This week’s spotlight of recipients in the IAVM Foundation’s inaugural class of 30|UNDER|30 are asked, “What do you look to take away from VenueConnect?”
Whitney Bishop
Marketing Manager
SMG – Richmond Coliseum, Carpenter Theatre, Altria Theater
Richmond, Virginia
“I would be a first-time attendee. I haven’t been in a position to go previously because I’ve been overseas. Now that I’m back and new to the Richmond market, I think it would be a great tool for me to meet a lot of people in and around the U.S.”
Sandi Carretero
Operations and Events Manager
SMG – McLane Stadium
Waco, Texas
“I think one of the most important things in this industry is to be able to network and really learn from others what they’re doing in every aspect of venue management so that you continue to be creative.”
Derrick Palms
Executive Director
Night Owl Productions/Kennesaw State University Sports + Entertainment Park
Kennesaw, Georgia
“This will be my second time attending VenueConnect. I look forward to learn more, taking back the best practices, to be able to advocate for our university, and to promote what we have here and try to get this model to more places so that students around the U.S. are able to grow in the industry.”
Nathaniel Porter
Senior Event Manager
SMG – BOK Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
“The most beneficial aspect of VenueConnect is the educational opportunities. I hope to continue to grow and learn in this industry. I think the best setting for that is a place I can learn from other individuals in the industry.”
