163: eVENT About It: LIVE from IMEX ’24

LIVE from the IMEX America trade-show!

Join co-hosts Anca Trifan and Megan Martin on the Events Demystified Podcast recorded LIVE at IMEX in Las Vegas, as they explore the complexities and challenges of events. Learn about the impact of AI and how the podcast empowers women in a male-dominated industry, while offering key takeaways and contingency planning advice. With guest appearances and anecdotes from the audience, this episode unpacks the trials and tribulations faced by event professionals.

We’ll be diving into some of the craziest and most challenging event tales, including:

✨ Crazy Event Stories: Power Outages and More
✨ Megan’s Nightmare Event Experience
✨ Audience Stories and Lessons Learned

💬 If you’d like to share your story with us (anonymously or not), please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/dUMKifGHP1ErhzW28


Photos Credit: Light Forge Studios


HOST BIO

Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP –  Founder and CEO of Tree-Fan Events LLC and the visionary behind Fit Mindful Mavens, brings a potent mix of event production savvy, fitness enthusiasm, and transformative innovation to the table. She’s a certified meeting professional, digital event strategist, and Delos-Certified Wellness Meetings and Events Planner with over two decades in event planning and production. Anca is not just any planner, she’s a leader recognized as one of 2023’s Smart Meetings Catalyst Quantum Leap Award winners, 2023’s Entrepreneur Award winner of Smart Women in Meetings, and 2022’s #WomenToWatch. Adding to this glittering list, she’s also a nominee for The Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2023 by Eventex. Marrying her technical finesse with AI’s latest and greatest, Anca crafts extraordinary events that break the mold. A fervent advocate for women in tech and production, as well as a wellness advocate through Fit Mindful Mavens, Anca is a regular on stages nationwide, exemplifying how event production, tech, and a balanced life can create a seismic shift in both industries and individual lives.

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CO-HOST BIO

Megan Martin, CMP, DES, MPA is an expert at one thing, connecting humans. With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she specializes in using community and event design to assist organizations in advancing their business objectives by focusing on human-to-human connections. She is an award-winning speaker and innovative thinker most recently winning a PCMA Visionary Award. She is a former affiliate faculty member at MSU Denver, a certified meeting professional and a digital event strategist. She is an event strategist and community builder with advanced training and extensive experience in strategic management, engagement strategy, event development and planning, virtual and hybrid events, educational programs, and association management. Exceptional leader, relationship-builder and project manager who is creative, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.

Connect with your Co-Host at the links below:


Over the past five years, we’ve poured our hearts into the “Events Demystified” Podcast, exploring the intersections of audio-visual technology, AI innovations, and the crucial role of mental and physical wellness in event production. We’ve also shined a light on the talented women working behind the scenes in AV. As we plan to deepen our impact and reach more listeners like you, we need your help to achieve this:

  1. Listen: Tune into any Events Demystified episode on Spotify.
  2. Follow: Hit the follow button on Spotify to keep up with our latest episodes and updates.
  3. Review/Rate: Give us a 5 star rating on Spotify.
  4. Share: Pass your favorite episode along to two friends who love crafting unforgettable events.
  5. Win: By following these steps, you’ll be entered to win a $50 AMEX gift card!

This initiative isn’t just about growth; it’s about enriching our community with diverse insights and pioneering discussions that resonate across the event industry.

Join us, share your voice, and let’s demystify event experiences together!


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Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music.


“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, a leading boutique event planning and production agency, woman-owned and operated offering a comprehensive approach to event management and production, integrating cutting-edge technology, AI tools, analytics, and a laser focus on enhancing attendee experiences for a holistic event cycle in order to create memorable virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.


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About Events Demystified Podcast


As a seasoned event professional, podcast host, and AI strategist, Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP champions women behind the scenes in AV, event production, and technology. She advocates for becoming #FIT4EVENTS—mentally, physically, and emotionally—as well as for diversity in AV and the integration of AI in events. Through this podcast, she goes behind the curtain to bring the magic of event production and technology to the forefront, demystifying AV, AI tools, and event technology for in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.


This podcast is sponsored by Tree-Fan Events LLC—a woman-owned event production agency integrating AV, AI, technology, and data-driven strategies to make every event a seamless and engaging experience.

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