Experience

📕 Biography

Long Version

Leading the charge as the Head of Klik at Bizzabo, Will Curran is at the vanguard of wearable event technology innovation. He's the visionary founder of Endless Event, the creative force behind the #EventProfs Community, and the charismatic host of industry-renowned podcasts: #EventIcons, Event Brew, and Event Tech Podcast. Celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the meetings & events sector, Will's accolades include being recognized as one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders, 35 entrepreneurs under 35, and achieving the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry.

Will's journey into the world of events began in high school, where he produced in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Since then, he's collaborated with industry titans like Amazon, Google, Anheuser-Busch, Warner Brothers, Louis Vuitton, and Uber, consistently delivering innovative event solutions. His team's mission? To create the first event experience OS. With a rich formula of experiences spanning event management, business development, and cutting-edge technologies, Will Curran is the go-to expert for elevating events and businesses to unparalleled heights.

Short Version

🎤 Recent Sessions Will Presented

2024 Event Trends

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the next year’s event trends. You might be asking yourself, what will be shaking up the industry this year? How will the industry evolve? We have some predictions! This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #EventProfs to weigh in on the hottest trends for the year. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? We don’t think so. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for the year. Buckle up it’s going to be an exciting ride!

Will Curran of Bizzabo has been named one of the most influential people in the events industry by every major industry publication and in addition, has written the trends of the most popular events guide for the last 7 years. In addition to speaking, and publishing on event trends, tips, and tricks, Will actively produces events around the world every day for his award-winning, event company spread around the entire globe.

Learning Objectives:

Think strategically when it comes to creating your events
Walk away with trends to implement into your events right away
Learn to think about how to apply existing trends in the world to events

How To Leverage Real-Time Data-Driven Insights for Unforgettable Event Experiences

Data is the largest trend of the year for events. Step into the future of events with Will Curran as he unveils the potential of data captured through wearables. Learn how these insights can craft personalized and memorable event journeys for attendees, and increase attendee engagement at the same time.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the power of data in enhancing attendee experiences.
Understand how wearables facilitate real-time feedback and personalization.
Dive into actionable strategies for leveraging data insights in event planning.

Building Communities That Foster Thriving, Year-Long Engagement

Engagement isn’t a means to an end at your event or experience, rather, it’s a year-round mission that’s key to retaining, growing, and strengthening your communities. But first, you must build these active and collaborative groups to foster communities that advance your engagement strategy. Learn how from events industry superstar, Will Curran, Head of Klik at Bizzabo.

Learning Objectives:

Discover year-round engagement frameworks and strategies that involve your community long before and after a single event or experience.
Understand the keys to fostering and strengthening communities that are thriving with brand loyalists.
Develop strategies and outcomes that enable you to tie community outreach and engagement to event and bottom-line business goals.

Don't Get Replaced By A Robot - How To Use AI Tools To Work Smarter, Not Harder In Your Job

Are you ready to learn how to use AI tools to boost your productivity and creativity? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will get to explore ChatGPT, and many more! This workshop is led by Will Curran, a renowned speaker, and expert on the future of events. Will is the founder of Endless Events, the creator of the #EventProfs Community, host of several event industry podcasts and now Head of Klik at Bizzabo. He will share his tips and tricks on how to leverage AI tools for your success.