Cvent CONNECT is our annual industry conference that brings event professionals together for the opportunity to network, learn from, and inspire each other. With attendees from widely different areas of the industry, it's a wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of the meetings and events community.

In this episode, hosts Rachel Andrews, Felicia Asiedu, Paulina Giusti, and Alyssa Peltier sit down and reflect on their experiences at this year's CONNECT. You'll hear some of their key takeaways from the event, while also learning how events can be used to create long-lasting working relationships. You'll also hear the power behind confidence when speaking publicly at an event, and how staying composed when things go awry can go a long way in maintaining your event flow.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Felicia's thoughts on her first CONNECT
How events can have the power to change lives
The importance of building lasting relationships through events
Things to listen for:

[02:38] Felicia's CONNECT experience
[06:40] Paulina's CONNECT experience
[07:50] The power of confidence in public speaking
[12:01] The importance of building relationships in events
[17:00] The big takeaways from CONNECT