How do the most successful B2B brands use small, curated dinners to generate pipeline, accelerate deals, and build deep customer relationships? In this panel discussion, hosted by moderator Hong Nuin (CEO & Founder, Shiloh Events), three industry leaders break down exactly how intimate, community-driven gatherings are reshaping event strategy. Featuring: • Denise Hibbard – Zapier • Ian Gomez – • Jonathan Kazarian – Excel Events What you’ll learn: - Why intimate, curated dinners outperform large events for connection, insight, and pipeline acceleration - How industry leaders use community-driven gatherings to create peer support and honest conversation - What makes small-format events highly scalable — even for lean teams - How to measure ROI through influenced revenue, expansion deals, and meeting conversions - Why one dinner can generate enough revenue to fund an entire year of programming - Proven tactics to drive attendance: curated invite lists, personalized outreach, and white-glove logistics