Location: The Monday Club
Date: April 8
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
About the Summit
In an industry built on service, experience, and trust, protecting your business is just as important as delivering exceptional work.
The Vendor Summit is designed specifically for event professionals to better understand the legal, insurance, and operational frameworks that support a strong and sustainable business.
This is not a lecture. It is a collaborative, solutions-focused session that will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can apply immediately.
What You Will Learn
How to understand and provide Certificates of Insurance
Liability considerations for vendors working at venues
Licensing and permitting requirements by service type
Best practices for contracts, compliance, and risk reduction
How to align with venue expectations and operate professionally within them
Who Should Attend
Wedding and event planners
Caterers and bar service providers
Photographers and videographers
DJs and entertainment professionals
Rental companies and production teams
Florists and creative partners
If you work in events, this summit is designed for you.
Led by Industry Experts
Nikki Keller, Founder of The Venue Assistant, is a nationally recognized advisor known for helping venues create strong, enforceable operational systems. Her work bridges contracts, insurance, and real-world execution, offering valuable insight into how vendors can align with venue expectations.
Spencer Witt, Business Attorney at York Howell, will share guidance on business structure, asset protection, and the key legal elements every vendor should have in place.
Justin Sutton, Founder of Nuptial Risk, has spent over a decade helping venues and event professionals build practical, process-driven approaches to risk, vendor compliance, and insurance alignment.
What Is Included
Light breakfast and refreshments
Expert-led discussions and Q and A
Practical tools and resources
Opportunities to connect with fellow professionals
Can’t Attend in Person
Secure a Zoom Seating Ticket to attend virtually. You will be able to engage with the session and participate in questions in real time.
All attendees will receive a link to the full recording after the session.
Why This Matters
Vendors operate within multiple environments, each with its own requirements, expectations, and liabilities. Understanding how to navigate those responsibilities protects not only your business, but your reputation.
This summit is about building stronger, more aligned partnerships between venues and vendors.
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to keep the experience collaborative and interactive.
Secure your ticket now and join us for a morning of education, connection, and actionable insight.