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Director Corporate Events
Dassault Systemes
Byron Konold is Director of Corporate Events at Dassault Systèmes, where he leads the company’s largest flagship program. His role centers on aligning immersive event experiences with strategic messaging around sustainability, virtual twin technology and AI-driven planning.
Before joining Dassault Systèmes, Byron built a career in event strategy and management, with expertise in large-scale conferences, partner programs and audience engagement. His leadership includes overseeing cross-functional global teams and guiding event innovations that connect customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
Byron earned the 2024 Exhibitor Magazine Corporate Event Award for his work on CES, recognizing his contributions to experiential design and event growth.
He holds a BA in International Business from San Diego State University and has completed professional training in event leadership and digital engagement.
Outside work, Byron enjoys biking, hiking and exploring national parks.
Date
What really drives strategic decisions behind high-level corporate events? Step into the shoes of senior decision-makers and face the kind of dilemmas they encounter when business goals, audience expectations and limited resources collide. Take part in live decision-making and discover what it really takes to deliver impact under pressure.
Learning outcomes:
Discover how senior corporate leaders design events that align with business goals in complex or high-pressure environments
Evaluate real-life event scenarios to improve decision-making under constraints like rising costs and shrinking budgets
Interpret leadership styles and strategic approaches used to manage cultural diversity in global event planning
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain A: Strategic Planning, 0.5 credits
* CSEP Approved