On this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott welcomes David Kliman, co-founder of ELX, a dynamic community built specifically for corporate global heads of events. David shares the intriguing origin story of ELX, which launched in the wake of COVID-19 to provide support, connection, and confidential knowledge-sharing for event leaders managing massive portfolios and teams—often with no advisory board of their own. Scott and David dive deep into global trends shaping the event industry, from the rise of AI and technology, to ever-evolving strategies for audience engagement and the critical importance of data measurement. David gives us a behind-the-scenes look at ELX’s flagship annual Congress and other international forums, explaining how these non-sales, confidential gatherings serve as game-changing think tanks for event pros at the top of their game. Throughout the conversation, David offers actionable insights for event professionals—whether it’s breaking down the real-world barriers of “time poverty,” exploring ways to institutionalize innovation, or navigating the balance between competition and collaboration. Tune in for a rare peek into the minds and methods of the world’s leading event strategists, and discover what it takes to not just keep up—but set the pace—in an industry that never stops evolving.