In this special on-site edition of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes the mic straight to the show floor at CMEE 2025 to ask one question: What’s truly valuable in event production and what’s just a waste of time, money, or energy? 

Event pros from across the industry share candid, rapid-fire takes on what they’d keep, what they’d cut, and what actually makes an event memorable. From collaboration mindsets and intentional stage design to overpriced coffee, pointless apps, and tired entertainment trends, nothing is off-limits. 

What you’ll hear: 

• The most valuable elements event pros won’t compromise on 

• Budget-busting wastes they’d cut tomorrow 

• Why connection beats décor every time 

• The role of collaboration in modern events 

• What’s next for creating meaningful attendee experiences 

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Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep 

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com 

Matthew Byrne is the Founder of Byrne Production Services and host of the Production Value Matters podcast. With over 20 years of experience in large-scale AV and event production, Matthew helps event leaders bring strategy, technology, and storytelling together to create unforgettable experiences. 

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here. 

Follow and Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep 

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com 

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

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• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
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• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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