Brian Hilligoss is a highly experienced and accomplished event professional with over 20 years of experience in creating, managing, and executing a wide range of events including conferences, virtual events, trade shows, roadshows, branded campaigns, training, meetings, product launches, and customer events for B2B and B2C clientele. With a proven track record of managing over 2000 programs and 200 brands worldwide, Brian brings strong expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously through cross-functional teams, ensuring measurable goals and ROI.

Additionally, Brian has over 30 years of experience in large-scale entertainment for special events, festivals, theme parks, destination attractions, hospitality, and shows of all kinds. He is a skilled and experienced public speaker, executive speaker coach, and supplier of talent stage direction and sponsorship.

Brian has studied Music and Theater at East Carolina University, worked as an Executive Producer, Senior Creative Director, and Account Director at Hilligoss Production Associates, CPG Agency, Kellen Company, National Barbecue Association, FLIRT Communications, LLC, and Live Marketing. He has also played a key role as Executive Producer at Hilligoss Production Associates and Show Productions Manager at Navy Pier, and as an Entertainment and Attractions Professional at Entertainment Consultant.