Mike Stengel of Encore offers consultative tips on how to focus tech investments on the infrastructure, ideas and technical talent that make the entire hotel event space profitable.
LOS ANGELES – Mike Stengel, senior vice president of strategic partnerships & venue relations for Encore talks strategies for capturing a bigger share of the growth in larger meetings in this exclusive interview at ALIS 2025. Listen in as he outlines infrastructural and networking recommendations to answer planners’ demands for immersive experiences that move beyond the ballroom to spaces throughout the hotel. From rigging inspections and internet management services to power distribution drops and LED walls, drill down on his checklist of the infrastructural requirements that anticipate planners’ needs for high-impact visuals attendees will still be talking about when they return to their offices and digital branding that can significantly boost ROI. Tap into the latest trends in moving signals from point-to-point without cables or wires and get clued in on what’s working and what may need an update. Then, find out how Encore is focusing on the human touch in optimized tech solutions with cutting-edge HR programs that solve issues from scheduling to seasonality.