Welcome to the Events Demystified Podcast, hosted by Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP.
In this episode, we discuss the gap between expectations and reality at industry events with guest Emee Pumarega, CMP. Emee, a seasoned event planning professional and founder of EJP Events, shares her insights from over two decades of experience in designing inclusive and creative events. The conversation covers the common disconnects between what attendees expect and what they actually experience at events, as well as actionable strategies to bridge these gaps. Highlights include discussions on sustainability, inclusivity, and the importance of experiencing the host city. Emee also shares her unique perspective as an urban cycling advocate and offers tips on how event planners can create more meaningful and accessible experiences for all attendees.
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Emee Pumarega, CMP is a seasoned event planning professional with over two decades of experience. As Founder and CEO of EJP Events, she:
• Orchestrates gatherings from intimate and exclusive, to massive in scale
• Has broad and in-depth knowledge of corporate, nonprofit, and social event planning
• Leverages cutting-edge event technologies and social media marketing
• Holds expertise in venue sourcing and contract negotiation.
A Certified Meeting Professional since 2002, Emee’s background in science adds a unique analytical edge to her innovative, empathetic approach. Her commitment to inclusively planned, creatively styled events has earned her a reputation as a go-to expert in the Pacific NW and beyond.
🔍 Topics Covered:
- 00:00 Introduction to Expectations vs. Reality in Industry Events
- 02:12 Meet Our Expert Guest: Emee Pumarega
- 02:50 Emee’s Passion for Urban Cycling and Sustainability
- 03:40 Diving into the Industry Events Gap
- 04:12 The Brompton Bike: A Sustainable Travel Solution
- 06:58 Challenges and Logistics of Traveling with a Bike
- 13:00 The Disconnect Between Event Expectations and Reality
- 14:07 Top Three Disconnects in Industry Events
- 22:39 Addressing the Disconnects: Practical Solutions
- 28:35 The Multiplier Effect in Accessibility
- 29:19 Dietary Considerations in Event Planning
- 30:06 Personal Experiences and Event Planning Challenges
- 34:12 Strategies for Inclusive Event Planning
- 50:33 The Role of Technology in Event Planning
- 54:06 Conclusion and Future Vision for Events
Connect with our Guest here:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeep/
- Website: ejpevents.com
- @ejpevents most everywhere
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- Speaker website: https://ancaplatontrifan.me/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anca.platon.trifan
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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 woman-owned boutique event planning and production agency offering a comprehensive approach to event management and production, with a focus on enhancing the attendee experience with the #FIT4EVENTS framework for a holistic event cycle in order to create memorable events.
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