Hiring The Event Group to facilitate our global summit and event needs exceeded our expectations. Organizing and logistically managing a global summit has so many moving parts including, among others, registration, security, hotel rooms, transportation, AV requirements, food and beverage, and décor. The Event Group made the process seamless. We are now moving into our fifth year with The Event Group and Sheila and her team were quickly able to adapt to the constant changes previously presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic and we were able to safely execute our previous international summits with both in-person and virtual attendees. We can confidently say we look forward to partnering with The Event Group for our annual summit for many years.

Laura Ellsworth and Mark Nordenberg, Co-Chairs
Eradicate Hate Global Summit

I had the pleasure of working with Sheila Weiner and The Event Group during my time at LivePerson. As someone new to planning large, multi-day executive events, Sheila was an invaluable partner. She worked seamlessly with my team and me, truly becoming an extension of our organization. From managing vendors and coordinating site visits to overseeing logistics on-site, Sheila guided us through each phase. Her vast network and years of industry expertise ensured we had access to top-tier vendors, and her calm, professional demeanor kept everything on track, even when faced with eleventh hour changes.

Our executives were consistently impressed with Sheila’s ability to handle all aspects of the events with precision. She was always accessible, no matter the time or day, and her proactive approach ensured smooth execution throughout. The events were universally praised by attendees—many of whom were C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies. They called the events some of the most thoughtfully organized they had ever experienced. Sheila’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence made a lasting impression.

A key asset Sheila brought to the table was her legal background, which enabled us to move quickly through contract negotiations. Our legal team only required minimal review for larger contracts, allowing the process to proceed with greater efficiency. Sheila’s negotiation skills ensured we remained within budget while still fulfilling our vision. Her meticulous approach to budgeting ensured every resource was used effectively, without compromising on quality.

What I valued most was Sheila’s ability to manage every element of the event, from VIP offsites to larger sessions. She and her team took care of every detail, allowing my team to focus on other priorities. Sheila was never afraid to offer her insights when she felt a decision could negatively impact the event, and her guidance always steered us in the right direction.

Sheila is, without a doubt, one of the best in the business. I highly recommend working with her and The Event Group. The experience was exceptional from start to finish.

Lauren Masol, Former Head of Global Revenue Marketing
LivePerson

General session seating with comfortable chairs at LivePerson Spark Annual Meeting
There are so many reasons I have been fortunate to work with Sheila Weiner and the team at The Event Group coordinating logistics of complicated, multi-day conferences for Alcoa and Arconic. They helped us to brainstorm and then execute a myriad of ways to engage our attendees, from implementing complicated agendas with multiple concurrent sessions to creating networking spaces and a game/lounge atmosphere to encourage fun to coordinating logistics to display (and drive) the aluminum-intensive Ford F150 through our event. The Event Group team is collaborative, focused on details, and action-oriented. No matter what your need, they always know who to call, and their strong connections across the event industry means the person on the other end is always happy to assist.

Natalie Gillespie, Former VP – Internal Communications
Alcoa and Arconic

I have personally worked with Sheila Weiner and The Event Group for 3+ years. Their professionalism, attention to detail and overall production value is unmatched in the industry. LivePerson has worked exclusively with TEG for all exec-level events running in North America since early 2017. Our events are attended by VP to C-suite attendees from Fortune 1000 companies around the globe. The experience and overall success of our events are critical to our demand generation strategy. I simply would not trust another event group with the production of these programs. A few areas where TEG is particularly excellent include:
  • Vendor Relationships - We've held events in 10+ large and mid-tier cities and Sheila has excellent contacts in all of them. She has created a strong network who respects and prioritizes her and her team.
  • Negotiation & Budgeting - The TEG team is meticulous about documentation and Sheila is a fierce negotiator. She uses her legal background to ensure contracts are drawn up with the client in mind and consistently negotiates the best pricing.
  • Professionalism - Every member of the TEG team operates with the same standard and consistently goes above and beyond.
Over the past few years, The Event Group has become an extension of our in-house marketing team. I'm not sure what we would do without them. They are the best in the business - I would stronly recommend working with them.

Kate Twilllmann, Senior Marketing Director
LivePerson

The biggest takeaway for me was the flexibility that [The Event Group] provided me with. I had one [original] concept only to have the future location change when we were mid process [planning] for the next year’s event, which switched everything! Your team quickly came up with the new concept for us, switching from Mardi Gras to a Texas inspired theme. It was extremely helpful to see you all being flexible as it is something I do all the time as a meeting professional. You were innovative and creative with the budget, playing to the key items we were looking at to make a large impact to our attendees. Thank you again for being fantastic to collaborate with!

Angie Ahrens, CMP – Senior Director of Meetings & Events
Connect Meetings (formerly Collinson Media)

We very much appreciate the fine job and deft touch you applied to the Rolex functions at this year’s U.S. Golf Open. From food selections to transportation arrangements, we could not have had a better event. All of it was done with grace, aplomb, and cheerful good nature. When next we have a call to be in Pittsburgh, the first call will be to The Event Group. Well done.

Rick Bannerot
Rolex Watch USA
U.S. Golf Open Rolex functions

You are truly a dream maker!

Ashley and Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers

Great party!

Sarah, Duchess of York

A great big thanks for all you have done to make this past weekend so wonderful. The time and effort you put in is remarkable.

Sandy and Prosser Mellon
Ligonier, PA

Please accept our deepest gratitude for all of your help in making MANHATTAN. The Party. the success it was! With your assistance and counsel, we were able to create for our guests an experience that they won’t soon forget! The talent you located for us was phenomenal, the invitation was spectacular and the band was another coup, we literally could’ve danced all night! The party did so much to help us exceed our fundraising goals and build and strengthen our connections in the community.

Ted Pappas
Pittsburgh Public Theater
MANHATTAN. The Party.

From luxury weddings to multi-day conferences for thousands, Sheila and her team have a gift for turning visions (even the vague ones!) into unforgettable realities.

We first crossed paths professionally in 2019, and working with her was everything you hope for in a collaboration: organized, creative, calm under pressure — and just genuinely lovely. She's one of those consummate professionals who somehow manages to make even the most complex logistics feel seamless.

Gustavo Fernandez
Photographer

Sheila and her team are some of the most detail oriented and creative professionals I've had the pleasure of working with in my almost 17 years in events. Regardless of size and scope, The Event Group puts on best in class events and meetings time and time again. I truly enjoy working with them to bring their vision to life!

Kellie Mayrides, CMP – Account Executive
CORT

From the minute I met Sheila, I knew I was working with a planner of the highest efficiency and with the most thoughtful action. She completely understands her client, and handles demanding, immediate attention clients with grace and serenity. She has a remarkable breadth of knowledge across the principles of all her vendors, but also allows the space for each vendor to do what they do. She has the highest standards but is not unkind in demanding them for her client. As a vendor of Sheila’s I’ve appreciated her precision, her kindness, and her loyalty. She creates a peaceful work environment by her own efficiencies in communication – no one is ever unaware of what they should be doing at any moment of an event Sheila is orchestrating. There is such comfort to be found in that. I’m thankful to work with Sheila and really look forward to it every time!

Shaun Roberts – Vice President of Sales
Great Performances

I’ve been an event professional for more than 30 years and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sheila and her team regularly during that time. We have worked together at many high-end events at some of the Pittsburgh area’s most prestigious locations including the Duquesne Club, Carnegie Museum, David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Grand Opening), Point State Park, Heinz Field, O’Reilly Theater and the Heinz History Museum just to name a few. These have all been very complicated events that required coordinating many different vendors, complex timelines, logistics, etc. Frankly, there’s no other team that I’d trust to be able to handle these events other than The Event Group. They are always so organized and extremely professional. My company works with lots of planners, but only Sheila has our well-earned highest level of respect.

Mike Ostrow – Co-Owner and Founder
Entertainment Exchange

In my thirty years producing luxury events, I have yet to see an event planner with a greater commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Every single aspect of any event produced by The Event Group is handled with painstaking attention to detail. Sheila Weiner is simply tireless in her dedication to the flawless execution of her events. There is no one in the industry who is on site earlier or stays later. In working together, it has been my privilege to experience Sheila’s impeccable conduct and integrity as a business woman. I consider her a true leader in our industry. I am not alone – I’ve seen vendors answer her call at all hours of the day or night. When Sheila calls, you answer. Life’s most important events deserve the gold standard and The Event Group continues not only to set that standard but to exceed it. It is my pleasure to highly recommend The Event Group, for they truly have my utmost admiration.

Joe Mineo – Owner and Creative Director
Joe Mineo Creative