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Your Backstage Pass to TEC25: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It

By: MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter | Sep 4, 2025

Lauren MacQueen and Cory FergusonYour Backstage Pass to TEC25: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It

Guests and Texas Education Conference Co-Chairs:

Lauren MacQueenSpecial Events Sales, Cotton Culinary

Lauren MacQueen is a 20 (*ahem*cough) something year event professional in Houston. Having opened multiple high profile entertainment venues, such as House of Blues, White Oak Music Hall, and Palace Social, her passion lies in bringing unique events and experiences to life, and improving brands and culture in the industry. You will very likely run into her around town bringing the fun and honing her notable selfie skills, with a little help from her friendors. For the ‘Gram!

Cory Ferguson 
Event Planning Manager, Hyatt Regency Conroe

Cory is a 19+ year hospitality veteran with over 20 years of special event planning experience in the entertainment and hotel industries. With a desire to make the event planning experience a smooth and fun process, he enjoys getting to know each client and bringing their vision to life. He is the Event Planning Manager and Together by Hyatt Specialist at the Hyatt Regency Conroe.

Host: Timothy Martinez
Producers: Brandy Johnson and Jeff LaGrone

Music Credits: Creamy by Limujii https://soundcloud.com/limujii
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