Patrick Crosson
Chief Experience Owner
PC Events & Experiences (PCXP)
About the Speaker/Moderator
Patrick Crosson is a serial entrepreneur with an award-winning track record in the events industry. He founded PC Events + Experiences (PCXP) in 2019 and has since built a client portfolio that includes organizations such as Hilton, the Obama Foundation and Breakthrough Energy, alongside leading nonprofit and corporate clients.
Under Patrick’s leadership, PCXP has grown to a team of nine full-time employees, developed a portfolio of more than 20 clients and surpassed $3 million in annual revenue.
Patrick’s work has earned industry recognition including Connect Magazine’s 40 Under 40, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties, Windy City Times’ 30 Under 30, and multiple Spark Awards from the International Live Events Association (ILEA) for innovative event design. Most recently, PCXP was named No. 556 on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 2025 and ranked No. 20 in the Chicago market.
In 2025, Patrick launched Curated Rentals LLC, providing design-forward furniture rentals for corporate, nonprofit and social events. He is also actively involved with the International Live Events Association Greater Chicago Chapter, the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and the Global Business Travel Association Chicago Chapter.
Matchmaking Information
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Negotiating like a CEO
Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Advanced event logistics
Negotiating like a CEO
Protect margins, manage risk and solve contract challenges with confidence.
Explore real-world scenarios alongside Patrick and agency leaders, sharing practical lessons and smarter approaches to pricing and partnership strategy—so you negotiate like a seasoned event CEO.
Learning outcomes:
Evaluate contract terms through a margin-protection lens to identify hidden risks
Apply creative negotiation strategies that balance partnerships and profitability
Use decision frameworks to navigate high-pressure contract scenarios with clarity
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