What We Are?
Gathering Point is the backstage pass to the most influential industry you never hear enough about: ‘The Broader Event Industry. “
It’s where culture, commerce, and connection come together—and where the people who make it happen finally get their due. We’re not here to compete with anyone. We’re here to elevate everyone.
A Living, Breathing Notebook for the Industry
Founded by David Adler—creator of BizBash, Washington Dossier, and former Corporate Communications exec at Macmillan and PRIMEDIA—Gathering Point is part field guide, part gossip column, part think tank, and 100% collaborative.
What You’ll Find Here
🧠 FutureThink: A look into the event ideas no one’s imagined yet.
📋 The Clipboard: A New York Post–style gossip and industry intel column that’s equal parts insight and irreverence.
🌀 The Prompt Drop: Upping your game with exclusive, imaginative AI prompts crafted just for the event industry.
🎭 The Culture Drop: Curated inspiration for your Event Pro–oriented bucket list—what to watch, read, stream, and experience.
🧾 The Complaint Bureau: Smart industry venting—paired with real solutions.
🏅 The Honor Roll: A collaboration tracking all award-winners across the event ecosystem.
🧭 EventLandia: An ongoing effort to map the roles, tools, and transformations inside the event industry.
🏛 The Wisdom Bank: In-depth interviews with industry legends to preserve and share their insights..
How to Read It? Skimmers welcome. Deep divers too. Every post is designed to work at multiple levels. You can scan for quick intel, or dive deeper when a topic hits close to home.
What’s Coming Soon, you'll be able to:
Listen to podcast versions of our long reads, powered by a “notebook-to-mic” system using voice AI.
Participate in collaborative research projects that make the industry smarter together.
Help Us Build This
This is an open notebook. A shared clipboard. A backstage gathering spot. If you read something worth sharing, please forward it and help us build a community that celebrates and challenges the people shaping how we gather.
About David Adler
David Adler is the founder of BizBash, Washington Dossier, and a partner in The Adler Entertainment Trust—dedicated to the literary legacy of his late father, Warren Adler. His 50+ novels include The War of the Roses, now reimagined for a new generation as The Roses with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. Davd is a former Corporate Communications executive for Macmillan and PRIMEDIA, as well a lifelong advocate for the power of connection and collaboration in every form.
