The Planner Perspective: A Candid Conversation with Industry Leaders

Join us for a candid conversation with experienced planning professionals from across the meetings and events industry, representing corporate, third-party, and agency perspectives from both the U.S. and international markets.

Tailored for DMCs, this interactive panel offers diverse perspectives from planners working across markets and a chance to hear what matters most when partnering with a DMC.

Register now and submit your questions for our panelists!

Moderated by: Maoreen Every, DMCP, CITP, CIS | Managing Partner at ECO Destination Management

MEET THE PANELISTS

GABBY HOFFMAN | SENIOR EVENT PLANNER | TD SYNNEX
Gabby Hoffmann is a seasoned event professional with 15+ years of experience in event and entertainment production. She has held leadership roles with PRA Orlando, and previously owned and operated Elle Entertainment & Events. Currently a Senior Event Planner at TD SYNNEX, Gabby specializes in large-scale corporate events, managing multiple programs annually with multi-million-dollar budgets. 

TRACI HAMMOND | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HELMSBRISCOE
Traci joined the ResourceOne team in 2003 as a Program Director and manages comprehensive incentive programs for some of the company’s largest accounts.   She also manages several high-profile conferences and sales meetings both domestically and abroad.  Traci’s 25+ years of experience coupled with her creative and enthusiastic approach to the business has led to a high retention level with her existing Clients. 

IGOR TOBIAS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, MCI BRAZIL