Shannon Fouts has over 10 years of experience in hospitality and events, and genuinely loves the work of turning a brand's story into something attendees experience in real life. She has managed conferences, trade shows, incentive trips, and leadership meetings, and oversees logistics, hotel contracting, speaker management, and AV coordination at GoGather. In 2024, Smart Meetings named her Meeting Professional of the Year, and she was recently named a 2026 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner in the Stellar Performer category. She writes for planners who want practical, on-the-ground guidance they can actually use.
Blog Post by Shannon Bream — Event Operations Manager
Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerFeb 19, 2026 9:45:00 AM14 min read
The ultimate 2026 conference planning guide: 10 steps for success.
In this article, we'll provide you with the ultimate guide to planning a successful ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerNov 10, 2025 12:15:00 AM8 min read
The ultimate event planning checklist for 2026.
Follow these key steps to ensure your event is well-planned. This checklist includes ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerOct 26, 2025 7:15:00 AM7 min read
Best locations for a franchise convention.
Where should you host your next franchise convention? This list breaks down the top 10 ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerOct 9, 2025 8:00:00 AM12 min read
Event planning logistics: best practices for 2026.
Event logistics is a vital part of your event planning, from managing vendors to ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerAug 28, 2025 3:25:47 PM5 min read
3 examples of where great production can make your event better.
Check out three real examples of how great A/V production can turn a corporate event into ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerMay 20, 2025 9:55:54 AM7 min read
7 effective floor plans for your conference and how to use them.
Discover seven effective conference floor plans that enhance attendee experience, boost ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerMay 6, 2025 3:34:23 PM6 min read
How to take your conference audio visual production to the next level.
If you’re planning a corporate event and want your conference production to be more than ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerMay 6, 2025 3:33:27 PM8 min read
Understanding the costs of audio visual production for your event.
This article breaks down what’s driving up AV costs at your next conference and how to ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerJan 2, 2025 11:26:37 AM3 min read
Sample agenda for your franchise convention.
See how other franchise companies are structuring the agenda for their franchise ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerJun 3, 2024 9:40:24 AM6 min read
Pros and cons of onsite self check-in vs. face-to-face registration.
Let's dive into the pros and cons of onsite self check-in versus traditional face-to-face ...
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