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Emily
Akers

Event ProducerVibe · New York

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The Rolodex

Events I’ve produced

Galas, summits, retreats and a lot of comedy shows, from a Harvard campus summit in 2017 to a disco-themed holiday party for monday.com.

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2026 · Events at Vibe

  1. Events at Vibe

    2026 – now
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Event Producer
    Scale
    Ongoing

    The current gig. Producing events for Vibe.

  2. monday.com Holiday Party

    Dec 4, 2025
    Where
    Hall des Lumières
    Role
    Event Coordinator
    Scale
    Company-wide

    A futuristic disco-themed holiday party.

  3. On Our Feet Gala

    Jun 5, 2025
    Where
    Pier 60
    Role
    Event Planner
    Scale
    Fundraiser

    Led planning and execution for the Foot Locker Foundation, sponsored activations included.

  4. The Lead Summit

    May 27–29, 2025
    Where
    On-site
    Role
    Seasonal Contractor
    Scale
    3 days

    On-site logistics alongside the VP of Operations and Director of Events.

  5. Point of Care NOW Summit

    Mar 18, 2025
    Where
    Summit floor
    Role
    Sponsorship & Activation Mgr
    Scale
    1 day

    Built sponsor activations around the summit's marketplace theme.

  6. Global Fund Finance Symposium

    Feb 24–27, 2025
    Where
    Fund Finance Assoc.
    Role
    Sponsorship & Logistics Mgr
    Scale
    2,500+ attendees

    Ran F&B orders, the cafés and the beer garden.

  7. Halborn Access Summit

    Jan 14, 2025
    Where
    New York Stock Exchange
    Role
    Program & Registration Mgr
    Scale
    1 day

    Owned the program, registration and signage.

  8. The Lead Summit

    Jul 10–11, 2024
    Where
    On-site
    Role
    Event Manager
    Scale
    2 days

    Coordinated vendors, staffing and sponsor needs.

  9. Verci Fall Retreat

    Oct 2023
    Where
    Offsite
    Role
    Organizer
    Scale
    25 members · 3 days

    A three-day founder retreat on a tight budget.

  10. Comedy Late Night

    Mar 2022 – now
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Producer
    Scale
    80+ per show

    A tipsy late-night bit show. $800+ in bar sales a night.

  11. Troupe Events

    Oct 2021
    Where
    NYC bars
    Role
    Event Coordinator
    Scale
    Series

    User-interview events: a Super Bowl watch party, trivia night.

  12. Mom Jeans Comedy

    Aug 2021 – now
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Producer & Organizer
    Scale
    Shows · workshops

    A community for women and queer comics: shows, workshops, meetups.

  13. Backyard Baseball Open Mic

    May 2021 – Sep 2022
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Producer & Host
    Scale
    50–70 per show

    70 open mics and 8 shows, with 30 comics a week.

  15. HeyMama Strong Like A Mama

    Jul 2019
    Where
    Multi-city tour
    Role
    Partnership & Show Mgr
    Scale
    US tour

    Landed partners, built the gift bags, ran the NYC stop.

  16. Startup Career Fair

    Mar 26, 2019
    Where
    Penn State
    Role
    Coordinator & Panelist
    Scale
    Campus-wide

    Innoblue × Career Services. Outreach, plus a seat on the panel.

  17. NGS@Philly

    Oct 20, 2018
    Where
    Philadelphia
    Role
    Outreach & Media Mgr
    Scale
    1 day

    Outreach, day-of ops, graphics and the media team.

  18. Next Gen Summit 2018

    Jul 2018
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Coordinator & Volunteer Mgr
    Scale
    Flagship summit

    Campus outreach, design, logistics, photos and volunteers.

  19. NGS × PDN Meetup

    Jul 9, 2018
    Where
    New York
    Role
    Organizer
    Scale
    75+ attendees

    A networking night with a panel, on a zero budget.

  20. NGS@LA

    Apr 2, 2018
    Where
    Los Angeles
    Role
    Organizer
    Scale
    1 day

    Student-club outreach, content, branding and logistics.

  21. NGS@Harvard

    Nov 11, 2017
    Where
    Harvard University
    Role
    Planner & Organizer
    Scale
    2× applicant goal

    Launched NGS@Campus. Donations covered 98% of costs.