Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP

Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP

Meridian, Idaho, United States
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Host of the "Events Demystified Podcast" and founder of Tree-Fan Events LLC, Fit Mindful…

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  • Corporate event trends 2024: Navigating the evolution of professional gatherings with AI

    Idaho Business Review

    As businesses adapt to a dynamic world, corporate events in 2024 transcend the traditional. Corporate events are undergoing a significant transformation in 2024, driven by technology and changing attendee preferences. Key shifts include the dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in event management and on creating immersive, personalized and format-specific experiences. These trends serve as guideposts, ensuring events remain impactful, memorable and aligned with evolving needs and…

    As businesses adapt to a dynamic world, corporate events in 2024 transcend the traditional. Corporate events are undergoing a significant transformation in 2024, driven by technology and changing attendee preferences. Key shifts include the dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in event management and on creating immersive, personalized and format-specific experiences. These trends serve as guideposts, ensuring events remain impactful, memorable and aligned with evolving needs and expectations.

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  • Biohacking for Event Professionals: Harnessing the Power of Your Natural Rhythms

    Smart Meetings

    As event and meeting professionals, our lives are filled with tight schedules, constant travel, and the pressure to perform at our best, often leaving little room for self-care. For women, understanding and aligning with your body’s natural rhythms can be a game-changer in managing these demands. Our menstrual cycle is much more than just menstruation.

    It’s a dynamic process driven by a delicate balance of hormones that influence every aspect of our well-being—from mood and energy levels…

    As event and meeting professionals, our lives are filled with tight schedules, constant travel, and the pressure to perform at our best, often leaving little room for self-care. For women, understanding and aligning with your body’s natural rhythms can be a game-changer in managing these demands. Our menstrual cycle is much more than just menstruation.

    It’s a dynamic process driven by a delicate balance of hormones that influence every aspect of our well-being—from mood and energy levels to strength, cravings, and mental clarity. By understanding these hormonal shifts, you can tailor your workload, travel plans, and projects to optimize both your professional performance and personal health.

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  • 2024 Smart Speaker Awards: Wellness Wizards Category

    Smart Meetings Magazine

    Speaker One Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZdzB6KaW2Z58XY73jEvI4ND5HlzMgawv/view?usp=drive_link
    Topics: AI for Events, Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Build Your Confidence and Career in a Male-Dominated Industry, Flexing Success: Power-lifting Your Biz with Mental & Physical Fitness, Next-Level High-Value Event Production Tips.

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  • How Are You Using AI in Your Day-to-Day Job?

    BizBash

    It's been about a year and a half since ChatGPT launched, making AI more accessible to the masses. Here, Anca shares how she's using the technology in their day-to-day roles. "In my role, AI tools are integral to nearly every aspect of event planning, marketing, and production management. I utilize SparkAI and HiveGPT AI agents for comprehensive event planning tasks such as agenda management and budget development. AV Production GPT specifically aids in detailed production planning, ensuring…

    It's been about a year and a half since ChatGPT launched, making AI more accessible to the masses. Here, Anca shares how she's using the technology in their day-to-day roles. "In my role, AI tools are integral to nearly every aspect of event planning, marketing, and production management. I utilize SparkAI and HiveGPT AI agents for comprehensive event planning tasks such as agenda management and budget development. AV Production GPT specifically aids in detailed production planning, ensuring that all audiovisual elements are seamlessly integrated. Max.AI is crucial for maintaining engagement on LinkedIn and crafting precise email responses. Bardeen automates repetitive tasks and enhances lead generation, while also streamlining podcast production processes." Read more.

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  • Using AI to Make Event Planning Easier and More Efficient

    The Association AI

    This article begins with a crucial premise, or disclaimer, that illuminates the nuanced role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our professional landscapes. The advent of AI is not about technology replacing human jobs but rather providing a competitive edge for event professionals who skillfully leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that AI is just a tool in our expansive toolkit. Without the human element, AI’s…

    This article begins with a crucial premise, or disclaimer, that illuminates the nuanced role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our professional landscapes. The advent of AI is not about technology replacing human jobs but rather providing a competitive edge for event professionals who skillfully leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that AI is just a tool in our expansive toolkit. Without the human element, AI’s efforts at planning an event can be mediocre at best. The essence of event planning is human creativity and touch—people prefer working with people.

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  • Wellness Experience in Arizona: Embrace the Challenges

    Smart Meetings

    Movement Moments - Since “healthy” means something different to every participant, attendees were given agency to choose their level of intensity during team-building activities. Whether they joined a Be You Disco experience with a guided dancing exercise to release baggage and inspire trust or a #fit4events bodyweight wellness movement activity with Anca Platon Trifan, the goal was to stimulate mind and muscle together. The shared experience of pushing boundaries brought people together and…

    Movement Moments - Since “healthy” means something different to every participant, attendees were given agency to choose their level of intensity during team-building activities. Whether they joined a Be You Disco experience with a guided dancing exercise to release baggage and inspire trust or a #fit4events bodyweight wellness movement activity with Anca Platon Trifan, the goal was to stimulate mind and muscle together. The shared experience of pushing boundaries brought people together and brought a sense of accomplishment. In fact, movement was peppered throughout the agenda, including opportunities for yoga, barre and access to a world-class gym on-property.

    Read More: https://www.smartmeetings.com/meeting-planning/156611/new-group-focuses-on-physical-mental-and-career-health-of-meeting-profs

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  • Women's History Month Spotlight: Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP

    Creative Canvas Productions

    Anca Platon Trifan, the founder and CEO of Tree-Fan Events, is celebrated during Women's History Month for her innovative contributions to the event production industry. Starting her journey in Romania with a passion for radio, Anca self-educated in equipment and programming through college. Her ambition led her to the United States, where she further honed her audiovisual production skills through scholarship training in New Jersey. Anca's early career included foundational experiences such as…

    Anca Platon Trifan, the founder and CEO of Tree-Fan Events, is celebrated during Women's History Month for her innovative contributions to the event production industry. Starting her journey in Romania with a passion for radio, Anca self-educated in equipment and programming through college. Her ambition led her to the United States, where she further honed her audiovisual production skills through scholarship training in New Jersey. Anca's early career included foundational experiences such as coiling cables and repairing computers, which allowed her to immerse herself in the technical aspects of production. Her determination and self-reliance were pivotal as she navigated the male-dominated AV field, eventually working with A-list celebrities and launching Tree-Fan Events in Portland, OR. Anca also created the Events: Demystified Podcast, leveraging her platform to share knowledge and foster communities such as Women Behind The Scenes in Events and Fit Mindful Mavens. These initiatives aim to empower event professionals to excel in their careers while maintaining mental and physical wellness.

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  • Founder Stories: Anca Platon Trifan, ‘My Journey To Reinventing Events’

    EPN Journal

    Anca Platon Trifan's journey in the event production industry exemplifies resilience and innovation. Starting with humble beginnings coiling cables, Trifan's passion led her to work with A-list celebrities and navigate the challenges of burnout. This adversity catalyzed the founding of Tree-Fan Events and the Events Demystified Podcast, turning challenges into opportunities. Amidst the pandemic, her agency adapted quickly, becoming a virtual event expert. Trifan has also embraced AI, becoming a…

    Anca Platon Trifan's journey in the event production industry exemplifies resilience and innovation. Starting with humble beginnings coiling cables, Trifan's passion led her to work with A-list celebrities and navigate the challenges of burnout. This adversity catalyzed the founding of Tree-Fan Events and the Events Demystified Podcast, turning challenges into opportunities. Amidst the pandemic, her agency adapted quickly, becoming a virtual event expert. Trifan has also embraced AI, becoming a thought leader and consultant. Beyond technology, she's building communities to support women in the industry and promote mental and physical well-being. Trifan's story is marked by constant reinvention, facing the trials of a male-dominated field with grit. Her personal and professional evolution, symbolized by a phoenix tattoo, underscores her journey of perseverance. Now, with the #FIT4Events framework, she aims to transform the event industry by integrating futuristic production, AI technology, and fostering thriving audiences and teams. Trifan invites event professionals to join her in revolutionizing the industry, advocating for wellness and innovation.

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  • New Group Focuses on Physical, Mental and Career Health of Meeting Profs

    Smart Meetings Magazine

    5 exercises to keep you fit while traveling to events
    Physical and mental fitness are the foundation of a healthy events career. 2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner and Tree-Fan Events CEO Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, started a new group called “Fit Mindful Mavens: Where Boardroom Brilliance Meets Fit Resilience” to help event producers manage their personal needs while advancing their careers.

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    5 exercises to keep you fit while traveling to events
    Physical and mental fitness are the foundation of a healthy events career. 2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner and Tree-Fan Events CEO Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, started a new group called “Fit Mindful Mavens: Where Boardroom Brilliance Meets Fit Resilience” to help event producers manage their personal needs while advancing their careers.

    Read More: https://www.smartmeetings.com/meeting-planning/160006/wellness-experience-in-arizona-embrace-the-challenges

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  • 2023 Catalyst Award Winners, Quantum Leap: Anca Platon Trifan

    Smart Meetings Magazine

    Anca Platon Trifan, the founder and CEO of Tree-Fan Events, is driven by a passion for blending creativity, technology, and human connection in event production. Leveraging her expertise in AV production and innovative technologies, she aims to craft immersive experiences that resonate emotionally with participants. Trifan's leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, fostering teamwork for collective success, and she is a strong advocate for empowering women in tech and production…

    Anca Platon Trifan, the founder and CEO of Tree-Fan Events, is driven by a passion for blending creativity, technology, and human connection in event production. Leveraging her expertise in AV production and innovative technologies, she aims to craft immersive experiences that resonate emotionally with participants. Trifan's leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, fostering teamwork for collective success, and she is a strong advocate for empowering women in tech and production industries. Her approach to enhancing event experiences focuses on narrative crafting, utilizing cutting-edge tech, and emphasizing mental and physical wellness for all involved. Trifan's significant contributions to the hospitality industry have been recognized with awards, underscoring her innovative event strategies and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through her podcast "Events: Demystified," she shares insights into creating transformative events. Trifan is now focusing on integrating wellness into corporate events and pursuing professional bodybuilding, reflecting her belief in the interconnection of physical and professional well-being.

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  • Inspiring Women in Event Production

    Skift Meetings

    Anca Platon Trifan, founder, creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events & head of Events: Demystified podcast, on increasing female representation in event production, collaborating with competitors, and the importance of physical and mental fitness.

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  • A Band of Female Event Producers: Anca Platon Trifan

    Smart Meetings Magazine

    Anca Trifan, founder of Tree-fan Events, is challenging stereotypes in the event production industry, emphasizing the importance of language in shaping perceptions and opportunities for women in AV. Starting her career in Romania, Trifan's self-taught journey in audiovisual production led her to the U.S., where she navigated multiple jobs to pursue her passion. Despite often being the only woman on technical teams, Trifan's resilience has been key to her success. She highlights significant…

    Anca Trifan, founder of Tree-fan Events, is challenging stereotypes in the event production industry, emphasizing the importance of language in shaping perceptions and opportunities for women in AV. Starting her career in Romania, Trifan's self-taught journey in audiovisual production led her to the U.S., where she navigated multiple jobs to pursue her passion. Despite often being the only woman on technical teams, Trifan's resilience has been key to her success. She highlights significant barriers for women in the field, including training stigmas and the logistical challenges of balancing family responsibilities with demanding work schedules. Trifan's experience underscores the need for support systems and community among women in AV, driving her to connect with others and advocate for change. Now leading her own company, she strives for a work-life balance while championing diversity and inclusion in the industry, hopeful that collective voices will catalyze progress towards recognizing and valuing women's contributions as "AV techs" rather than "AV guys."

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  • 2022 Connect x BizBash 40 Under 40: Anca Trifan

    BizBash

    Anca Trifan, CMP, DES, is the 39-year-old founder, creator and technical event producer at Tree-Fan Events. She's based in Boise, Idaho.

    What I do:
    I am the founder, creator and technical event producer of Tree-Fan Events, a boutique event planning and production agency that is offering event planning consultation, experience design and production management for live, virtual and hybrid events. I am also the host of “Events: Demystified,” a tactical podcast for anyone in the events…

    Anca Trifan, CMP, DES, is the 39-year-old founder, creator and technical event producer at Tree-Fan Events. She's based in Boise, Idaho.

    What I do:
    I am the founder, creator and technical event producer of Tree-Fan Events, a boutique event planning and production agency that is offering event planning consultation, experience design and production management for live, virtual and hybrid events. I am also the host of “Events: Demystified,” a tactical podcast for anyone in the events industry—beginner or pro—where entrepreneurs, event professionals, influencers and event industry leaders from the community share their personal and professional experiences with our audience.

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  • From Transylvania, Romania To Boise, Idaho: Anca P Trifan

    Podcast Magazine

    Anca Trifan's story is a remarkable narrative of achieving the American Dream through resilience and perseverance. Arriving in the US in 2003 with only $150, she left behind her familiar life in Romania for a future filled with unknowns. Raised in a small Transylvanian town, Anca's early experiences in her father's repair shop and as a multi-talented radio station worker laid the foundation for her passion in audio-visual (AV) production. Despite initial hardships in America, including an…

    Anca Trifan's story is a remarkable narrative of achieving the American Dream through resilience and perseverance. Arriving in the US in 2003 with only $150, she left behind her familiar life in Romania for a future filled with unknowns. Raised in a small Transylvanian town, Anca's early experiences in her father's repair shop and as a multi-talented radio station worker laid the foundation for her passion in audio-visual (AV) production. Despite initial hardships in America, including an expensive limo ride mistaken for a taxi and walking miles for groceries, her resolve never wavered. Anca's journey took her from New York to Los Angeles, where she immersed herself in the AV and event production industry, traditionally dominated by men. Now based in Boise, Idaho, Anca has established a successful event planning and production company. Her commitment extends beyond business success; through her podcast, EVENTS: demystified, she mentors women and amplifies voices in the AV industry, advocating for inclusivity and empowering women with knowledge and representation. Anca's life exemplifies the essence of the American Dream, marked by steadfast determination, a passion for AV production, and a dedication to fostering inclusivity and mentorship.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2024 Best of the Stage: Smart Speaker Award Winner

    Smart Meetings

    From AI to Wellness, these keynotes mastered the stage with expertise and inspiration. Savvy meeting professionals know that there is no one best speaker in the world. The perfect face for your event is one who aligns with the vision of your program, delivers your message in a memorable way, fits your budget and works with you to achieve your attendance, visibility and program goals.

  • 2024 #empowHERaccess Awards Finalist

    Women In Cloud

    You’ve been named a Finalist for the 2024 #empowHERaccess Prestigious awards Congratulations to all the amazing finalists – your dedication and achievements inspire me every day! Join me in celebrating this journey and the remarkable impact we are making together. Let’s continue to drive change, foster inclusivity, and create a more equitable future for all.
    Official Announcement: https://lnkd.in/dNm36EgH

  • 2023 Catalyst Award: Quantum Leap Category Winner

    Smart Meetings

    This award celebrates the critical role you played in advancing the entire industry, your communities, and the individual meetings that have come into your gravitational pull over the last year.

  • 2023 Entrepreneur Award Smart Women in Meetings Winner

    Smart Meetings

    Entrepreneur Award for Smart Women in Meetings 2023

  • 2023 Event Management Company of the Year Winner

    Corporate Live Wire

    Corporate Live Wire's West Coast USA Prestige Program has shortlisted Tree-Fan Events for the
    category, Event Management Company of the Year - and you have been selected
    as our 2022/23 winner. Congratulations!

  • 2022 #40under40 Event Professional Award Winner

    BizBash + Connect Meetings

    #40under40 BizBash Connect Corporate Meetings Award

  • 2022 #womentowatch Award Winner

    Meetings Today

    2022 #womentowatch award honoree

  • 2021 Quickest Virtual Event Pivot

    Untethered

    Quickest Virtual Event Pivot by Untethered for 2021

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