AWPA’s Annual Wedding Industry Wide Event
this event is open to all austin area wedding planners & vendors.
REGISTRATION will close on tuesday, august 11that 11:59pm.
Event Emergency Preparedness
No event professional wants to encounter a major emergency, yet preparation is the single most powerful tool we have. Whether you’re onsite all day, arriving before doors open, or overseeing a team who is onsite throughout an event, we invite all Austin‑area event professionals to join this essential conversation.
Through real‑world examples, our panelists will explore how to monitor evolving weather threats, determine when and how to evacuate, coordinate with first responders, maintain crowd safety, navigate insurance claims, and support recovery efforts after the unexpected. You’ll gain practical strategies to protect your clients, guests, team, and business when things don’t go according to plan. This interactive session will deliver actionable insights to help you confidently prepare for, manage, and recover from event emergencies.
Panelist Experts Include:
Andrew Leavitt, Ironic Reports – Event Weather
Matthew Reid – Evacuations, First Responders & Crowd Control
Brian Kelly, Brite Co. – Wedding & Event Insurance
tuesday, AUGUST 18TH
10:45am-1:00pm
HOTEL VIATA
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Complimentary parking available in the hotel garage.
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