CEO
AOO Events, Inc.
David Merrell is Founder, CEO and Creative Director of AOO Events, the award-winning event design and production agency he established in 1989. With nearly four decades of experience, David is recognized for bringing together innovative design, experiential strategy and production expertise to create memorable live experiences.
His work spans corporate events, incentive programs, awards ceremonies and fundraising events, ranging from destination experiences to large-scale productions for leading organizations and brands. A respected industry leader and educator, David continues to influence the evolution of event design while exploring new possibilities for live experiences.
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In a post-COVID world, new rules apply for the live event industry. Trends in event design are no longer a one-size-fits-all model. Events are influenced by what's happening around us, and because life is different for each of us, memorable celebrations can look different too. As event professionals, it's our job to design unparalleled experiences for our clients. Successful events can be defined in many ways. Gain new tools, insights and inspiration to stay ahead of the competition.
Learning outcomes:
Understand what is driving the needs of corporate event attendees
Explore methods to tap into the authentic guest experience
Reinforce your messaging through effective event desig
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain H: Event Design,0.75 credirs
* CSEP Approved