Hey friends, join me on this special Year in Review episode of the ⁠Events Demystified Podcast ⁠as we revisit the impactful conversations we've had in 2024, from exploring AI-driven innovation in event management and technology to sharing memorable stories from the frontline, a year filled with growth, challenges, and new directions.

Key takeaways include maximizing event production on a budget, personal branding in the event industry, AI's role in event engagement and ROI, and how to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving event technology landscape. Tune in for inspiring insights and reflections on the year that was, and a look ahead to the promising developments in 2025.

🔍 Topics Explored:

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 02:41 Personal and Professional Highlights of 2024
• 09:23 Season 8: The Evolution of AI in Events
• 18:16 Season 9: #eVENTaboutIT Series with Megan Martin
• 25:53 Season 10: Beyond AI
• 28:04 Looking Ahead to 2025
• 29:19 Conclusion and Farewell

HOST BIO

Anca Platon Trifan is the Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Event Technology & AI at M&IW, Founder of Tree-Fan Events LLC and the visionary behind #FIT4EVENTS Fit Mindful Mavens. Anca brings a potent mix of event production savvy, fitness enthusiasm, and transformative innovation to the table. With over two decades in event production, she’s not just any leader—she’s been recognized as one of 2023’s Smart Meetings Catalyst Quantum Leap Award winners, 2023’s Entrepreneur Award winner of Smart Women in Meetings, and 2022’s #WomenToWatch.

Adding to this glittering list, she’s also a nominee for The Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2023 by Eventex. Marrying her technical finesse with AI’s latest and greatest, Anca crafts extraordinary events that break the mold. A fervent advocate for women in tech and production, as well as a wellness advocate, Anca is a regular on stages nationwide, exemplifying how event production, tech, and a balanced life can create a seismic shift in both industries and individual lives.

Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below:

• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/⁠
• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/⁠
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.mindful.maven/

⁠⁠Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music.

“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, a leading woman-owned boutique event planning and production agency offering a comprehensive approach to event management and production, with a focus on enhancing the attendee experience with the #FIT4EVENTS framework for a holistic event cycle in order to create memorable events.