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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.

Raul RodriguezCEO2R Creative

With over 20 years in the event design and production industry, Raul was first captivated by the event industry during the hay-day of the South Beach event scene of the 90s. His style and designs have been heavily influenced by the whimsical work of Philippe Starck to the sophisticated designs of Tom Ford to the over the top films by Baz Luhrman. He has been featured in such publications as Vanity Fair, Miami Magazine, Ocean Drive Magazine, Event Solutions, Miami New Times, and WWD. His journey began at Florida International University where at the age of 21 was appointed Director of Student Events. It is here where he developed his craft and produced memorable events for H.H. The Dali Lama, the Spanish Royal Family and the university board of directors. After two years of working for the university, Raul decided to branch out and 2R Productions was born. In its 25 year history 2R has created events and experiences for some of the world's leading luxury corporations around the world.

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