作为一名独立活动组织者，如何取得成功 (Thriving As An Independent Event Organizer)

Recorded On: 03/25/2026

与行业资深人士 Jennifer D. Collins（CMP）和 Necoya L. Tyson（CEM-AP、CGMP、CCEP）一起探索充满活力的独立活动组织世界。本次研讨会将重点介绍独立组织者所面临的各种机遇，以及如何与协会和大型组织进行有效合作。您将获得宝贵的实践经验，了解行之有效的最佳实践，并学习避免关键错误的方法，从而帮助您在独立活动领域建立成功且可持续的职业生涯。

学习目标：

了解独立活动组织者可扮演的各种角色并把握各种机遇，包括如何有效地增强协会或大型组织内部的团队实力。

应用最佳实践管理独立活动项目，从初步规划到执行，确保无缝协作并取得成功。

认识到独立活动组织者面临的常见陷阱和挑战，并制定策略来避免或克服这些障碍。

IAEE 网络研讨会面向会员免费开放，非会员需支付 49 美元。

Explore the dynamic world of independent event organizing with industry veterans Jennifer D. Collins, CMP, and Necoya L. Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP. This session will highlight the diverse opportunities available to independent organizers and how they can effectively collaborate with associations and larger organizations. Gain invaluable insights into proven best practices and learn critical mistakes to avoid, helping you build a successful and sustainable career as an independent event professional.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the various roles and opportunities available to independent event organizers, including how to effectively augment teams within associations or larger organizations.
Apply best practices for managing independent event projects, from initial planning through execution, to ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
Recognize common pitfalls and challenges faced by independent event organizers and develop strategies to avoid or overcome these obstacles.

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49.

Necoya L. Tyson, CEM-AP, CGMP, CCEP

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Lightsey Event Solutions

Necoya Tyson, CEM-AP, CCEP, CGMP, CWP is the Founder and CEO of Lightsey Event Solutions (LES), a leading conference and tradeshow management firm. With a passion for creating unparalleled event experiences and a keen understanding of the intricacies of the industry, Necoya has built a reputation for excellence and innovation. Having started LES from the ground up, Necoya brings a wealth of expertise in tradeshow logistics, strategic planning, and client relationship management. With a career spanning almost 20 years in the tradeshow and event management sector, she has successfully overseen the execution of numerous high-profile events, earning the trust of clients and industry partners alike.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Necoya is an active participant in industry associations and forums, contributing her insights to further elevate the standards of tradeshow management. She is a graduate of Shaw University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. She is also a certified corporate event planner (CCEP), certified exhibition manager-advanced professional (CEM-AP) and certified government meetings professional (CGMP).

Jennifer D. Collins, CMP, DES

President and CEO

JDC Events

Jennifer D. Collins, CMP, DES, has built a company that produces engagement-driven live, hybrid and virtual events for Fortune 100, leading associations and federal government clients. A 25-year veteran of designing events that spark change, Jennifer is the recipient of numerous awards and national recognition, including BizBash 500 List of Most Influential Event Professionals; Smart Women in Meetings Award; Women of Color Achievement Award and ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the top meeting and event planning companies since 2006. Jennifer is regularly featured in select media as an industry expert and is the internationally best-selling author of Events Spark Change: A Guide to Designing Powerful and Engaging Events, which offers sage advice on how to build impactful events. Jennifer graduated from The American University, School of Communication with a B.A. in Public Communication.