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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 12, 2019--Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that  José Andrés, one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People,” will be one of the keynote speakers this year at their annual customer conference Cvent CONNECT. This year’s event will take place from July 8 – 11 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Cvent CONNECT is the preeminent event for the entire meetings and events ecosystem, and we’re looking forward to hosting more than 4,000 attendees to what is shaping up to be another incredible event,” said Patrick Smith, Chief Marketing Officer for Cvent. "We are thrilled to welcome José Andrés to the main stage this year. Live events drive global economic growth and as someone who also recognizes the power of great experiences that bring people together, he will offer our attendees a unique perspective into what it takes to not only found and operate a successful business, but also to maximize the impact of their skills and passions in order to engage multiple audiences. These insights will resonate with our attendees who work hard every day to create and manage events that deliver incredible outcomes.”