From Vision to Reality: Mastering Experiential Creativity in Event Planning

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 08:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fulton West | Chicago, IL

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Maximize your planning skills through our engaging 3-hour workshop designed for event planners eager to elevate their creative approach.
About this Event

Elevate your event planning prowess with our transformative 3-hour workshop specifically tailored for passionate event professionals looking to amplify their creative spark, lead by producer, speaker, author, and educator, Dianne Devitt. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned planner, this immersive experience will unlock the untapped potential within your planning capabilities.

In today’s competitive landscape, it’s essential to go beyond the basics. Our workshop dives deep into the nexus of creativity, strategy, and design that makes live events unforgettable. Delve into the art of storytelling, understand the impact of sensory elements, and explore the nuances of branding to create experiences that resonate with your clients and audiences alike.

**What You Will Gain:**

  • Innovative Insights: Learn how to align your creative vision with business objectives, turning ideas into impactful events.
  • Practical Skills: Engage in guided exercises that stimulate your creative thinking and help you explore the bounds of traditional planning.
  • Collaborative Creativity: Network with fellow professionals and collaborate on activities that inspire innovative thinking and fresh ideas.
  • Actionable Strategies: Leave with a toolkit of strategies that can be immediately applied to your planning process.

**Program Highlights Include:**

  • The historical significance of storytelling in events
  • Aligning creative visions with business goals
  • Exploring the thought processes driving innovation
  • Practical creative exercises
  • Sensory communication techniques for emotional engagement
  • Mastering event timing and rhythm
  • Crafting cohesive themes through design and styling
  • Integrating new strategies into your current planning practices
  • Opportunity to earn 2.5 hours of CE credit
  • Complimentary copy of Dianne Devitt's newly published "Permission to Play™: A Coloring Book for Meeting & Event Planners" available on Amazon

At the end of this workshop, you will not only walk away with heightened creative confidence but also a renewed mindset ready to revolutionize your approach to event planning. Our mantra, “No Idea is Out of Reach”™, encapsulates the spirit of this workshop—freeing you to let your imagination soar while you strategically navigate your visions.

Don’t miss your chance to redefine the future of your events!

Join us, and together, let’s set the stage for extraordinary experiences.


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Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM
Registration/Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome/Kickoff
🕑: 09:30 AM
Workshop Start
🕑: 12:00 PM
Event Concludes
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Where is it happening?

Fulton West, 1330 West Fulton Street, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 71.21

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