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 ManagerApr 23, 2024 2:32:59 PM12 min read
Best practices for planning your international conference.
Planning your next conference abroad? Here are the key steps and best practices to ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerApr 11, 2024 11:02:31 AM7 min read
Maximizing your pre-planning site visit: event management strategies.
Maximize event success with expert tips on pre-planning site visits, communication ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerFeb 24, 2024 5:51:09 PM5 min read
What is the difference between event production and event management?
Event production and event management are two terms that are often used interchangeably ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerFeb 15, 2024 3:53:10 PM4 min read
5 reasons to host your sales kickoff in Amsterdam.
Boost your sales team's creativity and motivation by hosting your next sales kickoff in ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerSep 25, 2023 3:04:23 PM8 min read
How to Improve Conference Check In for Your Next Event (10 Tips)
Learn 10 strategies to make the conference check-in process better for your attendees, ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerJun 28, 2023 3:03:49 PM11 min read
A step-by-step guide: how to plan a successful work retreat.
Make the most of your company work retreat by planning your goals, selecting the right ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerJun 16, 2023 1:46:23 PM10 min read
How to Find the Best Conference Keynote Speaker for Your Event
A keynote speaker is a vital part of your conference, getting the audience excited and ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerMay 16, 2023 3:25:34 PM11 min read
The ultimate meeting planning checklist for your next event.
Optimize your meeting preparations with the ultimate checklist. Ensure seamless and ...
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Shannon Bream — Event Operations ManagerFeb 28, 2023 8:15:00 AM9 min read
How to Plan a Hybrid Event Successfully: 6 Key Tips
Hybrid events give teams the ability to connect with more attendees. From selecting ...
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