Pioneering the Future of Events
In the world of event production, innovation is about anticipating not just what’s next, but what’s possible. This forward-thinking approach is shared by the 11 planners, designers, and producers featured in our Industry Innovators 2025 list. These industry trailblazers are not afraid to take risks, closely follow trends, and forge their own paths. From shipping thousands of decor items across the Atlantic on a commercial freighter to creating a mile-long red carpet for a TV promotion, this creative group is moving the industry forward in exciting new ways.
The featured innovators include:
- Austin James, Founder & Head of Experience Design and Architecture at Curious Fox LLC
- Catlin Choate & Alina Skonieczny, Managing Partners & Co-Founders of CAT/ALINA Productions
- David Landgraf, Event Producer & Chief Experience Officer at Make It Happen Mgmt
- Dee Lee, Event Producer at Dee Lee Designs
- Liron David, Founder & CEO of Eventique
- Penny Haas, Owner & Lead Planner at Penny Haas LLC
- Tchernavia Sessum, Lead Producer at The T. Ronise Group
- Treasa Leigh Brown, Founder & Creative Director at Leigh Event Group
- Ty Kuppig, Founder & Creative Director at TYGER Productions
- Vivienne Errington-Barnes, CEO & Founder of Shift + Alt Events
These professionals are redefining the boundaries of live experiences through their innovative thinking and creative approaches. To learn more about what drew them to the industry, how they define ‘innovation,’ and their most memorable events, explore their profiles.
About the Industry Innovators List
Our Industry Innovators features are carefully curated by our editorial team using a variety of resources. The selection goes beyond the most well-known names in the industry, focusing on professionals who are truly pushing the boundaries of live events with their innovative thinking. Those who have previously been named BizBash Innovators are not eligible for this list. You can view our full Industry Innovators Hall of Fame here.
