Logistics and Operations: Manage venue, convention center, and hotel relationships, including space holds, floor plan approvals, in-house AV and exclusive vendors, union labor rules, and F&B minimums; Lead research, outreach, management, and contracting for comprehensive transportation plans, including flights, ground transport, parking, and shuttle schedules for staff, VIPs, and attendees; Oversee and manage event third party staffing (security, brand ambassadors, registration vendors) including managing RFPs, vendor negotiation and contraction, and event execution.