Leslie Taborga has spent +20 years helping organizations bring their corporate events to life. Today, as GoGather’s Director of Partnerships and Business Development, she’s often the first person our clients meet and a big reason they stay. Leslie works with Fortune 500 and enterprise organizations to understand their goals and shape event programs that fit. She’s a strategic thinker with a creative edge, and she loves finding fresh solutions to complex challenges. Long-term relationships are at the heart of everything she does. Her goal is clients who feel heard, supported, and excited to plan their next event with GoGather. She’s also a proud Cal Poly grad!
Blog Post by Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & Partnerships
Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsFeb 18, 2026, 2:15:00 PM5 min read
Your most pressing 2026 event questions, answered.
From recommendations on event length to the best locations for conferences, here are the ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsNov 13, 2025, 12:30:00 AM9 min read
6 conference agenda template & examples to improve event engagement.
Get 6 free conference agenda templates for breakout, user, SKO, multi-day, virtual, and ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsAug 22, 2025, 2:14:29 PM8 min read
The truth about site selection: It’s harder than you think.
Get expert insights from our PM team on the challenges of site selection and practical ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsJan 30, 2025, 10:00:00 AM21 min read
The best corporate event planning site visit checklist for 2026.
Here are the major things to check off your list when visiting an event venue, so when it ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsJan 27, 2025, 12:46:29 PM5 min read
8 partnership questions to ask before hiring an event agency.
Vetting event management agencies? Ask about their vendor partnerships, hotel ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsOct 29, 2024, 8:45:50 AM6 min read
Challenges to hosting your conference or event in Las Vegas.
In this article, we'll break down common obstacles you might face when organizing an ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsJun 30, 2023, 3:47:51 PM10 min read
21 Post-Event Survey Questions to Maximize Your Event Success
Learn how to craft effective post-event survey questions, increase response rates, and ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsApr 25, 2023, 2:36:38 PM11 min read
10 benefits of outsourcing your event planning vs. hiring in-house.
In this article, we will discuss ten benefits of outsourcing your event planning to an ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsApr 10, 2023, 11:57:17 AM6 min read
Sample incentive travel program itinerary: Maui.
This article is a sample incentive trip itinerary for Maui with snorkeling, hiking, and ...
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Leslie Taborga — Director of Business Development & PartnershipsApr 10, 2023, 11:05:24 AM6 min read
Sample Incentive Travel Program Itinerary: Mallorca, Spain
Access a sample agenda for a 5-day incentive program to Mallorca, Spain, including ...
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