by Michelle Metter | Jan 28, 2026 | events
As leaders in the global live media and events industry, we spend a lot of time thinking about how people connect — not just inside a ballroom or on an expo floor, but across an entire ecosystem. For us, events aren’t standalone moments. They’re part of a larger...
by Michelle Metter | Jan 28, 2026 | events
At Fast Forward, I’ve always believed that mentorship shows up in the moments where trust meets opportunity. When I was asked to recommend panelists for SISO, Lisa Mae immediately came to mind. It would be her first time speaking on a stage like that — a meaningful...
by Kristin Martinez | Jan 28, 2026 | events
When you run lean, every hour counts and every decision delayed has a ripple effect. After recently losing two key operations team members to exciting new roles (Proof we train them well!), I found myself facing a familiar challenge: a growing list of day-to-day...
by Michelle Metter | Dec 17, 2025 | events
One of the most important responsibilities we have as leaders is making time—not just to build what’s next, but to invest in who will build it. At Fast Forward, mentorship isn’t a talking point; it’s a practice. That means creating real access, real responsibility,...
by Michelle Metter | Dec 17, 2025 | events
The global live media and events sector is undergoing a profound transformation — shaped by new technologies, shifting audience expectations, and the rapid pace at which ideas move. But amidst all this change, one truth remains constant: industries rise or fall on the...
by Casey Clements | Oct 26, 2023 | events, pr
Fast Forward Events Announces Record-Breaking Registration Numbers and the Expanded Beverage Expo at SommCon 2023 San Diego, CA [October 16, 2023]– SommCon®, the leading conference and expo for wine and adult beverage professionals produced by Fast Forward Events,...
