Diversity on centre stage The show is to host a debate on diversity in the global meetings and events industry , with the expansion of its signature event , She Means Business . Now titled She Means Business , a Conversation for All , IMEX has invited attendees to take a fresh look at diversity , gender equality and female empowerment .
The expanded programme now offers sessions on all three days of the show . Panellists for the Women seek conversation with men about diversity and gender equality include Marta Gomes , deputy executive director sales and marketing division at viparis , Mike Sealy , global director of diversity and inclusion at Informa Markets , Katharina Path , marketing manager conventions at Frankfurt Convention Bureau and Sherrif Karamat , CAE president and CEO PCMA .
The Future of work : Diversity ’ s role in creating the work culture of tomorrow will be moderated by Jessie States , vice-president MPI and features a panel including Ulrike Tondorf , head of brand activation and engagement at Bayer AG ; Tanja Auernhamer , head of association communications at bvik ; Christian Woronka , director of Vienna Convention Bureau and Juliette Wangalachi , event manager at Solar Promotion .
Mental health is another focus of the She Means Business three-day programme , which will feature an open exchange on how to respond to crises and build resilience . Social barriers are also examined by speakers including Professor Dr Ing Carsten Busch , president of HTW Berlin , in Breaking the Glass Ceiling .
Bespoke education for associations , corporates , and agencies Event professionals from associations , corporations and agencies will share their perspectives and learnings in dedicated education taking place the day before the show , on 30 May . Exclusively Corporate is set to welcome experts from SAP , KPMG and Siemens Healthineers for case study-led education and peer-to-peer discussions .
Agency planners can shape the focus of IMEX ’ s co-created Agency Directors Forum , choosing what best fits their needs from subjects including :
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