Director of Global Events
Celonis
Heather Schneider, CMM, CMP, DES, is a changemaker in global event strategy, technology and operational health. As Global Director of Events & Experiences at Celonis, she focuses on scaling teams and programs that deliver measurable ROI through innovation, guided by a strategic meetings management framework. A CEMA Advisory Board leader, ELX member and dedicated mentor, Heather champions the next generation of event professionals.
Date

The Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) unveils powerful new findings from its latest research and whitepaper: Future-Ready Leaders. Hear about the challenges, insights and potential solutions of the world’s most influential event teams. Look at stunted innovation, stakeholder buy-in, the illusion around innovation, the AI gap and the urgent talent priorities shaping how we recruit, upskill and lead. Explore where leadership needs to evolve, which skills are becoming mission-critical, and how senior leaders are reimagining team structures to remain agile, strategic and high-impact.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the key trends and talent gaps identified in the ELX research - and what they mean for the future of the industry
Discover the new leadership behaviors and cross-functional capabilities that are defining future-ready event professionals
Gain insight into how top organizations are evolving to stay strategically relevant, innovative and robust
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved