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Vice President, Global Engagement
SEARCH Foundation
Kate Patay, CPCE, is Vice President of Global Engagement at Terramar, a DMC Network Company, and a globally recognized industry leader known for creating extraordinary events, building strategic partnerships and delivering experiences that leave a lasting impact.
An in-demand international speaker and thought leader, Kate is known for her authentic, engaging approach to topics that matter most in today’s evolving meetings and events industry. She currently serves as Chair of the SEARCH Foundation, supporting event professionals in times of crisis, and continues to champion innovation, mentorship and community across the industry.
Her accolades include the prestigious Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council, the Richard Carbotti Humanitarian Award, recognition as one of BizBash’s 25 Most Influential #EventProfs and inclusion in the Top 20 Global #EventProfs to Follow in 2025. She has also been honored as Smart Meetings Speaker of the Year.
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Your event marketing spend matters—to your organization, your partners and your attendees. When you make choices that have a positive social impact, design events that are sustainable, foster learning, nurture relationships and spark joy, you’re using your power for good. Hear three voices from different countries with unique stories and discover how to apply outcome-centered thinking to your events.
Learning outcomes:
Assess the possibilities for net positive outcomes and their business impact
Understand how small decisions can have big impact
Design an event that integrates principles of giving for good
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
Bring your event or immersive experience concept to life in a fast-paced pitch setting. Share a viable idea with a panel of experts and an audience of event professionals. You’ll have three minutes to pitch and two minutes for questions.
Your concept should meet a clear market need, offer a unique angle or strong evolution of an existing idea, and show financial viability.
Voting comes from both the audience and the judges.
Learning outcomes: