Strategic Business Development Executive
CORT Events
Jack Scafide brings 23 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry. He focuses on creating a positive customer experience and regularly volunteers his time to industry associations.
In 2011, Jack received the NICE Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the International Live Events Association and the National Association for Catering and Events.
Jack serves on the International Board of Governors for the Association of Destination Management Executives International. He previously served as Midwest Vice President and Director on the International Board of Governors for the International Live Events Association.
Outside work, Jack enjoys spending time with his son, Nicholas, whom he and his wife adopted in 2019.
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Create events that engage attendees through playfulness, personalization, purposeful space planning and thoughtful design. Explore how these elements work together to create memorable experiences that support both attendee satisfaction and event objectives.
Gain practical ideas for using interactive activations, attendee-centered environments and emerging design trends to strengthen connections and increase participation.
Learning outcomes:
Apply design strategies that increase attendee participation through play, gamification and interactive experiences
Create more inclusive environments through intentional seating, layout and sensory-conscious planning
Use personalization and experiential design trends to strengthen connections and support event goals
* CMP/CEU Approved: Event Design, 1.0 credit