Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith has over eight years of experience in event production management and marketing, with a focus on creating immersive experiences and strategic brand partnerships. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Events Marketing at Variety, Sydney previously held roles at agencies like Deutsch LA and Sparks, where they managed production and experiential marketing projects for notable brands. Sydney also contributed to various productions and events, including serving as an Assistant Producer at the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA and working with Smart Entertainment and Now and Zen Productions. They earned a Bachelor of Arts in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a focus on Creative Production from the University of California, Los Angeles.