
Agenda
Track
From Chaos to Control: Access Management and Governance That Scales
Justin Wittrock
Wednesday September 16, 2026 13:15 - 14:00 EDT Richardson CD
Enterprise
Inquiry to Confirmed: Driving Event Bookings in Elite
Michelle Hannaford
Wednesday September 16, 2026 13:15 - 14:00 EDT Richardson B
Elite
Rethinking Event Finance: A Hands-On Workshop on Finance AI
Seth Halvaksz
Wednesday September 16, 2026 13:15 - 14:00 EDT Richardson A
Enterprise
A working session on the finance work nobody wants to do twice: reconciliation, event-level cost, month-end. We'll preview the direction and the early designs then hand it to the room. If you own the numbers at your venue, this is where you get to change what we build before it's built.
Lunch
Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:15 - 13:15 EDT Richardson CD
The Future of Venue Finance: Momentus Payments & Finance AI
Marley Kezerian, Seth Halvaksz
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT Richardson CD
General
Discover how Momentus Payments customers are strengthening cash flow and cutting manual effort with a unified, secure checkout, digital wallet capabilities for storing payment methods and processing future charges, and automated reconciliation that keeps records accurate and audit-ready from invoice through collection. We'll also share our vision for Finance AI and where it's headed. Whether your priority is operational efficiency, cash flow, or financial accuracy, this session will show how our latest capabilities support your goals across the finance and operations ecosystem.and keep information accurate and real-time across platforms. We'll also share our vision for Finance AI and where it's headed. Whether your priority is operational efficiency or financial accuracy, this session will show how our newest capabilities support it across the finance and operations ecosystem.
Inventory Expertise: Advanced Configuration, Packages & Invoicing in Elite (Focus on Power Users)
Amber Lough
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT Richardson B
Elite
From Sign-Up to Show-Up: A Look Inside Momentus Registration
Rob Rebman, Tragen Herrick
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 EDT Richardson A
Enterprise
Momentus Registration handles everything between "I'm interested" and "I'm here" (like forms, group registration, payments, badges), all built to feel like one seamless platform. See how it works live, using the very registration flow you used to get into this room.
Less Chasing, More Delivering: The Future of Event Planning and Ops
Andrea Quintana, Carissa Harrison, OnYou Kang
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:15 EDT Richardson CD
General
Learn where we're headed with Event Planning and Operations for the modern era with Momentus as your AI powered system of Intelligence and Action. The work between a signed contract and a finished event is mostly chasing: updates, handoffs, changes nobody caught. This session shows where Momentus is headed as an AI-powered system of intelligence and action for event planners and operations teams, and what changes when the system watches the details for you. Bring the parts of your week you'd most like to hand off.
Inventory Essentials: Setting the Stage for Successful Events (Beginner-Focused)
Michelle Hannaford
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:15 EDT Richardson B
Elite
BOOST Mode: Turning Assessment into Alignment and Adoption
Tony Costantino
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:30 - 11:15 EDT Richardson A
Enterprise
Break
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00 - 10:30 EDT Richardson Pre-Function
Industry Keynote - Pit Crew Precision: Building Teams That Perform Under Pressure
Ray Evernham
Wednesday September 16, 2026 09:00 - 10:00 EDT Richardson CD
General
Ray Evernham is a NASCAR Hall of Famer, three-time championship crew chief, and the architect of one of the most celebrated pit crews in racing history. He led Jeff Gordon and the legendary Rainbow Warriors to three championships and two Daytona 500 wins. He'll share what it takes to build a team that performs under pressure and executes flawlessly when it matters most. If you run a venue, you already know: tight coordination across departments can make or break a successful event. Ray knows what it means to move fast - he has lived that at 200 miles per hour!
Your Audience, Your Data, Your Revenue: Momentus Ticketing Explained
Rachel Collie
Wednesday September 16, 2026 08:30 - 08:55 EDT Richardson CD
General
Third-party ticketing platforms take your fees and your customer data. Momentus Ticketing keeps both in-house. See how ticket sales connect directly into your Momentus platform, giving you a single view of every buyer, every event, and every dollar.
Connected by Design: Integrations and the Momentus Partner Platform
Lori Lambert, Victor Nogales
Wednesday September 16, 2026 08:30 - 08:55 EDT Richardson B
General
Your venue doesn't run on one system and it never will. This session covers how Momentus connects to the tools around it, what the partner integration platform changes about building and maintaining those connections, and where iPaaS fits for teams tired of one-off custom work. For system admins and IT leaders who own the integration surface.
Illuminate Welcome Reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Tuesday September 15, 2026 18:30 - 21:30 EDT NASCAR Hall of Fame
Executive, General
Tour: Charlotte Convention Center
Tuesday September 15, 2026 17:30 - 18:30 EDT Richardson Pre-Function
General
This is an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Charlotte Convention Center, offered at no additional cost to Illuminate attendees. There is no capacity limit, but pre-registration helps our partners plan for a great tour experience. Registration must be completed before August 31. Click for more details.
Win More Business, Faster: Momentus Sales AI in Action
Carissa Harrison
Tuesday September 15, 2026 16:30 - 17:15 EDT Richardson CD
General
See Sales AI working on real venue scenarios: opportunities scored and ranked, holds and calendar conflicts resolved in conversation, proposals assembled from your own inventory. This is the live product, not a concept. Sales and booking leaders will leave knowing what it does today and how to get their venue on it.
Roundtables: Finance & Accounting
Barbara Key, Gary Firlit, Marley Kezerian
Tuesday September 15, 2026 16:30 - 17:15 EDT Richardson A
General
Join the conversation on financial topics that matter most. This customer- and consultant-led roundtable session is designed for teams who want to share challenges, compare approaches, and explore practical strategies for managing financial workflows in Momentus. From billing and pricing to reporting and process alignment, attendees will leave with fresh ideas, real-world perspectives, and actionable takeaways they can bring back to their own organization.
What's New & Next: Enterprise Innovations for Smarter Operations
Seth Halvaksz, Tim O'Connor
Tuesday September 15, 2026 15:30 - 16:15 EDT Richardson CD
Enterprise
Step into the future of venue management with Enterprise. This session covers what's already live and what's shipping in the next 90 days: Momentus Ticketing, Mobile Work Order enhancements, Momentus Analytics enhancements, and Momentus AI for Sales. Then get a first look at what's next: AI-powered tools for events and finance, a redesigned Event Hub for exhibitors, and streamlined reporting, all built to reduce manual work and put real-time insights in your team's hands. Whether you're focused on today's operations or tomorrow's growth, this session will show you how Enterprise is evolving to keep you ahead.
Momentus Elite Roadmap: What's New & What's Next
Jonathan Mahler, Trista Whitehead
Tuesday September 15, 2026 15:30 - 16:15 EDT Richardson B
Elite
Come hear about all the exciting things we've been developing in Momentus Elite and learn about what's coming next!