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✨AS SEEN AT CVENT CONNECT! ✨ The loved classic — Lollipop Signs — the lightest and brightest LED sign in the world • Open Seats in Dark Auditoriums • Brand Recognition • VIP Seating • Direct Guests & Manage Traffic Flow • Brighten up your event with Lollipop Signs! Complimentary catalogue with your branding – Connect with us today for more information, or send us your logo and we will create an interactive presentation highlighting your brand.

Manhattan by Sail has a diverse fleet of ships that sail the NY Harbor daily and a myriad of options to experience the thrill of sailing in the world’s greatest harbor. The Clipper City, a 158-ft. tall ship accommodates up to 149 passengers. A more intimate experience can be had on the Shearwater, a historic schooner with capacity up to 49 passengers.

The Brooklyn Comedy Collective is a comedy theater and school in Brooklyn with a mission to produce irreverent, fearless shows from a wide range of voices and inspire students to approach performance from a place of joy and fierceness. From year-round comedy classes to workshops for businesses large and small to improv festivals and live comedy produced Tues-Sundays nights in East Williamsburg, we celebrate anyone who wants to let their freak flag fly. We offer a wide array of classes in improv, sketch, and stand-up and more - available year-round at our fabulous training centers in North Brooklyn - The Dog House (137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn) & The Pig Pen (144 Boerum St, Brooklyn). Just a 1 minute walk away, we produce shows Tuesday-Sunday at our two-floor, kick-ass theater called Eris (167 Graham Ave, Brooklyn). We offer private shows and team-building improv workshops teaching the skills of improvisation to businesses and orgs of all size, including Fortune 500 companies, at our space our yours.

At ESM Pros, we don’t just provide solutions—we craft seamless, unforgettable event experiences. Acting as an extension of your team, we bring a consultative, hands-on approach to every stage of your event, from strategic pre-planning to flawless on-site execution and insightful post-event analysis. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, we tailor every detail to amplify engagement, streamline staffing, and deliver experience-driven solutions—all while respecting your budget. Backed by a combined 40+ years of staffing and staff management experience, our dedicated team ensures your event is staffed with top-tier brand representatives who captivate, connect, and leave a lasting impression. With us, your vision isn’t just realized—it’s elevated beyond expectations. Let’s craft something extraordinary together.

Tallen is a nationwide leader in audio-visual production and event technology. We provide full-service AV solutions — from creative design and state-of-the-art equipment to expert technical support — for conferences, meetings, and live events of all sizes. With a dedicated team and a coast-to-coast network, we deliver consistent, high-quality experiences while helping clients save time and costs. Trusted by top organizations across all industries, Tallen brings visions to life and ensures every event creates lasting impact.

PhotoTap: Instant, Intelligent Event Photography PhotoTap makes event photography instant, seamless, and smart. We deliver photos to attendees in 6 seconds or less using tappable tech, while our Photo Concierge Dashboard automatically organizes, tags, and catalogs every image for quick access and powerful search. Our PhotoFriends are like that friend who always nails the perfect shot—engaging, real, and focused on postable moments, not stiff portraits. Prefer to use your own team? Our DIY mobile cameras let anyone capture high-quality photos, GIFs, and soon videos—no experience needed. Go with DIY, PhotoFriends, or both—PhotoTap gives you fast, flexible, and unforgettable photography, built for modern events. Your event photos are more than memories—they’re powerful marketing tools. Don’t let them collect digital dust—turn them into ROI rockstars.

The Speaking Guild: Elevate your events with top-tier, engaging speakers who inspire and captivate.

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.

Awards, Recognition Items, Promotional Products, Apparal and everything SWAG or BRANDED Successories and Awards.com are trusted suppliers of awards, employee recognition gifts, and branded promotional products for organizations of every size. We offer stocked and custom awards, engraved gifts, service milestones, onboarding kits, event swag, and fully branded corporate gift solutions. Our team supports fast turnarounds, small or large programs, and decorated items with your logo. Whether you need appreciation gifts, premium trophies, or curated swag for events, we make it easy to source high-quality, on-brand products that show gratitude and reinforce your culture.

The Producer's Lounge is a full-service creative agency specializing in event production, video production, and graphic design. We bring ideas to life with innovative solutions, offering tailored services for corporate events, live shows, and branded experiences. Our video production team crafts engaging content from concept to delivery, while our graphic design experts create striking visuals that captivate audiences. At The Producer's Lounge, creativity meets precision to deliver exceptional results that leave a lasting impact, Creating Unforgettable Experiences!