Bentonville's Unconventional Conventions: Redefining Conference Experiences

07/26/24 • 19 min

A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Join this chat with Visit Bentonville's VP of Communications Alison Nation and Katie Holden from Versapay about their insights and the planning process from Versapay’s recent Homecoming gathering.

Alison shares how Bentonville is redefining the conference experience with its groundbreaking Unconventional Conventions. From unique venues blended with efficiency and immersive experiences to seeing our city through nature, food, and art, the Unconventional Convention solves logistical challenges and encourages connection.

Katie shares her personal reflections on Versapay's first-ever company gathering in Bentonville, highlighting memorable moments that created a powerful impact on company culture and collaboration. Tune in for a deep dive into how Bentonville offers a canvas for setting a new standard for impactful, engaging events!

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Join this chat with Visit Bentonville's VP of Communications Alison Nation and Katie Holden from Versapay about their insights and the planning process from Versapay’s recent Homecoming gathering.

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Transcript

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Welcome to A New American Town , a podcast presented by Visit Bentonville . I'm your host , Beth Bobbitt , broadcasting from Haxton Road Studio , and today we're pulling back the curtain a bit to hear a case study about a new tourism approach known as unconventional conventions . Our guests include Visit Bentonville's own VP of Communication , Alison Nation , and Katie Holden , head o