GatherGeeks by BizBash: The Event Industry Podcast

Welcome to GatherGeeks, the event industry podcast, where people passionate about the power of live experiences and events come together. Join host David Adler as he discusses the latest news and trends affecting event marketers, meeting strategists, nonprofit organizers, and everyone in between. This podcast by BizBash is the destination for information, innovation, and inspiration for anyone involved in planning events and meetings, from conferences, trade shows, and fund-raising galas to product launches, festivals, award shows, weddings, and birthdays.

Special Edition: Walk the Floor of BizBash Live: Florida

Feb 28, 2020

Welcome to this special edition of GatherGeeks: Walk the Floor—the podcast version of the premier trade show for event pros. Find out what’s new, what’s cool, and what you missed from the comfort of your car or at the gym. Take the journey with David Adler, chairman and founder of BizBash, the community of more...

Live From the Times Center: What Works In Conferences Today (Episode 185)

Feb 24, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Candace Montgomery, Shital Patel, Ladan Wise

In this special live episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik sit down with Ladan Wise of TED, Candace Montgomery of Essence, and Shital Patel of NationSwell for an engaging...

Why Events Should Be a Form of Performance Art (Episode 184)

Feb 17, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Marc Friedland

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Marc Friedland, the owner of Marc Friedland Couture Communications in Los Angeles. He reflects on 33 years in business, sharing how his career has...

Out-of-the-Box Conference Ideas From the Canadian West (Episode 183)

Feb 11, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guests: Brent Taylor and Arlene Schilke, Timewise Event Management and Go West

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Brent Taylor and Arlene Schilke, presidents of Timewise Event Management and executive...

An Industry Pioneer Reflects on a Life in Events (Episode 182)

Feb 3, 2020

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik
Guest: Joe Goldblatt

In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik hear from Joe Goldblatt, a veteran event educator who is often credited as one of the pioneers of the modern-day industry. Goldblatt discusses his long career...