#83: LIVE From NACE Experience: Big Ideas from Today's Event Industry Leaders

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 expertsThe future of AI, technology, and client experienceBuilding stronger teams and workplace cultureCreating more inclusive and memorable eventsBusiness 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 & Gather

Lyn Gleasure, CPCE, CMP, 2026 NACE National Treasurer/Secretary, Director of Business Development at Rock Events

John Chen, CEO of Engaging Meetings