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Host an unforgettable event at the New England Aquarium, one of Boston’s most distinctive waterfront venues. Guests can dine among penguins and sea turtles and enjoy scenic views of Boston Harbor, or gather in the Simons Theatre, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and one of New England’s largest digital projection screens. From selecting the ideal space to creating a responsibly sourced menu, the experienced Event Management team will bring every detail of your vision to life. As a nonprofit research and conservation organization, the Aquarium is committed to ocean-friendly practices—and every event helps support vital animal care, research, rescue, and marine conservation efforts. With immersive animal encounters, flexible event spaces, exceptional cuisine, and an iconic waterfront setting, the New England Aquarium offers an inspiring experience your guests will remember long after the event.

Impact 4 Good is the one source for bringing community service to your next event! Exciting and engaging team building activities are just part of what we offer. Let us identify the best cause/beneficiary to support, manage the donation logistics and bring the spirit of community service to your group. From your initial request through the day of your event, Impact 4 Good handles all the details. Where are we? Nationwide and abroad, our local team’s got you covered. Got a cause you love? Our events put your philanthropic values into action. Short on time? Activities typically range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Looking for something unique? We customize events to meet your goals/objectives/budget.

Our team brings together diverse expertise in content development, design, print production, video, and brand activation. As a result, we’re your reliable one-stop partner, delivering measurable results through multifaceted marketing endeavors.

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.

The Boston Fogo is located in the historic Copley Square, across the street from The Boston Public Library and literally steps from Trinity Church and the Hancock Building. The location is ideal for locals and tourists alike. Perfect for group dining, Fogo Boston has several private and semi-private dining areas for parties from 10 to 100+. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.

A Family-Owned Premier Production Company Serving North America Since 1965. AVSC delivers end-to-end event production for general sessions, breakouts, hybrid/virtual programs, stage design, multi-camera streaming, speaker management, exhibits, and custom graphics/animations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. What sets us apart is consistency: dedicated crews that return year after year, transparent pricing with no service charges, owned transportation and logistics, and a 99%+ client retention rate. From strategic design and CAD layouts to on-site show flow and post-event deliverables, we turn long-standing partnerships into seamless, memorable events.

We're a full-service, end-to-end event and destination management company. We're multiple award winners and leaders in our field. Our company has been over 20 years in the making, and we've established ourselves as world-class, organized, and reliable partners to our clients. Our experience doesn't make us nostalgic for the past; it inspires us to push ourselves and our clients further in the future. We're already working on building the next 20 years of worthwhile, unforgettable experiences, and we hope you'll join us, because we're better together!

We help organizations discover their OPTICS through comprehensive event production, audiovisual solutions, and creative communications for corporate meetings, leadership conferences, general sessions, awards ceremonies, virtual meetings, and social gatherings. For over 20 years, Corporate Optics has transformed how organizations are perceived through immersive event experiences that captivate audiences and deliver measurable results. Our mission drives our daily actions: provide conference and event management to organizations in a welcoming environment with a reliable voice. As an Emmy Award-winning and MPI Global Paragon Award recipient, we understand the challenges meeting planners face: tight timelines, complex messaging requirements, mountains of agendas & logistics, and the pressure to create memorable experiences while demonstrating ROI. Collaborated with top brands including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Honda, and the NCAA.

SVEA offers corporate groups an immersive, authentic Silicon Valley experience — not a tour, but a transformation. We design and facilitate custom executive innovation tours, learning sessions, innovation workshops, leadership intensives, and behind-the-scenes tech culture experiences for visiting delegations, incentive groups, and corporate offsites. Whether your group wants to think like a Silicon Valley founder, explore the mindsets driving the world's fastest-growing companies, or walk away with a practical innovation playbook, SVEA delivers programming that is memorable, substantive, and uniquely rooted in the Valley. Ideal for groups of 10–200. Fully customizable by industry, seniority, and objectives.

RideCar is a professional chauffeur and private transportation company built around reliability, transparent pricing, and flexible service. We provide pre-arranged airport transfers, corporate travel, and on-demand hourly rides through a trusted network of licensed chauffeurs, delivering consistent service standards across every city we operate in.