FIRST Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Sam Sherman, will present at the BizBash Live: New York Event Innovation Forum on “The 5 Things You Need to Know About Event Security and Emergency Preparedness.” Join Sam for a discussion on how to plan for the unexpected at everything from large events with 10,000+ attendees to small 50 person programs.

The Event Innovation Forum is in its sixth year at BizBash Live, and features the most notable names in the events industry. Covering everything from event design and sponsorships, to social media, to technology, and more, these captivating 15-minute TED-inspired presentations motivate attendees to create breathtaking live experiences and include actionable takeaways.

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Sam Sherman is Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at FIRST. She is responsible for risk & compliance, procurement, and contracting. Sam has delivered global events for over 20 years for clients in fields as varied as technology, education, finance, non-profit, consumer goods, and politics. Sam joined FIRST in 2013 in client relations, and transitioned to a position as the manager of the Planning & Production team before moving into her current role. Sam has been a guest lecturer at Pace University, and most recently spoke at the BizBash Expo and COPE events in New York City on Event Security and on GDPR compliance at Event Tech in Las Vegas.

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