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Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first served. Note: Individual presentations may also be on this website shortly before the published show dates. They may or may not be the final presentation.

Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Deseree HierholzerBusiness Development ManagerBright Event Rentals

Deseree Hierholzer, CERP, is the Business Development Manager for Bright Event Rentals's Dallas division. Over her last 10 years in the event industry she has become proficient in tent specialization and site services management which has led to her working with varying scope clientele, such as Magnolia Market, SXSW, Texas Food & Wine Alliance, University of Texas, Texas State University, City of Austin, and many more. She's served multiple years and positions on the board for the Nace and ILEA Austin chapters and is currently serving as the current ILEA Austin president! She has a passion for networking, enjoys margaritas and most of all she loves spending time with her husband and daughter!

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