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Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™ (The Hot List™) inspires not only the urge, but the ability to accomplish creative greatness.   

The concept for The Hot List™ emerged from a feeling that event professionals know all too well: frustration. When Michael Cerbelli was unable to obtain the name of a potential vendor from a colleague, he decided he would create a method of idea-sharing that offers transparency for all. In August 2001, Cerbelli began presenting “Michael Cerbelli’s 101 Hot Event & Entertainment Ideas in 90 Minutes.” In the years that followed, this action-packed live show has evolved into what is now known as The Hot List™. This exclusive showcase not only features top industry trends, but inspires & encourages industry professionals to “share the wealth,” as Cerbelli states.

The Hot List™ takes the most cutting edge event & entertainment ideas and places them on the forefront of the industry. Combining his quick wit, natural charisma & decades of event production experience, Cerbelli makes The Hot List™ an experience to be enjoyed by planners and industry partners alike. As a non-stop, 90 minute live show, The Hot List™ is equally entertaining as it is educational: it shares the priceless insight that ultimately inspires further innovation in the event industry.

LENNY TALARICO, CSEP, CHE
EVENT PRODUCER & INDUSTRY LEADER

“Where would our industry be without The Hot List™? What few realize is how ground breaking Michael’s efforts were when he began doing that. When he started, at the time, there were few in the industry who were willing to share their resources or their contacts in fear of the competition. Michael, on the other hand, made a conscious decision to open his little black book of ideas and began sharing his wealth and knowledge of the industry with everyone. He was motivated only by his desire to help others become better at what they do. Regardless of where those audiences were, Michael always shows up. He does so with that Cerbelli flair, while inspiring everyone he interacts with to raise the roof. He encourages everyone to make lasting impressions for your clients as an industry leader for more than four decades.”