Why You Should Attend
New Orleans is the perfect destination for your next meeting or event. With its walkable layout, attendees can easily explore the city’s iconic neighborhoods, from the French Quarter to the Central Business District. The city offers a range of world-class hotels and venues equipped to host anything from large conferences to intimate gatherings.
Beyond its event-friendly infrastructure, New Orleans provides a cultural experience that sets it apart. Known for its vibrant music, mouthwatering cuisine and historic charm, the city creates a unique and memorable atmosphere for any event.
New Orleans blends business with authentic cultural flair. From the lively streets to the warm Southern hospitality, hosting your meeting here promises to be an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Make sure to seize the opportunity to experience the best of New Orleans at Meetings Today LIVE! South.
New Orleans is the perfect destination for your next meeting or event. With its walkable layout, attendees can easily explore the city’s iconic neighborhoods, from the French Quarter to the Central Business District. The city offers a range of world-class hotels and venues equipped to host anything from large conferences to intimate gatherings.
Beyond its event-friendly infrastructure, New Orleans provides a cultural experience that sets it apart. Known for its vibrant music, mouthwatering cuisine and historic charm, the city creates a unique and memorable atmosphere for any event.
New Orleans blends business with authentic cultural flair. From the lively streets to the warm Southern hospitality, hosting your meeting here promises to be an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Make sure to seize the opportunity to experience the best of New Orleans at Meetings Today LIVE! South.
The venue
New Orleans, Louisiana | The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
A special thank you to our host hotel and sponsor.
Agenda
Speaker
Deborah Gardner, CMP, CVP
President & CEO
DG International, LLC
Oh, whoa! Meet Deborah Gardner: the ultimate “Triple Threat in a Skirt!” A dynamic entrepreneur, Deborah is a global keynote speaker, seven-time bestselling author, and certified meeting and event expert who masters logistics like nobody else.
As a former NBC and CBS Sports broadcaster and pro athlete, Deborah doesn’t just talk the talk, she ambitiously swims the swim—Olympic trials less. Crowned Mrs. Arizona and Mrs. America, she is a business royalty with a mic, blending ambition, action, and a splash of fun to motivate audiences around the globe to shake up the status quo, supercharge their dreams, and dominate the fast lane.
Deborah has partnered with industry giants like Walmart, American Express, Success Women, Marriott, and Siemens, helping them prioritize their people and achieve legendary results. Her laugh-out-loud, high-energy presentations are like a Red Bull and double espresso for the soul—guaranteed to get people out of their seats and into action.
Her magnetic presence has recently earned accolades like Top 30 Global Gurus in Hospitality, Best of the Stage Speaker, and features in USA Today, Success Magazine, Fabulous Arizona People, and Meetings Today. She’s also the creator and host of Hospitality Today Live, a worldwide broadcast sensation.
When she’s not lighting up the stage, you’ll find Deborah soaking up the Arizona sunshine, swimming, or hiking with her husband, Jerry, and their rambunctious furry 4-legged lover boy, Bear.
OWN YOUR LANE - AMBITIOUSLY
Embrace The Challenge, and Make a Splash-tastic Impact
Do you feel stuck in the same routine, struggling to break free and achieve your next big win? Are you ready to stop comparing yourself to others and start competing with the only person who truly matters—yourself? How would it feel to set audacious goals that inspire you to thrive in both work and life?
Get ready to dive into an electrifying, high-energy experience designed to transform your mindset and fuel your ambition. With Deborah's inspiring Guinness Book of World Records journey, this jaw dropping experience and real-life story will empower you to outdo your past self and embrace the challenges that come your way.
Plus, through interactive fun, and actionable insights, you'll learn how to compete with confidence, set bold goals, and make a lasting impact. Are you ready to own your lane and make waves in your life? Let’s do this!
Key Takeaways:
-Discover how to tap into your inner champion, identify your unique strengths, and steer confidently toward success.
-Learn to turn everyday challenges into extraordinary opportunities by creating bold, game-changing goals that energize and inspire.
-Participate and master the art of celebrating your wins—big or small—while radiating positivity to own your lane like never before!
TESTIMONIALS
This is my first experience with Meetings Today LIVE! and it has been absolutely phenomenal! I honestly can’t wait for the next one. Meetings Today LIVE! is amazing!
-Loretta Grissom, Attendee
Meetings Today LIVE! is one of the best-organized events I've attended, and I've been to many in the industry. It's truly top-notch—10 out of 10, highly recommend!
-Cheryl Oswald, Attendee
This is my second Meetings Today LIVE! event, and I absolutely love the fully hosted buyer experience!
-Emiko Beck, Attendee
At Meetings Today LIVE! I made great connections and have already reached out to two destinations for events. Timing was absolutely perfect!
-Lani Beggs, Attendee
Meetings Today LIVE! exceeded my expectations. I'm quite happy with all the connections I made and the effort that went into the excursions, education, and meals.
-Maddy Wilfley, Attendee
Meetings Today LIVE! was a great opportunity to meet and reconnect with suppliers and, most importantly, network with fellow planners.
-Deborah Kunns, Attendee
Supplier information
Complimentary meals, education and social events.
A minimum of 20 one-on-one appointments with pre-qualified planners with an RFP or sourcing.
Interested suppliers should contact Kirk Lewis at Kirk.Lewis@meetingstoday.com or 732-245-9816.
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