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Shepard expands solutions network with Sessionboard to simplify event speaker and content management

December 1, 2023 Shepard

ATLANTA, GA – Shepard, an industry-leading event production provider, introduces Sessionboard to its Solutions Network. This speaker and content management solution offers substantial benefits, optimizing event planning, enhancing speaker and session management, and facilitating efficient content distribution.

The advanced Sessionboard platform empowers event organizers to save time, alleviate stress, and expedite content delivery. It simplifies speaker and session management, streamlines content distribution, and provides robust pre-planning tools such as agenda definition, speaker proposal scoring, and communication management.

This addition to the Solutions Network exemplifies Shepard’s commitment to being a trusted partner, consistently elevating the event planning experience. Cory Smith, Shepard’s Vice President of Strategic Services, explains, “This time-efficient solution really comes as a response to our clients’ needs. As events grow in complexity, so does content management. Integrating this comprehensive solution into our suite of services aims to save our clients time and simplify event planning, keeping their priorities at the forefront of all we do.”

Chris Carver, Co-Founder and CEO of Sessionboard, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am thrilled to announce our partnership with Shepard’s Solutions Network. We look forward to partnering with Shepard clients to revolutionize their approach to event technology, streamlining speaker and content management at their events. This collaboration enables us to bring our innovative solutions to an even broader audience and help our mutual clients save hundreds, if not thousands, of organizer hours per show.”

About Shepard

Shepard is a nationwide event production company with a rich legacy dating back to 1905. Specializing in corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and exhibits, Shepard is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and fostering connections through innovative event solutions. With a comprehensive suite of services and employee-ownership model, Shepard is a trusted leader in producing memorable event experiences. To learn more about Shepard, please visit www.shepardes.com. 

About Sessionboard 

Sessionboard is a next generation speaker & content management platform that simplifies the complex workflows and disjointed communications that exist when managing speakers and content. From call for papers, abstract evaluation, awards, applications, agenda, and session creation, collecting speaker assets and integrating content to other systems, Sessionboard helps event organizers work smarter, move faster, and most importantly, save time. 

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