Date: August 15, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Venue: Park Hyatt, Toronto, Canada

Why attend
DiscoverNext?

At DiscoverNext, you will:

  • Grow your professional network.
  • Find out what's working for customers leveraging event tech.
  • Interact with the latest event technology products yourself.
  • Discover how an event mobile app improves the attendee experience.
  • Understand how AI is impacting the events industry.

Who is it for?

For event leaders, marketers & sales
Improve your conferences & trade shows through tips, takeaways and new tech.
For associations
Host more effective events for community building and professional development.
Event agency leadership
Support your clients’ event needs through various strategies and flexible event tech.
University leadership
Improve your student & recruiting events through specialized tech and strategies.

Speakers

Marvin Lopez
Executive Director, Tulare County Office of Education

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Kristian Buchanan Newman
Vice President, Partnerships & Advancement, National Urban League

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Francine Blume
Former AVP of Career Development at UMGC

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Colleen Neubauer
Events Manager, Cadence Design Systems

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Muhammad Younas
CEO of vFairs

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Joe Glionna
President Newcom Media Inc.

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Michael Burns
Chief Revenue Officer, vFairs

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Mariam Botros
CEO, Wounds Canada

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Nausheen Ahmad
Senior Manager, Events & Partnerships PETAL

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Laura Nelson
Regional Director of Marketing
Rothkoff Law Group

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Agenda

Agenda

15 August, 2024 08:45 am

Breakfast, Check-in and Networking

15 August, 2024 09:30 am

Opening Remarks and Welcome Address

Topic: The Future of Event Hosting: A Year in Review and Forward


Description: Join Muhammad Younas as he opens the conference with a comprehensive look at the past year's achievements and a preview of the upcoming features and strategic goals for vFairs. This session will also cover the latest enhancements and functionalities expected to transform the landscape of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.

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Muhammad Younas
CEO vFairs

15 August, 2024 10:00 am

Customer Case Studies

TopicTransforming Events: Success Stories with vFairs


Description: Hear an exciting story from a tech company that catered to thousands of attendees and ran a successful event. They'll walk you through how they set up their event tech and share their top tricks for engagement.

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Laura Nelson
Rothkoff Law Group

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Marvin López
TCOE

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Kristian Buchanan Newman
National Urban League

15 August, 2024 10:30 am

Ice-Breaking Session: Agree to Disagree

Topic: Debating the Future of Event Technology 


Description: Cap off your learning experience with a dynamic and interactive debate session. Utilize industrial insights and your personal experiences to argue for or against a given topic.

15 August, 2024 11:00 am

Refreshment Break / Networking

15 August, 2024 11:15 am

Fireside chat with Event Professionals

Hear event experts share their best practices on how they ran events and what role event tech played. The audience will have chance to ask questions around what worked, what didn't, and seek practical advice.

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Francine Blume
University of Maryland Global Campus

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Mariam Botros
Wounds Canada

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Joe Glionna
Newcom Media Inc.

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Nausheen Ahmad
PETAL

15 August, 2024 11:45 am

Knowledge Seminar

Topic: Latest Trends in Event Technology

Description: This seminar will explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of event engagement. Discover how AI, mobile solutions, badge printing and sophisticated registration techniques are being used to enhance attendee experiences.

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Michael Burns
vFairs

15 August, 2024 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

15 August, 2024 01:30 pm

Customer Story on Event Tech

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Colleen Neubauer
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

15 August, 2024 01:50 pm

Event Tech Lab

Topic: Hands-on with vFairs Technology


Description: Transition from theory to practice in this interactive session where you can get hands-on experience with the latest vFairs technologies. Explore AI tools, mobile app features, efficient badge printing solutions, and innovative event registration pages. This practical engagement will equip you with firsthand understanding of how these technologies can be implemented to transform your events.

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Omer Javed
vFairs

15 August, 2024 02:45 pm

Closing Statements and Final Networking

Topic: Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways and Future Collaborations
Description: Final insights and remarks from our CEO, focusing on key takeaways and future collaboration opportunities within the industry.


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Muhammad Younas
CEO vFairs

15 August, 2024 02:55 pm

Mingling and Goodbyes

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What’s included:
  • All-day access to speaker sessions
  • Hand-ons learning through knowledge sessions
  • Network with local and international event experts 
  • Access to partner vendor tables
  • Catered lunch & refreshments
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FAQs

DiscoverNext is vFairs’ annual user conference dedicated to unveiling the latest trends and tactics to host a memorable event. The event is ideal for event planners and marketing professionals.
Yes, early bird pricing will be offered up to July 1, 2024, costing $299; general admission costs $499.
The event venue is Park Hyatt, you can make a reservation there or choose any nearby hotel. Please take a look at the accommodation recommendations here.