Inside: EVMC 2026

BONUS EPISODE – Warm up your taste buds and meet us in the Farm to Fork Capital because the 2026 Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) is just around the corner! This bonus episode is filled with everything you need to know as you pack and prepare for this year’s conference in Sacramento, California. Hosts Paul and Dave are joined by a couple special guests which help craft this podcast KBYG — Kim Allen (EVMC President, Director of Arena Marketing at Golden 1 Center) and Brandon Darnell (Director of Marketing at Visit Sacramento). Hear about the agenda, evening events, awards, and top conference advice from each person. If you’re visiting Sacramento for the first time, learn what makes the city special, some restaurant and dish recommendations, and key landmarks to visit on your trip. Whether this is your first time attending EVMC, you’re a seasoned vet, or you’ve never been and are wondering what it’s about – we’ve got you covered! Coming to the conference? 🎙️ Be sure to join us Thursday, June 11 at 9am in the Regency Ballroom for Beyond Venue Walls, an Adventures In Venueland LIVE session! Our hosts will moderate a special, recorded session that explores creative strategies for marketing experiences beyond traditional events. Come say hello, meet our team, and grab a free AIV sticker! We’ll see you in Sactown! Event & Venue Marketing Conference: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X/Twitter –––––– ADVENTURES IN VENUELAND Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/Twitter Learn more about Event & Venue Marketing Conference Meet our team: Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing Have a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.