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The Next Stage is the podcast where we turn up the lights on the future of venue management. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this is your go-to source for the latest trends, innovations and best practices in the venue and events management industry.
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Episode 16: Reggie Ba-Pe III on Agentic AI, Accessibility and Smarter Venue Experiences (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Next Stage, VMA CEO Joel Edmondson speaks with Reggie Ba Pe about his journey from running underground parties and venues in Shanghai (including STD, Arcade, and Arkham) to leading-edge work in media and AI. Reggie explains how these experiences informed the creation of Alias, a conversational AI concierge designed to help venues and events deliver multilingual, highly accessible, and more efficient guest experiences. Together they explore how agentic AI can relieve staff
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