(And What You’ll Regret If You Don’t Show Up)
Let’s be honest: this isn’t just another networking mixer. The Event Planner Expo is the event marketing conference NYC professionals talk about all year long — for good reason.
It’s where serious event pros, marketers, founders, and decision-makers gather to build real connections, land major deals, and walk away with the kind of momentum you can’t get from scrolling LinkedIn.
If you’re in the events, marketing, hospitality, or corporate space — and you’re not in this room — you’re already behind.
Here are five no-fluff reasons why missing this expo is a mistake:
1. Get in the Room at The Event Planner Expo — Because Proximity Is Power
You’ve heard it before: proximity is power. But most people never put themselves in the rooms where the real connections happen.
The Event Planner Expo is that room.
Three days in NYC. Thousands of business owners, corporate planners, influencers, VPs, and brands you want to work with. One conversation could change your entire year.
2. The Speaker Lineup? Legendary.
Let’s talk speakers. Over the years, our stage has featured:
- Gary Vaynerchuk
- Martha Stewart
- Jesse Itzler
- Tim Grover
- Barbara Corcoran
- Colin Cowie
These aren’t just names — they’re icons who’ve built brands, dominated industries, and left audiences transformed.
And this year? We’re going even bigger. You’ll want a front-row seat.
3. 150+ Vendors and Venues That Help You Wow Your Clients
The trade show floor is where inspiration meets action.
150+ booths representing the best venues, tech, activations, and services in the business.
If you want to deliver show-stopping experiences for your clients, this is your playground.
You’ll leave with real ideas, real contacts, and a whole new standard for excellence.
4. Network with 2,000+ High-Level Industry Pros
This isn’t surface-level schmoozing over appetizers.
We’re talking high-impact networking with over 2,000 attendees across 3 days — all of them decision-makers or creators in their space. Founders, marketing directors, producers, venue owners, CMOs, celebrity planners, and more.
You’re not just networking — you’re aligning yourself with people who get it.
5. Build Strategic Partnerships That Actually Lead to Business
What makes The Event Planner Expo different is what happens after the show.
We hear stories like this all the time:
A photo booth vendor secured a deal with Salesforce after exhibiting last year.
One of our panel speakers met a major global brand after presenting and was hired to produce events across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.
These aren’t one-offs. These are the kinds of deals that happen when the right people are in the right room.
This expo is a growth engine disguised as a conference.
Who Should Attend The Event Planner Expo?
This event is designed for the entire ecosystem of the events and marketing world, including:
- Fortune 1000 executives
- Founders and business owners
- Corporate event planners and marketing teams
- HR leaders, VPs, and directors
- Venue owners and managers
- Event services: AV, tech, rentals, decor, catering
- Social and nonprofit event planners
- Influencers, content creators, and media pros
If you plan, produce, book, sell, or grow events, then this is your show.
Highlights of the 3-Day Experience
- A-list Speaker Series — legendary keynote sessions and panel discussions
- Trade Show Floor Day — 150+ booths filled with innovation and inspiration
- VIP Networking Lounges — Meet the right people in the right setting
- Opening Night Party & After Parties — network in style, long after-hours
- Workshops, deals, activations, and nonstop opportunities
“I work with the most amazing people in the events industry, and it’s great to see everyone in one place.”
— Jessica Stewart, VP of Marketing, EMRG Media
Bottom Line: You’re One Room Away from a Game-Changer
This is the event marketing conference NYC is built around — and it only happens once a year.
October 14–16, 2025
New York City
Grab your tickets now at www.theeventplannerexpo.com
Use promo code EVENT20 for 20% off
Get in the room. Or get left behind.
