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI northmiamifl.gov
arletteblake@me.com
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH citynmb.com
jason.hope@citynmb.com
darva.pierrelouis@citynmb.com
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH LIBRARY nmblib.com
edenia.hernandez@citynmb.com
erika.arbulu@citynmb.com
wilponfaith7@gmail.com
COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL cgaf.com
camille@cgaf.com
DIPIETRO & ASSOCIATES
rdipietro@bellsouth.net
ATTENDEES
FIU - CHAPLIN SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
hospitality.fiu.edu
dhawans@fiu.edu
yusosa@fiu.edu
gtorr120@fiu.edu
FIU OFFICE OF THE VICE PROVOST, BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
fiu.edu
aaramos@fiu.edu
GLOBAL PRODUCTION SOURCE
GPSource.net
thomas@gpsource.net
DIRECTOR OF MIKE SIPE ENTERTAINMENT
raym@themikesipe.com
GREATER MIAMI FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION gmfea.org
amanda@festivalsmiami.com
debbie@festivalsmiami.com
GREATER NORTH MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.northmiamichamber.org
ATTENDEES
ATTENDEES Website Phone Contact Email Website Phone Contact Email HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK virginiakeybeachpark.net kokpala-c@miamigov.com HISTORYMIAMI MUSEUM historymiami.org vcontreras@historymiami.org
