John MacMullen

John MacMullen is the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. The iconic 60-acre property offers 20,000 square feet of waterfront meeting space with two ballrooms and opportunities for outdoor events and team-building activities, receptions and pool parties.

Lauren Weatherly

Lauren Weatherly is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at global virtual events and meetings company PGi, dedicated to making online events and meetings simple to join and secure to use so people connect wherever they are. She is responsible for developing and leading a results-focused global marketing strategy to drive growth and build brand recognition for the company.

Vanessa Lovatt

Vanessa Lovatt is Chief Evangelist at Glisser, an award-winning tech platform powering unique company event experiences, anywhere. An experienced virtual event professional, she ensures that customers maximize their ROI from the Glisser platform.

Bob Marsh

Bob Marsh is the chief revenue officer at Bluewater, a design-forward technology company that helps craft moments that connect and inspire.

Rachel Wimberly

Rachel Wimberly is EVP of business development and M&A for Tarsus U.S. She also oversees TSNN and Corporate Event News.

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell is the founder and director of the Purple Patch Group, a business that started life as an event agency in London over ten years ago. Through years of live events experience on both sides of the fence, managing them and sitting in the front row, Paul and fellow director Holly then created the Presentation Experts. Through Purple Patch Group, they develop corporate events and conferences for brands and companies that are looking for a reliable but innovative event agency.
 

Connor Stewart

Connor Stewart is director of social media at mdg, the nation’s leading marketing and public relations agency specializing in audience acquisition for live and online events.

Emily Newton

Emily Newton is an experienced industrial journalist who regularly covers news and trends in manufacturing and related sectors. As Editor-in-Chief of media platform Revolutionized, she’s always exploring the impact technology has on different industries.

Gareth Parkin

Gareth Parkin, CEO and founder of GoPromotional, an online leader of marketing and promotional products in the UK. Gareth possesses keen insights in the world of marketing, branding, and sales through his own company’s growth from the ground up. He routinely shares ideas and input in both directions with GoPromotional’s client base as well, a wealth of industry knowledge.

John D’Adamo

John D’Adamo is head of U.S. sales at VenuIQ. Based in Florida, he boasts more than 10 years of experience within the events industry and has built long-standing relationships with some of the world’s most respected brands. His appointment and goal of establishing VenuIQ’s American entity mark a pivotal moment in the company’s development.

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MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.   
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