Chief Ruckusmaker
DAHLIA+Agency
Dahlia El Gazzar brings an energetic approach to event technology and experience design. With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events industry, she has worked both as a professional planner and association collaborator.
Known as a go-to source for virtual and hybrid events, event technology trends and professional branding expertise, Dahlia is recognized for her forward-thinking approach and practical industry insight.
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Learn from three women at different stages of their careers as they share how they overcome challenges and grow as impactful leaders. Learn from a balancer who manages personal and professional demands while leading with empathy and adaptability; a visionary who fosters growth through change and creative thinking, who guides teams and stays grounded while driving transformation; and a pioneer who demonstrates enduring strength and lifelong leadership, who overcomes obstacles, adapts across decades and mentors the next generation.
Sponsored by Cvent
Learning outcomes:
Identify and apply strategies for balancing personal and professional responsibilities
Explore methods for fostering growth and transformation in teams
Recognize the qualities of enduring leadership, including resilience and adaptability

Learn relationship-selling tactics that build trust instead of triggering spam filters. Real buyers share what works and what makes them block you forever.
Learning outcomes:
Master relationship-based selling techniques
Avoid common cold-email mistakes
Build authentic buyer relationships
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 3: Destination Promotion, 0.50 credits

An interview with the Cvent, President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing and ExpoPlatform. Expect real talk on the future of event tech, what’s working, what’s hype and what’s next for digital engagement.
Learning outcomes:
Gain unfiltered insights from industry leaders
Discover trends shaping event technology
Learn how top brands are adapting to change
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.5 credits
* CSEP Approved

Watch AI schedules and reminder bots being built live. Explore tools for focus, memory and executive function in the digital age.
Learning outcomes:
Build AI-powered scheduling systems
Create automated reminder workflows
Improve digital focus techniques
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.50 credits
* CSEP Approved

Submit your tech pain points and watch as experts prescribe real solutions.
Learning outcomes:
Solve specific tech challenges
Learn from others' pain points
Get expert recommendations
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.50 credits

Tired of events that feel like webinars with better lighting? “Vibe eventing” is an antidote to boring formats, beige metrics and attendee burnout. Discover the seven anti-vanilla commandments that transform events from content dumps into energy transfers. Learn how to spark visible engagement, orchestrate emotional arcs and make your audience the star.
Learning outcomes:
Identify and apply the seven vibe eventing commandments
Design experiences that spark visible attendee engagement
Replace boring metrics with memorable moments
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 3: Destination Promotion, 0.50 credits
* CSEP Approved

Three productivity apps battle for supremacy. Watch live demos, then vote for your champion using real-time polling.
Learning outcomes:
Discover productivity-boosting apps
Evaluate tools through live comparison
Choose the right app for your workflow
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.5 credits

Discover the practice of human design with Dahlia, a fascinating approach that blends ancient wisdom and modern insights. It’s designed to help you better understand how you make decisions, what drives you and what makes you unique.
Learning outcomes:
Explore new ways to approach the world around you
Practice interaction from a different viewpoint
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.50 credits

Rapid reflections, a crowd selfie and a silent disco goodbye.
Learning outcomes:
Reflect on key learnings
Build lasting community connections
Leave energized and inspired