Ready. Set. Impact.
Events have power. The power to connect and inspire.
When people come together, ideas take root. Relationships are built. Real change happens.
With imagination and skill, the latest technology, and a passion for excellence, we create innovative event solutions.
Our global team of creators, innovators and experts, we transform events into immersive, collaborative experiences that deliver real results.
Encore. Events that Transform.
Our Story
What We Do
We’ve been creating memorable event experiences that connect and inspire, and engage and transform organizations for decades. With a customer-first mindset and a hospitality focus, we have an unmatched breadth and depth of event production services to support our customers through every step in the event planning and management process.
In partnership with event planners, hotels, venues, agencies and staging customers, we create and execute thousands of events annually – in person, virtual and hybrid – of any size, at any venue, anywhere in the world. Our core values are embedded in our DNA, and our team members are innovators and collaborators at heart – highly trained experts that intuitively combine creative, production and technology services to deliver unparalleled service excellence for you.
Encore Global
We have aligned our portfolio of companies under a new master brand and assumed the name Encore. With a global footprint reaching more than 20 countries, we have experienced tremendous growth in recent years, extending the solutions we provide customers to create in-person, virtual and hybrid event experiences.
Global Reach. Local Insight
Our global and local network of industry experts allow us to offer something no one else can. You get the expertise of a partner that understands local nuances with the vast resources of a global leader to deliver the same level of service excellence, time after time, — no matter where your event takes you.
Whether it be a hotel, convention center, restaurant, museum, or other event space, we have global reach to deliver a consistent experience and measurable results
A World of Resources
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- Thousands of industry leading experts
- 2,100+ In-house venue locations in 23 countries
- Global network of regional warehouses
- Global production capabilities
- 1.7 Million in-person, virtual and hybrid events produced annually
- #1 Provider to hotel chains
- Award-winning event technology solutions
Consistency Means
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- A unified experience for you and your participants in any venue or location.
- A partner that has knowledge and understanding of your event goals.
- Saving time on on-boarding new team members for every event.
- A clear understanding of your brand and message.
Purpose, Mission, Values
The Encore brand is built on the foundation of our purpose, mission and values. We represent these ideals in the way we serve our customers and team members globally.
To connect and inspire people.
To be an invaluable partner on our customers’ journeys
To deliver world class service, see the big picture, value people, drive results and do the right thing.
We are Different
Innovation
Through relentless research and thought leadership our designated teams set the industry standards in innovation.
Collaboration
Listening closely to our customers is key to developing a highly personalized approach to each event partnership.
Expertise
With a rich heritage of end-to-end solutions and in-house capabilities, our passionate teams are highly skilled at delivering measurable results.
Excellence
No matter where you are in the world, our commitment to customer service and operational excellence is unparalleled.
1.7 Million
IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENTS PRODUCED ANNUALLY
10+
YEARS SPECIALIZING IN HYBRID AND VIRTUAL EVENT PRODUCTION
80
YEARS IN
INDUSTRY
2,100
IN-HOUSE VENUE LOCATIONS IN MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES
Leadership
Our leadership team of seasoned hospitality-focused experts define industry standards around the world.
Ben Erwin
Ben Erwin was named CEO of Encore in August 2020. This leadership role follows him becoming President in October 2018. He is responsible for driving t... Learn More
Becky Sheehan
Becky Sheehan joined Encore as Chief Financial Officer in January 2020. Sheehan is responsible for all global financial aspects of Encore. She oversee... Learn More
Cathy Schlosberg
Cathy Schlosberg was named SVP, Marketing, of Encore in June 2019. She is responsible for global marketing, brand, customer experience, insights, comm... Learn More
Charlie Young
Charlie Young joined Encore in June 2016 as its Chief Human Resources Officer. He is responsible for all areas of Human Resources, includin... Learn More
Tara Higgins
Her focus and expertise has been and continues to be driving services to customers that offer ultimate value and return on their objectives as we cont... Learn More
Whit Markowitz
Whit Markowitz joined Encore in July 2000 (then PSAV) as its Chief Legal Officer. He is responsible for the legal, compliance and risk management depa... Learn More
Dustin Worley
With more than 16 years of experience across consulting, investment banking, private equity investing and operational leadership, Dustin Worley serves... Learn More
David Campbell
David Campbell is Encore Canada’s most senior executive responsible for developing strategies, driving growth, maintaining operational excelle... Learn More
Mike Stengel
Mike Stengel was named Encore’s Senior Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Venue Relations in September 2020. He leads Encore’s focus on develo... Learn More
Darius Vaskelis
Darius leads Encore’s global IT organizations and is responsible for expansion and development of Encore's digital products organizations. He has bu... Learn More
Nik Rudge
Nik Rudge joined Encore in November 2018 as Managing Director – International, to lead and further develop Encore’s EMEA based business and to ide... Learn More
Neal Tritton
Neal Tritton was appointed Encore Mexico’s Managing Director in February 2020. His extensive experience and ability as a leader in various secto... Learn More
Tony Chamberlain
As Managing Director of Encore Event Technologies in the Asia Pacific Region, I am responsible for leading high-performing leadership teams and implem... Learn More
Malcolm Craig
My role as Chief Financial Officer for Encore Event Technologies sees me responsible for the financial management of the organisation, providing infor... Learn More
Philip Gardner
Phil Gardner is the Chief Information Officer at Encore Event Technologies Group, leading the IT and Procurements Departments. In his 12 years at Enco... Learn More
Nicole Russell
As General Manager of NSW & ACT, I’m responsible for leading the Encore offices to achieve strategic objectives and operational excellence throu... Learn More
Andrew MacColl
As Production & Procurement Manager, I strive to keep Encore at the forefront of innovation and event technology. I believe innovation is only ... Learn More
Adele Symonds
I’ve been the Marketing Director for Asia Pacific for over five years, managing all aspects of marketing for the business, based in the Sydney head ... Learn More
Brien Keys
As Regional General Manager for South West Australia, I lead the teams across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern ... Learn More
Stuart Buchanan
As Area Director of the Australian Capital Territory region, I work to build a skilled team who drive quality delivery and event outcomes which exceed... Learn More
Tim Keeling
My role as General Manager of Queensland, New Zealand and Fiji sees me responsible for the day-to-day delivery of our events across these regions. ... Learn More
Michael Magafa
As National Sales Director, my job is to ensure all our clients have an exceptional experience when using our services to coordinate an event. My ... Learn More
Adam Blyth
As Area Director of the Encore operations in Fiji, I lead a team of brilliant minds in exceeding our client’s expectations in every event we are a p... Learn More
Intrado Digital Media and Encore Enter Strategic Partnership to Lead the Future of Business Events
Global industry leaders combine production and technology services to deliver unmatched event experiences for virtual and in-person audiences Islandia, NY and Schiller Park, IL – June 29, 2021 – Intrado Corporation (“Intrado” or the “Company”), a global leader in technology-enabled services, and Encore, a leading global event production company, today announced a strategic partnership between … Read More
Global Leaders Cvent and Encore Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Unique End-to-End Virtual and Hybrid Events Solution
Partnership combines Cvent’s leading event marketing and management platform and Encore’s global production capabilities to help organizations deliver more engaging and impactful experiences SCHILLER PARK, Ill., and TYSONS, VA., June 15, 2021 – Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, and Encore (created through the merger of Encore and PSAV), a leading global … Read More
Encore partners with Mediaplanet for Future of Virtual and Hybrid Events
Encore are proud to partner with Mediaplanet for its Future of Virtual and Hybrid Events campaign! So much has changed in the events and meetings industry in the past 15 months, with many of the innovations brought about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic likely to affect the future of the industry. This campaign … Read More