A place where producers and planners of all types of events (in person, virtual, hybrid) can ask questions, get support, be inspired and help one another.

Amanda Aegerter

Position title: Conferences Program Lead, Learning and Talent Development, Office of Human Resources

Email: aaegerter@wisc.edu

Years of experience as an event producer (feel free to specify professionally, as a volunteer, with UW, elsewhere, etc.)

10+ years

Areas of expertise:

  • My position is 90-100% event planning.
  • I typically host events for 100+ people.
  • I manage marketing for my events.
  • Content and speaker curation

I typically plan events for:

  • Faculty/staff
  • General public
  • Organizations (UW/state)

Favorite advice about events:

Event planning can be stressful, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or issues. Stay flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented, even in high-pressure situations.

Amanda is willing to be a mentor! Email for more information.