Where I Go: A Global Event Expert Shares Her Go-To Venues Around the World

Bonnie O’Hara, a partner at global creative agency Amplify, shares her favorite venues to host a large conference or brand activation, to entertain a client, to get inspired, and more.

Published by: BizBash
Date: 09/04/2024

To Hold an Intimate Meeting

An airy, clean space by the beach, with room to breathe, The KINN in Venice, Calif., is the perfect neutral spot for an intimate meeting. The KINN is a hub for empowering founders, creators, artists, and business leaders to enhance their impact through curated programs, workspace, and a mission-driven community. You can always find a quiet corner for a chat, and are among lots of entrepreneurs who create a nice productive buzz to the atmosphere.

To Host a Cool Brand Activation

The team behind the stunningly atmospheric and lovingly restored Sessions Arts Club in London is about to open a similarly inspired Los Angeles venue. They’re known for their studio ethos—multifunctional event spaces that move and shift with the seasons via curated, collective event programs, and I’m so excited to see how they apply that spirit to contribute to the ever-evolving cultural tapestry of Downtown LA.

To Take in Art and Culture

Tapping into the underground rave scene of any city is a tried and tested shortcut to its cultural jugular. Resident Advisor and Dice are great resources and have led me to discover some incredible communities at places like The Basement in LA or Fábrica de Arte Cubano in Havana, a real one-stop culture shop and community space; it’s an amazing experience where you can enjoy photography and art exhibitions, dancing, and live performances all under one roof.

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