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November 8-10, 2026
Hilton New Orleans Riverside HotelNew Orleans, LA

2026 Schedule

Margin Management and Leakage: How to Ensure Maximum Profitability for Every Event

Andrew Gerstel  (Founder & Principal, Gerstel Advisory)
Location: Bridge
Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Track: Financial Insight Group (FIG)
Vault Recording: TBD

Event profitability isn’t always what it seems. With so many moving parts, ever-changing details, and logistics, how can you ensure maximum profitability? This session will explore the full life cycle of an event, from proposal writing and planning to execution and post-event follow-up, to identify areas where margin can leak - or be gained. We’ll look at the major profit centers, departmental responsibilities, and controls that need to be established. Be prepared for an interactive discussion with experience sharing and best practices identified.