About this episode

This episode features live conversations with industry leaders at NACE Experience 2026, discussing leadership, technology, and the future of the events industry.

Mind Your Wedding Business is LIVE at NACE Experience 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the official podcast of NACE Experience! Kevin Dennis and Michelle Stansfield are bringing you conversations with speakers and industry leaders from this year's conference. Your favorite past presidents are here to talk leadership, company culture, technology, hospitality, and the future of the events industry. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas shaping today's event professionals! Highlights: Leadership insights from event industry experts The future of AI, technology, and client experience Building stronger teams and workplace culture Creating more inclusive and memorable events Business growth, innovation, and industry trends And stay tuned... part two is coming soon! Connect with our Guests: Michelle Stansfield , CPCE, 2026 NACE National Immediate Past President, Senior Account Manager at Terramar, A DMC Network Company Vernetta Kosalka , Assistant Professor of Practice at University of Nebraska Lincoln , Owner of VK Events + Florals + Planning Micah Logan , CSO at The Logan Companies Dana Kadwell , CPCE, 2026 NACE National President-Elect, Owner/CEO of Hustle &amp…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Dennis

Guests: Michelle Stansfield, Vernetta Kosalka, Micah Logan, Dana Kadwell, Lyn Gleasure, John Chen, Margaux Fraise, Ariana Adolph

Topics covered

• leadership
• technology
• event industry
• company culture
• business growth
• innovation
• inclusive events

Keywords

• NACE Experience
• event professionals
• leadership insights
• AI technology
• workplace culture
• business innovation
• inclusive events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NACE

Places: New Orleans, Louisiana

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