ABOUT
THE EVENT U
The Event U was established to provide real world event education to people who are looking to enter the exciting, lucrative field of corporate event planning, or to experienced professionals in the hospitality industry who want to expand their event planning knowledge.
The knowledge and information we provide at The Event U comes from over 30 years in the trenches, behind the curtain, in the green room, at the loading dock, in the ballroom, on the headset, and riding the road of real life corporate event production. This information, along with real life stories and examples, provides critical information in a fun, entertaining and relatable format.
A full-service education and training company, The Event U delivers comprehensive programs designed specifically for a fast-paced career in the corporate event planning industry. Its programs encompass a suite of products and services that include eLearning, books, school curriculums, private workshops, and live seminars, as well as corporate events consulting and advisory services.
ABOUT E.P.I.C.
We founded The Event U to deliver real world event training and E.P.I.C. does just that. Our goal is to help professionals just like you to:
- Think creatively about event planning;
- Listen to clients and understand their needs;
- Ask clients and vendors the right questions;
- Avoid hidden disasters and minimizing risks by being proactive;
- Run a smooth, successful event every time.
E.P.I.C.’s Features
EPIC uses real world examples drawn from over 30 years’ experience delivering corporate events to Fortune 500 companies such as Wells Fargo, Disney, Shell Oil, Universal Studios, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Coors Light, Anheuser-Busch, IBM, American Express, Abbott Labs, Merck, Chrysler, Cadillac, Coca Cola, Microsoft, American Express, Sun Micro, Alliance, Prudential and hundreds of others.
When you embark on the E.P.I.C. journey, you get exclusive tools tailored to the event-planning industry, including:
- A 300 page full-color textbook, Going Live: The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning,
- A student workbook/activity guide;
- Lessons and stories we’ve accumulated from firsthand, real world experiences;
- Access to the Matrix LMS (Learning Management System).
ABOUT
Darren W. Johnson, CSEP, is a seasoned veteran in the event management industry. He is also a former United States Marine, which means he knows how to get things done!
Darren is the founder of The Event U, the creator of E.P.I.C., and the founder and executive-producer of Darren W. Johnson Productions, Inc., a full service corporate event management and production company that specializes in event planning, including design and execution of corporate events, sporting event hospitalities, and public events.
Darren and his team have produced events for Fortune 1000 companies, including industry giants such as Disney, Shell Oil, Universal Studios Pepsi, Frito Lay, Coors Light, Anheuser-Busch, IBM, American Express, Abbott Labs, Merck, Chrysler, Cadillac, Coca Cola, Microsoft, American Express, Sun Micro, Alliance, Prudential and hundreds of others.
He and his team have also produced sports-based events ranging from the Daytona 500 to the Super Bowl, PGA golf tournaments to NBA All-Stars, and the Capitol One Bowl to the Orange Bowl, in locations as diverse as deserts, tropical islands, ballrooms, cruise ships, tents, aircraft hangars, racetracks, and stadiums.
A thought-leader in corporate event management, Darren W. Johnson has been featured on FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates, and has written several articles for a national magazine on the topic of tailgating. His first book, Going Live: Insider Secrets to Corporate Event Production, was an Amazon best seller. His second book, Going Live: the Ultimate Guide to Event Planning is the textbook for his E.P.I.C. training program.
CORPORATIONS
For Corporate Professionals Looking To Enhance Or Build On Their Corporate Event Planning Skills
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SCHOOLS
For Colleges, Universities, Or Trade Schools That Want to Introduce Students To The World of Corporate Event Planning
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A full service education and training company, The Event U delivers comprehensive programs designed specifically for the corporate events and hospitality industry.