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10 Industry Leaders on the Best Experiences of Their Lives

Some experiences just stay with you forever. The first stamp in your passport. Being moved to tears in a dark theater. Or that electric, out-of-body feeling while dancing and scream-singing at a sold-out concert. The gift of working in experiential is having these experiences and then pinpointing exactly why they evoked these feelings. And also, how that magic was made, and who was behind it.  From stunning visual arts collaborations and powerful social movements to intimate creative retreats and grand festivals — members of the XP Land XLIST Council took us back in time to the best experiences they’ve ever attended. Get inspired by the profound connections, exhilarating adventures and moving performances that have left indelible marks on the lives of so many. What is the best experience you have ever attended? Joe Killian, Founder, Central Park SummerStage, Founder & President, Killian + Company I prefer spontaneous things. I love little parades in small towns. They’re a bit random, a bit ramshackle, and a bit organized, but not perfect. I like the imperfections. When I think of my most recent experiences, C2MTL hosted a dinner in Montréal. I’d say it was an experiential dinner because there were all kinds of...