Balmorhea Events

Our American Guest family builds generations of experience into every travel program. Since 2002, our mission has been to capture the imagination of your corporate guests with tailored incentives, events, meetings, and VIP travel experiences throughout the USA and beyond. From initial contact, through planning, sourcing, contracting, and on-site management, we treat your project as if we were the client. Our personal network of global suppliers helps us bring your vision to life. With genuine passion, an international team, and American hospitality, we deliver our promise: your business matters.

Christie's Photographic Solutions is a professional photography company that specializes in capturing images for corporate events. They have been in business for over 30 years and have a team of experienced photographers who are passionate about their craft. The company offers a range of photography services, including portraits, headshots, and event photography. They also provide printing and framing services, allowing clients to display their images in a variety of formats. Christie's Photographic Solutions is committed to delivering high-quality images and exceptional customer service, and they have received many positive reviews from satisfied clients.

Educational and entertaining keynote that blends cybersecurity with mentalism. Gary S. Chan is a performing mentalist known for blending keen insight, psychology, and a touch of mystery into unforgettable experiences for his audiences. Gary's presentation explores the intersection of deception, intuition, and the human mind. Whether in intimate gatherings or larger venues, his style emphasizes connection, wonder, and the deeper mysteries behind what it means to think and believe. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION Corporate Lighting and Audio is a full-service event production company specializing in concerts, conferences, conventions, festivals, meetings, and special events. Our dynamic technical experts creatively transform spaces into unique visual, tonal, and phonic experiences that make lasting impressions on audiences.

A venue as vibrant as its artists, in the heart of the live music capital of the world. Home to PBS’s iconic Austin City Limits and the city’s most memorable music moments – this place is more than unforgettable, it’s transformative. ACL Live is built for world-class performances and an Austin-worthy concert experience. Get close to your favorite artists, whether you’re standing front row or hanging out in the back, and keep the music alive.

Let us help you bring your event to life! Our professional DJ will play exactly the styles of music that you'd like and handle all of your announcements and emceeing during your event, so you have an opportunity to enjoy your event as well! He or she will be professionally dressed and arrive on time so they are fully ready by the time your guests arrive. We can help keep things moving along and if you have time for dancing, we'll do our best to pack your dance floor. Our goal is to have your guests leaving at the end of the event with a smile on their face and providing you with a big thank you for having such a great time!

Our third restaurant in the Houston-area is located in the Baybrook Mall, a premier, high-end destination for shopping and dining. The restaurant features an open-air churrasco grill in the heart of the dining room where guests can watch our Gaucho Chefs practice the culinary art of churrasco as they butcher and grill a variety of fire-roasted proteins. The main dining room is anchored by a white Carrara marble Market Table and our signature bas-relief interpretation of Antonio Carigni’s O Lacador statue, the embodiment of the gaucho culture. The Friendswood location also features an expansive patio for al fresco dining, soaring wine cases, a contemporary Bar Fogo area with lounge seating and dry-aged meat lockers for in-house aging.

Welcome to The East Austin Hotel! This boutique Austin hotel is locally owned, operated, and loved in the heart of the bustling East Austin neighborhood just five blocks from downtown, a 15-minute walk to the Austin Convention Center, one mile from the Texas Capitol, and less than two miles from the University of Texas. Lay your head to rest in our 75 mid-century Scandinavian-inspired hotel rooms with luxe-to-less offerings. From European-style rooms with shared bathrooms to roomy poolside suites, there’s something for everyone at our hotel near downtown Austin, TX and 6th Street. Read more about our comfortable amenities in every room, including custom robes & towels, cushy Casper mattresses, and so much more.

Big House Sound, Inc. (BHS) is a full-service live event production company based in Austin, Texas, delivering professional audio, lighting, and video solutions for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and private productions. With over 35 years of experience, BHS has built a reputation for flawless execution, high-end equipment, and a team that understands how to support both creative vision and technical precision. From large-scale festivals and national touring acts to corporate meetings and galas, BHS provides scalable production tailored to each event. As a long-time production partner for major events like ACL Festival and projects with brands such as Apple and Formula 1, we bring big-event expertise while maintaining the flexibility and personal attention planners need. Event planners trust BHS for reliable communication, experienced crews, and systems built with industry-leading technology from brands like d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, and Shure. Whether you need full production or supplemental support for an existing system, BHS ensures your event looks exceptional, sounds incredible, and runs seamlessly from load-in to showtime.

Austin's Park is where Austin brings its best corporate events to life. From team retreats and product launches to holiday parties and all-hands fun days, we've hosted thousands of corporate gatherings — and the reviews prove it. Full-venue rentals, private and semi-private event spaces, and custom packages mean your group gets exclusive access to indoor and outdoor games, a killer arcade, crave-worthy American eats, and a full bar with seasonal cocktails, all tailored to your goals. Need a boardroom alternative? Our private upstairs space comes presentation-ready with A/V capabilities, comfortable seating, and group dining menus built for any appetite — from casual bites and shareables to build-your-own taco bars and elevated picnic spreads. Want to go bigger? Rent the whole park and give your team an experience they won't stop talking about. Whether it's a department outing for 50 or a company-wide takeover for 2,500, we make planning easy and the event unforgettable.