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Wedding MBA 2024: The Must-Attend Event for All Wedding Pros

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Join 6000+ wedding pros at the biggest industry convention in Las Vegas in November to learn and discover from top educators and busineses in the wedding industry.

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Charlotte Dugdale

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July 15, 2024

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Wedding MBA (Merchant Business Academy) is the top conference for wedding industry pros. Wedding MBA 2024 will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 12 to 14.

This year's event is a must for wedding planners, florists, DJs, photographers, and venue owners. Attendees can network with experts and gain insights to boost their businesses in the ever-changing wedding industry.

Visualist attended Wedding MBA 2023. We spoke, exhibited, networked, and partied. Here's why you should attend Wedding MBA 2024 and how to make the most of it.

Key teaching points of Wedding MBA 2024:

  • Learn from Industry Experts: Attend talks and seminars by top professionals to gain insights and elevate your wedding business.
  • Networking and Collaboration: Network with peers through after-hours events like Conference Confident, fostering valuable connections.
  • Explore Innovations: Visit the Expo Hall to find new software, products, and services. Join guided tours like Terrica's Favorite Things to enhance your business processes and client experience.

Learn from the best at Wedding MBA

Wedding MBA is the place for industry-leading talks and seminars. This year's speakers include Tim Chi, CEO of The Knot, Alan Berg, a global speaking fellow, and luxury wedding planner Andrea Eppolito.

Last year, Visualist CEO Cherie Yang spoke on 'AI and Wedding Planners: The Perfect Match.' We're excited to announce that Visualist will be back on stage at Wedding MBA 2024. Don't miss our WedTalk 'Put Client Wellness First' on Wednesday, November 14, at 11:15 am.

Attendees listening to Cherie Yang’s WedTalk Presentation

Network with peers after-hours

Enjoy Vegas to the fullest! During Wedding MBA, join various activities designed for wedding professionals.

Last year, Visualist sponsored the Monday Night Mixer drinks, hosted by wedding educators Renee Dalo and Amber Anderson at the Museum of Selfies Las Vegas.

Monday Night Mixer guests with Visualist tote bags

Renee and Amber will speak at Wedding MBA again and co-host Conference Confident workshops. Conference Confident helps solo attendees join a community, meet new people, and apply conference knowledge.

Get your Conference Confident tickets here.

Watch our BTS recap from last year:

Improve your business by touring the Expo Hall

Don’t miss the Expo Hall at Wedding MBA. Discover new software, products, and services for wedding professionals. Enjoy freebies, discounts on wedding software, and branded merch.

Last year, Visualist was featured in Terrica's Favorite Things tour. She guided wedding planners through the Expo Hall, highlighting must-have tools for enhancing processes, systems, and client experience. Expect similar tours in 2024.

Terrica, a top wedding business educator, is a regular on the Wedding MBA stage. Don't miss her talk with Meghan Ely, owner of OFD Consulting, on "The Trend Experience: The Hottest New Wedding and Event Ideas."

Connect with like-minded wedding pros

Wedding MBA is the perfect place to learn and network. Connect with others who share your goals. Keep in touch and collaborate after the event—both in person and online.

Last year, we met wedding educator Becca Pountney. Cherie was recently on Becca's podcast, "Wedding Pros Who Are Ready to Grow." In the episode, "Automation, Tech, and Entrepreneurship with Cherie Yang," they discuss how Visualist stood out at Wedding MBA with clever marketing ideas.

At Wedding MBA 2023, we also met Margaux Fraise, founder of Wedding Summit Series. This community for wedding pros hosts regular events and summits. Since then, Visualist has proudly sponsored two Wedding Summit Series events.

Excitement awaits at Wedding MBA 2024

This year's Wedding MBA promises much to look forward to. It's a global staple in the wedding industry for a reason!

Visualist is returning to Wedding MBA. Visit us at Booth 2318B

We're excited to collaborate with Jessica Valenzuela, a Las Vegas wedding content creator, capturing the event's magic.

Follow us on Instagram for updates on our Vegas events and talks!

Visualist is a software empowering creative professionals to work, earn and scale their businesses. Learn more here.

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