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CEO
Source Locally
With over 20 years of experience in International Event Production, Matt Régnier is an entrepreneur and producer recognized for his ability to connect talent, cultures, and ideas on a global scale.
Founder of Pleni The International, a production and consulting company dedicated to international events, he supports both non-French-speaking clients in France and international clients abroad.
In 2025, he launched Source Locally, the world’s first platform dedicated to identifying, booking, and paying local event freelancers, with the aim of reducing unnecessary flights, fostering community development, and supporting low-carbon events.
Matt is also the Founder of IC – International Consultants, a non-profit Association bringing together independent Production Directors across five continents.
His career began at Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World Orlando, and has taken him from the Middle East to Europe, through major projects such as COP 18 Doha, the launch of the Dubai Tram, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the Movin’On Summit in Brussels.
Building on this journey and collaborations with prestigious clients such as Nike, TikTok, Rolls‑Royce, and Publicis, Matt now champions a clear vision : reinventing the event industry through local sourcing, sustainability, and inclusion.
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Discover how the right partnerships are critical for delivering complex global events. Learn from real examples of creating events that exceed expectations and overcome challenges with creativity. Gain insight into project governance and sustainability, and see how these principles can be applied to international events.
Learning outcomes:
Identify best practices in governance and sustainability for your own global events
Explore how creativity solves challenges
Evaluate agencies based on their ability to add strategic value to cross-border live communication projects
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved
The rise of freelancers and Gen Z is reshaping global events. Learn why local sourcing is essential for agility, carbon reduction, and cultural relevance—and how these shifts will redefine the event workforce and future strategies.
Learning outcomes:
Identify global shifts driven by freelancing and Gen Z
Explore local sourcing models to reduce carbon impact and boost agility
Apply tools to recruit and onboard culturally aligned freelancers
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved