Carina Bauer

CEO

IMEX Group

america.imexevents.com/

About the Speaker/Moderator

Carina is passionate about the business events sector and its impact on the world, taking a particular interest in issues around sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring the leaders of tomorrow. Carina also takes a keen interest in leadership development, and organizational best practice and culture.

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State of the industry: Designing our future

Leadership and culture

State of the industry: Designing our future

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Europe/Berlin

Hall 9 | Rise Theatre, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003

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Leadership and culture

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Rise Theatre, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003

English

State of the industry: Designing our future

Disruption and uncertainty persist, yet events are thriving. Face-to-face remains critical—so how do we harness this momentum? Explore global trends and shifts shaping the industry and collaborate on strategies to design a net-positive future.

Learning outcomes:

Apply lessons from past disruptions to future strategies

Construct a shared vision for the event industry’s future

Identify the role each stakeholder can play in shaping change

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75

* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain A: Strategic Planning, 0.75 credits

* CSEP Approved

Speakers (4)

H.E. Juma Mohammed Al Kait

Advisor to the Minister of Economy and Tourism, Ministry of Economy and Tourism - UAE

Carina Bauer

CEO, IMEX Group

Moderator (1)

KAI Hattendorf

Partner, jwc