BUILDER SPOTLIGHT
Hear from seasoned event leaders as they share firsthand accounts from the trenches. Get their play-by-play on tactics that worked, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons hard-learned to build a standout event.
EXPERIENCE
With competition for attendees at an all-time high, join us as we explore big ideas and new strategies for event leaders who aren’t afraid to build outside the lines.
DESIGN
Great event marketing catches eyes and steals hearts. We’re talking to experts who consistently raise the bar in branding, website experience, and event communications.
INTELLIGENCE
Great ideas are born from great insights. We’re taking a closer look at tactical applications for the data you collect before and inside of your event.
Featured Speakers
Join leading industry experts— from Swoogo and across the event planning community— who will speak at Uncon 2024.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
WELCOME!
Welcome Event at Bowl & Bull 🎵 👢 Sponsored by Amego
6:00pm-9:30pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
FEATURED SESSIONS
LET'S GET MOVING
Exercise Class
featuring:
Jen Pratt
8:00am-8:45am
LET'S GET STARTED
Regception (Breakfast included!)
9:30am-10:30am
Welcome
10:30am-11:00am
FEATURED
Events That Stand Out
featuring:
Jay Schwedelson
11:10am-11:40am
FEATURED
From Setback to Comeback: Cultivating Community the Organic Way
featuring:
Kati Quigley
11:40am-12:00pm
Lunch + Lawn Chair Chats
12:00pm-2:00pm
Lawn Chair Chat
Virtual Events Unpacked: Data, Challenges, and Repeatability
featuring:
Bella Caballero &
Tim Gumto
12:30pm-1:30pm
Lawn Chair Chat
Running Events on Zen Mode
featuring:
Stefanie Ordoveza
12:30pm-1:30pm
Lawn Chair Chat
Spontaneous Think Tank
featuring:
Liz Lathan
12:30pm-1:30pm
Featured
Curating Great Vibes Through Event Design
featuring:
Melissa Meloro
2:00pm-2:20pm
Builder Spotlight
Jetsetting Event Series: Southwest Airlines
featuring:
Mallory Pyles
2:20pm-2:40pm
Builder Spotlight
Nurturing an Audience: Condé Nast
featuring:
Lindsey Walther
2:40pm-3:00pm
Builder Spotlight
Micro Events, Massive Impact
featuring:
Angie Neas
3:00pm-3:20pm
Sharing Swoogo Tips 'n Tricks
3:20pm-3:40pm
Break
3:40pm-4:10pm
PRODUCT
What’s New and What's Next at Swoogo
featuring:
Mike Olivieri &
Chris Sykes &
Katie Golland
4:10pm-4:50pm
MIX & MINGLE
Cocktail Hour
5:00pm-6:30pm
🏆
The Uncon Awards
featuring:
Patrick Kalie
5:10pm-5:30pm
Dinner + Party
6:30pm-9:00pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
FEATURED SESSIONS
Doors Open
9:00am-10:00am
Welcome
featuring:
Chris Sykes
10:00am-10:10am
EVENT DATA
Using Data to Facilitate Worthwhile Connections
featuring:
Katie McIntyre
10:10am-10:25am
WORKSHOP
Personalization Unleashed
featuring:
Customer Education Team
10:25am-10:45am
Workshop
Deep Dive Into Progressive Registration
featuring:
Ahmed Gewiley-Elbakly
10:45am-11:05am
Break
11:05am-11:25am
Workshop
5 Tricks You Didn't Know About Swoogo
featuring:
Jim Laws
11:40am-12:00pm
WORKSHOP
Lunch + Collab Lab
featuring:
Customer Education Team
12:00pm-1:00pm
Workshop
Creating a Repeatable Event Website
featuring:
Shawn Bruce
1:00pm-1:20pm
WORKSHOP
Go Onsite Check-In App
featuring:
Jessica Fields
1:20pm-1:40pm
Workshop
Making Sense of Your Event Data
featuring:
Aaron Garner
1:40pm-2:00pm
Parting Words
featuring:
Chris Sykes
2:00pm-2:10pm
Session Types
Meet and learn from leading events-industry experts at Uncon (IRL) 2024.
WORKSHOPS
Roll up your sleeves—these expert-led, hands-on workshops will teach you how to make the most of our platform. You'll walk away with pro tips and tricks to maximize the power of Swoogo and confidently build events that wow.
LAWNCHAIR CHATS
Bring your bites and join us for an interactive conversation around the latest trends, products, and hot topics in the space. Share ideas, ask questions, pick up fresh insights—just pull up a chair, and let’s chat.