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International Events
On the Road Again
Seven straight weeks of travel means long flights, big events, and…a backpack that gave up on me mid-trip. Here’s what I learned about travel gear, resilience, and why teamwork makes the journey worth it.
Mar 243 min read
Wow! FIRST Global Athens
The 2024 FIRST Global Challenge in Athens was more than an event—it was history in motion. With 190 countries, four venues, and unforgettable moments, Show Ready Events helped deliver an experience that inspired the next generation of STEM leaders.
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Spring Cleaning Reflections
2024 has been full of travel, long days, and big wins—from Athens to Toronto to Houston. Behind the scenes, it’s teamwork, resilience, and strong client partnerships that make events shine.
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Every Obstacle Is For Good
While planning a city-wide event in Athens, I discovered a Greek saying that stuck with me: “Every obstacle is for good.” It reminded me that challenges—whether in event planning or life—aren’t setbacks, but stepping stones to growth, stronger relationships, and new possibilities.
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Lucky, Happy, And...
Contrary to most social event management companies, SRE spends most of its summer schedule in the planning process for fall, winter and spring shows. We travel, meet key vendors, see new venues, make new friends, and most importantly build the foundation for the “80%”.
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Crazy October
Contrary to most social event management companies, SRE spends most of its summer schedule in the planning process for fall, winter and spring shows. We travel, meet key vendors, see new venues, make new friends, and most importantly build the foundation for the “80%”.
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Global Event Success!
For the past month plus, the SRE team has been engaged in finalizing details for and running dozens of events. Most of these events are FIRST Robotics Competitions, which we have been working on for many, many years.
Apr 17, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics...highlighting our FTAs!
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with some of our peeps, a group of people that the SRE team admire greatly- The FIRST Technical Advisors from the FIRST Robotics Competition or the “FTAs”.
Jan 30, 20182 min read
More Than People Behind a Wall
For the past five years, I have had the luck of being able to work on some events in Mexico.
Oct 24, 20172 min read
Some Reflection
It’s funny when you mix emotions with professionalism.
Apr 3, 20173 min read
Micro Cultures
To me, we have certain cultural consistencies, or at least generalizations that as nations, or states or provinces have regional versions.
Feb 21, 20163 min read
Smiles are free!
I was walking through Mexico City this morning and I noticed something a lot more subtle than the crazy traffic and tons of people in a hurry to get to work.
Mar 3, 20152 min read
IAEE expo! expo!
After attending some great education sessions, I found my highlight of the event.
Dec 24, 20141 min read
Mexico is leading the way in.....Pillow Placement!?!?!?!?
I am lucky to have just spent the last three weeks on the road between Canada and Mexico.
Mar 19, 20142 min read
Unexpected Inspiration - on the road in Canada
While managing an event this past week in Ontario Canada, I had a brief fight with every event manager’s onsite demons- stress and fatigue.
Mar 10, 20142 min read
Summer Newsletter
The summer is a great time for Show Ready Events.
Jul 9, 20122 min read
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