Patience Fairbrother is Vice President, Talent Attraction at Development Counsellors International (DCI), where she leads efforts to attract top talent to cities and regions through custom research and marketing campaigns. Her work has earned recognition from Summit Creative Awards, AVA Digital Awards, and more. A sought-after speaker on place marketing, Patience has presented at conferences like Destinations International and SATW. Based in Brooklyn and a Kenyon College graduate, she is originally from the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.

John Moritz is a seasoned events professional with experience across sports, association, and corporate sectors. Since 2016, he has delivered impactful event experiences. In late 2023, John became Manager, Meetings and Events at Destinations International (DI), bringing creativity and passion to his role. Previously, he worked at National Veterinary Associates (NVA) and Scrum Alliance, organizing global conferences and well-being programs. Based in Denver, John is active in the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and a graduate of Regis University. He is originally from Elkhorn, Nebraska.