AI and the Art of Connection: How Technology is Transforming Collaboration Across Events

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging concept—it’s an active force reshaping how business events are imagined, produced, and experienced. From data-driven planning and destination intelligence to production automation and personalized attendee journeys, AI is changing the game for every sector of our industry.

In this dynamic panel, three industry leaders will explore how AI is redefining collaboration across the event ecosystem. Tim Altbaum, CMP, CMM, CEO of Vario Productions, shares how event technology and production are evolving to create smarter, more immersive experiences. Michelle Orlando, DMCP, Founder + CEO of Elevoque, offers a DMC’s perspective on how AI is transforming destination storytelling, resource planning, and guest personalization. And Lexy Olisko, MBA, CMP, CEM, Senior Director, Meetings & Housing for the Association for Manufacturing Technology, brings the lens of a large association planner navigating compliance, scale, and member engagement in an AI-driven world.

Together, they’ll unpack how to harness AI to unlock creativity, operational efficiency, and attendee impact—while maintaining the trust, transparency, and security today’s audiences demand.