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Who We Are

At MGME, we're a dynamic team of event-planning experts, creative thinkers, and visionaries. We specialize in crafting meetings, events, and conferences that create meaningful moments, inspiring audiences to think, feel, and act differently.

We don’t sell one-size-fits-all solutions. With deep expertise in meeting and event planning, we craft unique experiences tailored to your goals and objectives.  Get to know us. You’ll respect us professionally, but we think you’ll like us personally, too.

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Our Heritage

MGME has gathered a team consisting of members from some of the world’s top event agencies. With world-class expertise in logistics, production, and creative, they found a home that champions exceptional work ethic and industry-defining solutions. 

As a CMI Top 25 award-winning event agency, we combine the strengths of our many M.I.C.E. experts to offer comprehensive event management solutions customized for your specific goals.

Our Culture

Our People Are Our Heart & Soul

We Really Get You

There Is Passion In Every Detail

We Think BIG

Our Beliefs

At MGME, we know your audience is more than just participants—they're the force behind your success. They crave connection, growth, and the reassurance that your company supports them.

 

Through our extensive experience with leading brands, we’ve learned that the right programs inspire, motivate, and fuel loyalty.

 

We create programs that spark meaningful engagement, drive performance, and strengthen your company’s vision, connecting with both hearts and minds.

Audiences are not just any people. They are YOUR people. The people you entrust to help your company thrive. After decades of working with brands big and small, all over the world, we’ve discovered some universal truths. Your people want to be understood and appreciated. They want to learn and grow together and feel actively involved in your company’s success.

Our Values

Mission

Our reason for being is to deliver impactful environments that foster connection through collaboration. Through a deep understanding of your culture and goals, we combine creative talent, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to deliver unforgettable experiences locally and globally.

Vision

Our vision is to see a world where businesses thrive through community and purpose. By empowering professionals to unite around shared objectives, we spark innovation and transformation that extends far beyond the event itself.

By bringing people together face-to-face, we can accomplish great things.

Our Team

We are a people-first company, whether it's our team, yours, your attendees, or global citizens, we aim to make the world better one event at a time.

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President & CEO

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Carvie Gillikin

President & CEO

Carvie brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to MGME. He began his career as a sales manager in southeastern North Carolina for an oceanfront resort. He then worked for properties such as Sheraton, Westin and W Hotels. In 2005 Carvie left the hotel world to join the event industry. It was during that time that he worked in Washington, DC for an audiovisual and production company where he gained invaluable experience in the industry. In 2007, Carvie joined MGME as the Director of Sales and Marketing and later became a Vice President/ Partner overseeing the company’s sales, marketing and operations. Currently, Carvie is the President & CEO of for MGME.

Carvie remains active in the industry with MPI and enjoys speaking on a variety of panels at industry wide conferences
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Chief Operating Officer

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Renee Jacobs, HMCC

Chief Operating Officer

Renee Jacobs has been actively involved in the meeting and event industry for 20+ years. Previously COO & Partner of WorldTEK Events she managed the International Air Transportation Association account which includes the annual World Cargo Symposium, Slots Conference and the World Financial Symposium. She has produced events all over the globe including Singapore, Doha, Shanghai, Dubai & Cape Town.

Prior to WorldTEK, Renee was Conference Director for The Journal of Commerce for nine years. As Conference Director of the JoC, Renee was responsible for producing a number of maritime conferences and exhibitions. She assisted greatly in the expansion of the division into the European and Asian conference market. In 2008, the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference won Bronze Medal from Folio Magazine for Best Conference. Renee was nominated as a 2008 finalist in the 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Best Executive Women in Business Category: Service Businesses up to 2,500 Employees.

Prior to 2000, Renee was a meeting planner at The Compass Group, a meeting planning company specializing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Chief Accounting Officer

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Catherine Anta

Chief Accounting Officer

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Rachel Bandarenko

EVP of Creative & Strategic Growth

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Rachel Bandarenko

EVP of Creative & Strategic Growth

Rachel is a meeting and event industry veteran with over twenty years of experience in event design and production, project management and creative services. She is a student of Design Theory and has adapted its principles to meeting and event design. Rachel believes great experience design puts the attendees and client’s needs and desires first and foremost. And that a great designer is an empathetic designer.

Her experience in the meeting and event industry includes producing events for a long list of clients, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Adweek, Bayer, HBO, Choice Hotels, Gordon Food Service, SoCalGas, Western Union, Disney, Morgan Stanley, and the New York Yankees. Rachel is known for her personal tagline “I create goosebumps”.

Professional Accomplishments:

Connect Corporate 15 Over 50
Outstanding Leadership, Association of Jr Leagues International
Drama Desk Unique Theatrical Experience
Bucknell University Young Alumni Award

Education:

Bucknell University
DesignLab, UX Academy
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EVP, Internal Operations

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Jim Grove

EVP, Internal Operations

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Director of Human Resources

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Joanne Iannacone

Director of Human Resources

Joanne joins MGME with over 25 years of Corporate Business and Human Resources experience. She has worked in a variety of industries, encompassing every aspect of HR. Throughout her career, Joanne has always been passionate about helping businesses and people reach their goals. Listening and understanding needs, solving problems, and developing strategic action plans are her top priorities.

Joanne holds a BS degree in Business Management from St. John’s University and is a SPHR – Senior Professional Human Resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions

MGME is headquartered in New York City, but our team of event experts is located across the globe, allowing us to provide world-class meeting planning and management services anywhere in the world. Whether you need support for a corporate conference, incentive trip, trade show, or special event, our global network ensures seamless execution, no matter the location.

Yes! MGME offers comprehensive venue sourcing and contract negotiation services to ensure you find the perfect location for your event at the best possible terms. Our team leverages industry expertise and strong relationships with global venues to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and value-added benefits. Whether you need a boutique venue, a large convention space, or a unique destination, we handle the research, negotiations, and logistics—so you can focus on delivering an unforgettable experience.

At MGME, we go beyond event planning—we create immersive, strategic experiences that drive results. What sets us apart is our full-service approach, blending creativity, technology, and logistical expertise to deliver seamless events. With a global team of industry experts, we offer customized solutions for corporate meetings, incentives, trade shows, and brand activations worldwide. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and client success ensures that every event is not only flawlessly executed but also leaves a lasting impact. Whether it’s a small executive meeting or a large-scale conference, we bring bold ideas to life with precision and passion.

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