Gullanes Hotel & Conference Centre

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Welcome to Strayboots, the leading provider of corporate team-building experiences. With over a decade of experience and a global presence in 300 cities, we are trusted by over 5000 corporations worldwide. At Strayboots, we believe in the power of relationships, trust, and communication to drive successful team dynamics. Our diverse and inclusive approach creates fun and exciting environments where teams can build strong connections. We offer a wide range of on-site, off-site, remote, and hybrid activities and training programs designed to boost productivity and employee satisfaction. From corporate leadership events to scavenger hunts and onboarding programs, our carefully curated experiences entertain, educate, and inspire purpose within your team. Through our interactive challenges, we foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills. Our dedicated team of experienced facilitators ensures flawless execution and leaves a lasting impression on your employees or students. With Strayboots, you can expect professionalism, innovation, and expertise. We deliver transformative experiences that equip your team with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today's business landscape. Join us on an extraordinary journey of growth, camaraderie, and achievement. Choose Strayboots as your partner in team building and unlock your organization's full potential!

Our Philosophy: - We consistently meet and exceed expectations by first listening to your objectives to make sure you gain the return on the experience that you’re looking for in an event, meeting, or general session: define. - Next, we utilize our creative juices and background in the corporate and entertainment industries to conceptualize the most innovative events for your guests: design. - Finally, we tie it all together to create a branded, interactive experience structured around your vision and goals: deliver. - russell harris EVENT GROUP is a certified diversity company and committed partner that will bring your vision for your events to life. Listening is an important skill that is often forgotten in relationships, which is why it’s our goal to provide exceptional service throughout all stages of the event production process by listening to your top objectives and goals and then delivering on them. By utilizing the most current trends in event technology and our countless resources in the industry, we will bring the experience to life for your event while staying within budget. Some of our areas of expertise and service include: o cmp event managers o brand experiences & activations o custom environmental design o light design o audio visual & sound o content strategy o business theater production o production design & management o contract negotiations o registration management o team building events o trade show design and production o international travel planning

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is an independent nonprofit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. The Museum opened in 2002 in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC, and relocated to a new, expanded building with all-new exhibitions at L'Enfant Plaza in 2019. Every nation considers intelligence essential to its national security. The Museum lifts the veil of secrecy on the hidden world of intelligence, exploring its successes and failures, challenges, and controversies. The Museum's mission is to create compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us. The Museum aims to provide an objective and apolitical forum for exploring important topics such as the impact of secrecy on civil liberties, the changing role of technology in intelligence work, and the challenges of disinformation in a social media environment.

Vibralocity is Portland's most eclectic DJ. Vibralocity has an extensive collection of dance and lounge music to fit any environment. When you book Vibralocity, you get a professional who knows how to blend songs, do live mashups, and put on a show. You also get professional sound and lighting equipment. Inquire today to get a free quote! Vibralocity offers services for the following event types: corporate, wedding, private, community-based, fundraiser, public event, and more! Vibralocity is based in Portland, but can travel to wherever your event is being held.

Inspire a warm and welcoming company culture conducive to employee retention and productivity. We help you build a fun, friendly, and innovative company environment. We focus on the goals of your business and your unique organizational personality, to help you build a positive and motivating workplace environment.

Tallen is a full-service event production company that offers corporations, meeting planners, and exhibit houses the professional AV technology and production services that enable them to deliver their message to audiences of all sizes in venues throughout the US and around the world.

Speaker who blends cybersecurity with mentalism and magic. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

Plannernet is the largest, most experienced provider of freelance meeting and event talent. We serve organizations of all sizes and industries through our powerful technology platform and grade-A service. We enable companies and talent to work together in a seamless, compliant and cost-effective manner that creates economic opportunity for all. Our Network of over 3,500 highly-specialized and vetted professionals, in over 70 countries, supports more than 200,000 hours of work annually. Plannernet’s model continues to be the optimal solution for companies looking to increase agility, scale effectively, consistently meet demand and create extraordinary event experiences.

As an event management and Destination Management Company (DMC), Marketing Excellence specializes in providing expert knowledge and logistical support for corporate events in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City, Puerto Rico and Cabo San Lucas Mexico. We assist by handling venue selection, transportation, accommodations, and unique local experiences tailored to your event’s goals. Marketing Excellence also coordinates activities, manages on-site operations, and ensures cultural and logistical nuances are addressed seamlessly. Whether it’s a corporate retreat, incentive trip, conference, or social event, Marketing Excellence enhances your event by delivering customized, memorable experiences while saving time and ensuring efficient execution.