Scott Frankel is President of Animatic Media, a leading event production company known for delivering
high-impact experiences for corporate and association clients nationwide, and President of Event Pro
Institute, an organization dedicated to advancing education within the live events industry.
With nearly three decades of experience, Scott has produced events ranging from large-scale Fortune
100 conferences with thousands of attendees to highly customized executive meetings and national
roadshows. He is widely respected for his commitment to precision, production excellence, and
consistently flawless execution.
A sought-after speaker at major industry events, Scott has been a frequent contributor at conferences
including Catersource, The Special Event, IMEX, and PCMA. His work and leadership have earned him
multiple industry honors, including being named to Connect/BizBash's "15 Over 50," Eventews "Most
Influential People in the Events Industry," and the Smart Meetings Catalyst Award. In recognition of his
long-standing impact on the industry, Scott was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.
Scott is also the creator of the Meeting Professional AV Certification (MPAC), a first-of-its-kind program
designed to bridge the knowledge gap between event planners and audiovisual production, empowering
professionals to make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and improve event outcomes.
An innovator in event technology, Scott led the launch of Intelligent ContentSM, an augmented reality
solution designed to transform audience engagement at live events. Still innovating today, he also
spearheaded the development of CenterStage, a dynamic audience engagement platform that enables
attendees to share photos and content in real time, bringing energy and interactivity to live event
environments.
Through his work across production, education, and technology, Scott continues to help organizations
elevate their events through smarter strategy, stronger audience engagement, and a deeper
understanding of the evolving event landscape.