This webinar took place on April 23, 2025
Location, location, location. Choosing the right venue is crucial to the success of any event. From large-scale trade shows to smaller conferences, understanding the key elements of site selection will ensure a seamless experience for all attendees. In this webinar, industry professionals will share their expertise on effectively sourcing the location of your next gathering.
Panelists will cover:
- Top factors to consider when selecting a venue, including location, accessibility, capacity and amenities
- The role of local culture, attractions and accommodations in enhancing attendee experience
- Tools and technologies that streamline venue research and site selection
- Strategies for negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
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Earns 1 Hour of CMP Credit
SPEAKERS
Enrique Juarez
Sales and Marketing Executive
Prestige
Enrique Juarez is a sales and marketing executive with deep expertise in event strategy, global sourcing and client relationship management. He is passionate about helping companies grow through impactful meetings and events. When he’s not fueling business success, you can find him on the trails exploring the great outdoors, sharing his offroad and overlanding adventures on @rollin_dirty_offroad.
Kim Paine
Vice President
Site Selection Services
Kim Paine serves as the vice president of Site Selection Services, a company she cofounded with her husband 22 years ago after leaving the hotel sales industry. She leads a small, high-performing team of meeting brokers and is known for her strategic
contract negotiations that prioritize client success while fostering win-win outcomes for hotels. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., Paine is a passionate advocate for fair and honest business negotiations. Outside of work, she’s a fitness enthusiast and
self-taught photographer who loves capturing everyday adventures with her husband, two teenage daughters and pooches.
MODERATOR
Lizzie Wilcox
Associate Editor
Northstar Meetings Group
Lizzie is the associate editor of Northstar Meetings Group. She earned her B.S. in Media Management and B.A. in French from the University of Miami. She joined NMG in 2021 after three years at Coral Gables Magazine.
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