November 9, 2026
Join us for our most anticipated event of the year, our annual half-day education program
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AdelFest: The Tabletop |Half-Day Education Program
AdelFest: The Tabletop
Putting Your Event Plans & Crisis Response to the Test
Join MPI CT for an interactive, real-world simulation led by nationally recognized event safety expert Steve Adelman.
What happens when a high-profile, high-stakes event encounters unexpected adversity? Find out at MPI CT's Annual Half-Day Education Program!
Back by popular demand, industry authority Steve Adelman will lead AdelFest – The Tabletop, an interactive stress test designed to challenge your event plans, risk mitigation strategies, and critical decision-making under pressure.
Set against the scenario of AdelFest—the lavish, end-of-year gala hosted by Connecticut’s own Adelman Law Group—you’ll step into the shoes of the event planner as dynamic, real-time challenges unfold. Together, we'll put our collective event knowledge to the test and learn how to navigate crisis with poise, professionalism, and precision.
Overview of the Day:
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Registration
10:30 - 11:45 AM | Session 1 and Q&A
11:45 am - 12:45 PM | Venue Tour & Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 PM | Session 2 and Q&A
2:00 - 3:30 PM | Reception
Pricing:
Members: $80
Non-Members: $105
Past-Presidents & Students: $65
Meet Our Speaker:
Steven A. Adelman
Steven A. Adelman is the head of Adelman Law Group, PLLC in Norwalk, CT and Director of Event Safety for the International Festivals and Events Association. Previously, he was a founder and leader of the Event Safety Alliance. Mr. Adelman led the groups that created the American National Standards for Crowd Management, Event Security, and Parade Safety.
He has been retained as an event safety expert in many lawsuits, including cases arising from the Indiana State Fair stage roof collapse, the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, and the Astroworld festival crowd crush in Houston.
In his free time, Steve Adelman produces the “Reasonably Safe” video discussions available on Youtube.
ADELFEST – The Tabletop
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate Risk in Real-Time: Identify vulnerabilities in event operational plans before crisis strikes.
- Master Crisis Communication & Action: Apply best practices for handling unexpected disruptions collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Implement Industry Safety Standards: Learn actionable safety and risk management frameworks directly from an internationally recognized safety expert.
This half-day event has been split up into 2 sessions, but will be submitted to the EIC for 3.0 CE hours.
Thank You to our Event Sponsors
We are excited to invite you to a special edition of our MPI Connecticut annual half-day education program, featuring a unique opportunity to connect with leading hotel partners from the Mexican Caribbean.
In collaboration with the Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos & Isla Mujeres, several member hotels will join us in Connecticut to meet directly with our planning community. This is a great chance to discover new venues, get fresh destination updates, and build valuable relationships with hotel representatives who are eager to grow their MICE partnerships with Connecticut meeting planners. Global Incentive Management DMC is organizing the program in partnership with MPI Connecticut and the Hotel Association.
Join us on November 9 and discover why the Mexican Caribbean continues to stand out for meetings and incentives.
A Historic Landmark in the Heart of Norwalk
For more than 30 years, the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center has been owned and operated by the Handrinos family, Greek-Americans who first immigrated to the US during the 1960’s. Today, it’s uncommon for a mid-size American hotel to be run as an independent company rather than a corporate franchise, but we believe that this status allows us to deliver a superior level of client care.