Speakers 2026
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Cassie LaMere, Founder and Creative Director, Cassie LaMere Events
With a passion for unparalleled hospitality and a keen eye for transformative event design, Cassie LaMere stands as a celebrated tastemaker in the world of luxury experiences. As the Founder & Creative Director of Cassie LaMere Events, she has redefined experiential curation, seamlessly blending artistry, personalization, and the highest standards of service to craft extraordinary moments that transcend expectations.
Cassie's expertise extends far beyond event planning—she is a curator of immersive luxury travel experiences, orchestrating bespoke destination celebrations, high-touch corporate retreats, and private gatherings in stunning global locales. Her reputation for executing exceptional hospitality experiences has made her a sought-after authority in the world of high-end event production, working with discerning clients who demand nothing short of perfection. Cassie's personal mantra is to make each event better than the last, which is shown through her commitment to ongoing education and innovation.
With over 15 years of experience in the luxury event and hospitality industries, Cassie honed her craft in experiential marketing for Lexus, where she orchestrated large-scale brand activations and elite client events. Armed with this corporate pedigree and an intuitive creative vision, she took a bold leap and founded Cassie LaMere Events, bootstrapping the company from the ground up. Today, her firm is renowned for turning the impossible into the unforgettable, designing bespoke celebrations that cater to an elite clientele, including CEOs, tastemakers, and global brands.
At the heart of Cassie LaMere Events is a philosophy of tailored luxury—no two events are ever the same. Whether orchestrating an exclusive glamping retreat under the stars, curating a private culinary journey with renowned chefs, or designing a lavish wedding steeped in personal heritage, Cassie and her team are known for delivering beyond the expected. Her signature approach ensures that every event is not just a celebration but a moment in time curated with intention, artistry, and an effortless sense of magic.
Cassie's work is widely celebrated in the media and has been featured in the latest book by PartySlate, a definitive resource on event design. Her expertise has also been showcased in BRIDES, The New York Times, Southern Living, Good Grit Magazine, and Flower Magazine, among other leading lifestyle and hospitality publications. She is frequently called upon to provide insight into event trends, luxury entertaining, and the evolving landscape of hospitality and social gatherings.
Beyond her work, Cassie is a passionate advocate for philanthropy, contributing her event expertise to non-profits to help drive awareness and critical fundraising efforts. She has also been recognized as a leader in her community, as a nominee for the Austin Women in Business Awards and an Austin Under 40 Award finalist. Cassie continues to engage in community leadership, cementing her role as both an innovator in luxury hospitality and an empowered female entrepreneur.