Event Producers (The PIE Network)

What if the secret to building a thriving event community started with something as simple as sharing a slice of pie? When event producer Valentina Ruffoni noticed how isolating freelance event work could be, she baked up something new — literally. She founded the PIE Network (People in Events), a global community where event professionals connect, collaborate, and swap ideas over a slice of pie. In this conversation with host Seth Resler, Valentina shares how she turns one-off events into ongoing relationships by designing intentional moments of connection—because real community doesn’t happen by accident. You’ll hear: * Why networking shouldn’t just mean “drinks and loud music.” * How to create experiences that keep people engaged before, during, and after an event. * The simple, low-cost activities that make attendees feel they belong. What happens when you treat your members as co-creators instead of an audience. This episode is a delicious look at how community-building principles come to life in the event world—and why sometimes, the best way to solve problems is to share a little pie.