Episode 84 - LIVE From NACE Experience: Conversations Shaping the Future of Events
Mind Your Wedding Business is back LIVE from NACE Experience 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the official podcast of NACE Experience! Kevin Dennis and Michelle Stansfield continue the conversation with speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders from this year's conference.
They go deep into content creation and AI to generational leadership, industry trends, and what today's couples are looking for; this episode dives into the conversations shaping the future of the events industry. Plus, hear from NACE leadership as they reflect on another incredible conference and what's ahead for the association!
Highlights:
Using AI to enhance creativity without losing the human touch
Creating content that builds trust and attracts clients
Leading and collaborating across multiple generations
What today's couples are looking for when choosing vendors
Insights from NACE leadership on the future of the events industry
Thanks for joining us live from NACE Experience 2026 in New Orleans, and we'll see you at the next Mind Your Wedding Business live event (maybe in Omaha)!
Connect with our Guests:
Michelle Stansfield, CPCE, 2026 NACE National Immediate Past President, Senior Account Manager at Terramar, A DMC Network Company
Chip Dizard, Lead Creative/Photographer at Chip Dizard Studios
Jill Vidal-Raines, CPCE, 2026 NACE National President, Owner of EB Inc. Event Rentals
Erin Dennis, Owner of Evergreen Hospitality Solutions
Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Catering and Events at Sugar Creek Country Club
Tom Chelednik, North America Executive Director of Vendor Engagement at The Knot & WeddingPro
Anne Harper, CAE, Deputy Executive Director at NACE
Lawrence Leonard, Executive Director at NACE
Renee Dalo, CPCC, Visibility & Confidence Coach, Keynote Speaker
Connect with Kevin:
