This webinar took place on June 11, 2025
In today’s world of experiential events, the where of your meeting is nearly as important as the why. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores how to design meetings and events that are deeply rooted in their destination — where every detail, from
the theme to the team-building activities, tells a local story.
We’ll dive into:
- Letting your destination drive the meeting’s theme
- Curating entertainment, gifts and more that reflect the local culture
- Collaborating with the chef to design meals with local flavor
- Offering locally inspired activities — from walking tours to museum scavenger hunts
Earns 1.0 hours of CMP credit
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SPEAKERS
Bonni Scepkowski
President & CSO
Stellar Meetings & Events
Bonni Scepkowski is a seasoned and innovative meeting and event planning professional with more than 30 years of experience designing and executing impactful programs in the life sciences and technology sectors. Since founding Stellar Meetings & Events in 2000, she has been at the forefront of strategic meeting planning, managing everything from educational and CME programs to sales meetings, surgical wet labs, client events, incentive trips and team-building programs. Her expertise lies in creating customized, high-impact solutions that align with client objectives while maintaining impeccable attention to detail and financial oversight.
Tracy Stuckrath
Founder
Thrive! Meetings & Events
As an event planner with food allergies, Tracy understands that allergies and food intolerances, religious and medically necessary dietary restrictions, and dietary lifestyle preferences can create obstacles for both planners and guests. She is passionate about helping planners design creative, safe and inclusive menus.
MODERATOR
Sarah J.F. Braley
Managing Editor
Northstar Meetings Group
Sally oversees content on Northstar’s meetings-related websites, as well as the print edition of Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, along with covering key beats. Sally joined M&C in 1994 as a senior editor, after spending eight years at
New Jersey Monthly magazine.
She holds a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Journalism (with minors in French, Greek and psychology) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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