Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.