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INDUSTRY NEWS CHICAGO: City Cruises Chicago, an operator of water-based experiences, announced its lineup of summer offerings. It includes brunch cruises, fireworks dinner cruises, after-dark dance cruises, holiday cruises, and sunset cocktail cruises. Guests can enjoy Chicago’s panoramic views while treated to chef-prepared menus featuring Chicago-inspired libations and mocktails. Cruises take place on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, allowing guests to enjoy the city from different vantage points. LOS ANGELES: IAEE Expo! Expo! 2024 is now looking for presenters. The annual event, taking place this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has put out a call for speakers to inspire, educate, and motivate members of the worldwide exhibition and event industry. Share your experiences, insights, and practical advice with colleagues eager to overcome challenges, discover new approaches, and advance their careers. Submissions close June 7. NEW YORK: ArtsConnection's 2024 benefit - Art is the Heart of Life Festival will take place Wednesday, June 5, at the IAC Building. The benefit—curated by acclaimed event planner, designer, and ArtsConnection board member David Monn—will welcome guests to experience a festival-inspired evening celebrating the organization's 45th anniversary. The event will celebrate the five boroughs' food, culture, and art forms, encouraging guests to roam through an immersive, experiential space featuring performances by jazz phenom Peter Cincotti, trailblazing puppeteer Basil Twist, New York Chinese Cultural Center dancers, and other artists. SAN FRANCISCO: W San Francisco announced programming for its annual "What She Said" speaker series, aiming to amplify the voices of women in the AI industry and inspire more engagement around the topic of AI in the local community. Taking place at W San Francisco on June 13, the Women in AI event will showcase an inspiring and educational conversation among panelists Yuraimi Abreu, a business strategist for artificial intelligence at Google; Jasmine Collins, a research scientist at Databricks; Amy Yin, a venture partner at defy; Vivienne Wei, COO of Salesforce Data360 Engineering; and Xiuzhu Lin, director of Global Business Advisory, AI at Marriott International. SAVANNAH, GA.: Visit Savannah's The Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour will visit 11 cities nationwide with a fully immersive marketing experience designed to inspire consumers to consider Savannah, Ga., for their next getaway or meeting. Beginning May 25, Visit Savannah will offer consumers the opportunity to sample Savannah’s rich culture, cuisine, entertainment, and local artisans in their hometown. Visitors will find the Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour, anchored by a branded trolley, at trending events and prevalent locations like the famous Columbus Arts Festival, Daley Plaza in Chicago, the annual Taste of Buffalo, Boston Seaport, and more.
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