Location: The Monday Club, San Luis Obispo
April 7 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
About the Summit
In an industry centered around celebration, hospitality, and alcohol service, risk management is essential.
Join us for a collaborative, solutions-focused summit designed for venue owners, managers, and event vendors to better understand the legal, insurance, and operational frameworks that protect your business.
This is not a lecture. It is a working session built to give you clarity, confidence, and actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.
What You Will Learn
Understanding Certificates of Insurance and how to properly review them
Liability considerations for venues and vendors in California
Licensing and permitting requirements across different service categories
Best practices for contracts, compliance, and risk reduction
Real-world scenarios and how to handle them professionally and legally
Who Should Attend
Venue owners and managers
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
Why This Matters
The event industry operates in a high-liability environment. The more proactive and informed we are as a community, the stronger and more protected our businesses become.
This summit is about raising the standard together.
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.
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.