Wendy Porter

Wendy Porter is the Founder and Chief Event Strategist at Wendy Porter Events, a Minneapolis-based agency specializing in high-impact corporate events that drive trust, connection, and measurable ROI. With 23 years of experience leading event strategy, including 13 years as Head of Events for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, Wendy has produced more than 1,300 events reaching over one million attendees and influencing more than $200 million in budgets. She is a global advocate for the industry, serving in national board leadership roles with the Live Events Coalition, and was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in 2025 by Eventex. Her work is grounded in strategy, attendee experience design, and elevating events as a critical business asset.