Rising Talent - Eventualists Live: The realities of starting a career in events
Leadership and culture

Rising Talent - Eventualists Live: The realities of starting a career in events

Thursday, May 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Flow Theatre, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003
English
About

Starting a career in events is exciting—but it can also be confusing and full of unexpected lessons.

Explore what it really takes to build a career in events, from navigating early expectations and finding mentorship to managing ambition, burnout and professional identity.

Learning outcomes:

Gain honest insights into the realities of starting a career in the business events industry

Understand what emerging professionals value most in workplace culture, mentorship and career development

Learn practical ways to better support the next generation of event professionals

Speakers

Samantha Boyd

Accessibility ManagerCuffe and Taylor

Moderators

Hannah Elston

Manager, Marketing and CommunicationsELX