Samantha Lavine, CMP

 Events Manager, Central Synagogue

Q: How long have you been an event planner? 

15+ years

Q: How long have you been an EventFluence Member? 

About 2 years!

Q: Have you used any AI tools in your event planning? If yes, which one and how? If not, do you plan to with future events? 

I’ve used ChatGPT to brainstorm NYC venues, décor concepts, menu planning, and entertainment ideas tailored to specific audiences and event goals. In addition to answering this very question, ChatGPT has assisted me in drafting professional emails, writing compelling event invitations, and generating thank-you messages, and post-event surveys. I’ve heard from colleagues that AI could help create detailed timelines, run-of-show schedules, and checklists — particularly useful for keeping large-scale events organized and on track. Though not AI, I find the EventFluence Connects WhatsApp group chat to be a particularly helpful tool for recommendations from our esteemed EventFluence members!