45 Minutes to Smarter Event Project Management

 

 

Event planners manage some of the most complex projects in business.

Multiple stakeholders. Tight timelines. Shifting priorities. High expectations.

Yet most event professionals are never formally taught the project management systems that make this work easier, clearer, and more strategic.

In this fast, practical 45-minute conversation, Lisa Gregory (26+ year event leader) will explore how strong project management changes the way events are delivered, and can protect your sanity.

Lisa leads a global team of 25+ planners who execute hundreds of events each year for more than 70 clients. Over decades of running complex programs, she has built systems that help teams stay ahead of timelines, manage stakeholders with confidence, and deliver consistently strong results.

In this session, she’ll share practical approaches and habits that make event project management smarter, more visible for team success, and easier to manage so nothing slips through the cracks – resulting in less stress during the planning process. 

 

We'll Explore

  • Project management habits that keep the complexity of events on track

  • How experienced planners structure timelines and workflows

  • Common project management mistakes that create unnecessary stress, resulting in missed deadlines or negative budget impacts

  • How stronger project management helps planners lead more strategically, calmly, and with more confidence

We’ll also open the conversation to the group so you can hear what’s working for other planners from the Event Professionals Network and walk away with ideas you can apply the same day.

Nearly all event professionals are continually looking for smarter ways to manage the work behind your events. If this is you, join us for this session!

 

Event Details:

🗓 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕐 10 - 10:45 AM PT / 1 - 1:45 PM ET (30 mins)
📍 Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration)

 

 

Meet the Speakers:

 

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Founder, CEO & Head of Events
Gregory Event Services

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About the Event Professionals Network (EPN)

The Event Professionals Network (EPN) was created to bring event professionals together.

Planning events can be incredibly rewarding – but it can also be demanding and sometimes isolating. EPN is a place where planners can connect, learn, share experiences, and support each other as they grow in their careers.

We believe in building a community that is welcoming, practical, and generous with knowledge, where professionals at every stage can find ideas, encouragement, and peers who understand the craft.

Today, our network includes nearly 1,200 event professionals from around the world.

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