ABOUT US

EventCurious is a marketing and association management company dedicated to the events and hospitality industry.

Led by wife-and-husband team Kelly and Greg Treadway, who serve as front-facing project managers, the company is supported by professionals specializing in writing, design, technology and administrative support. Our team brings 75+ years of experience to our services.

We are an award-winning company that focuses on consistency, innovation, and measurable ROI, to drive meaningful outcomes for our clients. With years of industry expertise gained through collaborations with esteemed event professionals, event and hospitality companies, associations and organizations throughout North America, or work elevates clients’ positioning while impacting communities.

ASSOCIATION WORK

2013 – ISES Live Conference Social Media Partner (Bahamas) 
2014 – ISES Live Conference Marketing Partner (Seattle)
2015 – ISES Live Conference Marketing Partner (New Orleans) 
2016 – ISES The Evolution of Events (name change) Campaign 
2016 – ILEA Live Conference Marketing Partner (Austin)

2017-Present – AMA (American Managment Association Executive Conference Centers) Social Marketing Partner

2017 to 2021 – WIPA Association Marketing Partner
2021 to 2025 – WIPA Association Management Company

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2017 – Esprit Award Best Overall Non-Profit/Association Event

2017 – Allie Award Best Use of Technology

2018 – Allie Award Best Print Piece

2019 – Allie Award Best Print Piece

2020 – Esprit Award Best Event Videography

2020 – Allie Award Best Event Videography

2021 to 2024 – ICAEF (International Caterers Association Educational Foundation) Marketing Partner
2025-Present – GROW Foundation and Culinary Learning Journeys Brand & Marketing Partner

2021-2023 – SEARCH Foundation Website Sponsor/Partner
2025-Present – SEARCH Foundation Marketing Partner

OUR FOUNDER - KELLY TREADWAY

Kelly brings nearly three decades of specialized expertise in events, hospitality, and marketing to EventCurious. Currently, aside from EventCurious, she acts as Executive Director of WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association). Her career began in Atlanta’s cultural sector as Events Director at the historic Rialto Center, where she developed a rental program that became the revenue arm sustaining the venue’s Signature Series programs.

Her hospitality experience expanded as Catering & Events Director for Kimpton Hotels’ opening team in Atlanta, followed by her role as a top Sales Manager for Novare Events representing Atlanta’s premier event and wedding venues. 

Kelly has served as Sales & Marketing Director for various catering, rental, and entertainment companies – gaining comprehensive industry insight.

In 2012, Kelly identified an underserved market for specialized events marketing. After gaining digital marketing certification and conducting a nine-month company build, EventCurious launched in February 2013 with six full-service clients. The company flourished, employing writers and designers across the U.S. – at times managing digital marketing for up to 27 industry accounts in North America.

In 2017, after a national search, WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association) selected EventCurious as their marketing partner. Kelly’s role expanded as WIPA’s Assistant Executive Administrator in 2021, and becoming Executive Director in 2022 when EventCurious assumed management of the association. Today she serves on the SEARCH Foundation Board and is a SEARCH 100 member.

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RECOGNITION & SPEAKING

2014 – Awarded the ILEA International’s J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award

2017-2020 – Industry speaker on marketing and industry wellness for many MPI, NACE, ILEA, SITE and WIPA Chapters – as well as for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership, The Special Event Conference, Catersource, Eventicons and others

2019 – MPI International’s ‘Global Meetings Day’ Keynote Speaker

2022 – Awarded the Allie Awards Legacy Innovator Award

BOARD & COMMITTEE SERVICE

2009 to 2015 – ILEA Atlanta Board (Community Engagement, Membership, Marketing, Vice President & Immediate Past President)

2012-2014 – ILEA International Marketing Committee

2013 to 2019 – Allie Awards Marketing Committee & Marketing Chair

2014 – ILEA Atlanta Board President

2018 – SEPA Advisory Board Member

2025 – SEARCH Foundation Board Member (Website & Technology)