Soundings, known for spurring innovation and unlocking potential in event and hospitality professionals, proudly welcomes Kerry Lambert as Chief Operating Officer at an exciting juncture of expansion and groundbreaking transformation. With a robust background in leading global teams and driving significant revenue growth for event industry powerhouses like Cvent and Freeman, Lambert joins Soundings at a pivotal time of growth and innovation.

With the mission of revolutionizing the way companies work with talent, Soundings, is excited to announce a partnership with Temple University on a novel academic study focused on integrating freelance talent for business events.

THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL // "A return to events requires greater flexibility" Soundings has made it to the August edition of the Meeting Professional! As we head towards an exciting recovery filled with projected major growth, understanding the state of talent is imperative in preparing for the future.

Soundings and the Virtual Events Institute announce exclusive North American partnership to offer freelance meeting and event professionals a launch pad into the world of digital experiences

Soundings Connect to launch Soundings Thrive™, the first of its kind membership-based platform for freelance professionals in the meeting and event industry

Virtual will never replace face-to-face events, but hybrid events are definitely here to stay. While we’re unable to travel, we’re turning to virtual events as a short-term solution for suspended live events. When it’s safe to travel again, we predict hybrid events will be the norm.

THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL // The coronavirus. Is it possible to talk about anything else right now? Yes, because the meeting industry is critical for human connectivity and economies around the world, and we must prepare for what happens next. Here, a cross section of MPI members discuss wellness, F&B trends, diversity and inclusion, staying passionate and, of course, life during a pandemic.

PRESS RELEASE// San Diego, CA (April 27, 2020) Tracy Judge, MS, CMP, founder and chief connector at Soundings Connect, was recognized as a member of Connect Corporate magazine’s “40 Under 40.” The honor highlights the top young professionals in the events industry. Connect Corporate is a national, B2B magazine that provides resources and ideas to professionals and planners in the meetings and events industry.

PRESS RELEASE// San Diego, CA (April 23, 2020) The Hospitality + Events Fight Back coalition (HEFB-20) today announces their latest initiative, a Virtual Hackathon bringing together thought leaders from various industries impacted by the COVID-19 global health crisis. New partners to join the coalition with Syzygy Cities and Soundings Connect include Cvent, Access Destination Services, Hello! Destination Management, Bishop-McCann and The Center for Health Design.

PRESS RELEASE// San Diego, CA (April 8, 2020) In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Syzygy Cities and Soundings Connect today announced the launch of the Hospitality + Events Fight Back Initiative (HEFB-20) made possible by a grant from an anonymous donor. The HEFB-20 initiative is a plan to aid victims of COVID-19, help save lives, and create jobs and business opportunities in the meetings and events industry through the cultivation of Public-Private partnerships and brand diplomacy.

Press Release // San Diego, CA - Nov. 26, 2019- Soundings Connect, an innovative network of freelance meeting & event talent, is excited to announce its partnership with ECPAT-USA, a trailblazing organization committed to raising awareness, advocating for policy and providing community education about human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children around the world.