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Director of Impact and Industry Relations
IMEX Group
Natasha Richards leads IMEX Group's Impact and Industry Relations function, a business unit responsible for industry partnerships, advocacy and advancing the organization's Impact Measurement strategy.
Her work spans initiatives and charitable programs that IMEX drives and supports, bringing together stakeholders to champion responsible and meaningful progress across the global meetings and events industry.
She is committed to building strong relationships, strengthening IMEX's advocacy efforts and ensuring positive impact remains central to the organization's long-term ambitions.
Natasha serves on the Board of Directors of the Events Industry Council (EIC) the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards.
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How do we inspire, prepare and empower the next generation of professionals? Hear insights from leaders who champion workforce development initiatives by designing career pathway opportunities, industry advocacy initiatives and professional development resources. Explore how to create industry alignment for various workforce initiatives as well as an integrated diverse talent pipeline that supports long-term industry growth, adaptation and innovation.
Sponsored by EIC
Learning outcomes:
Examine current workforce development initiatives across organizations and the business events industry
Understand the value of mentorship programs in cultivating both emerging and established talent
Identify evolving workforce expectations and explore strategies to enhance engagement, productivity and retention
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 3: Destination Promotion, 1.0 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain F: Talent Management, 1.0 credits
* CSEP Approved
With sustainability regulations and reporting requirements on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes impact events. Learn from the lessons we’ve gathered planning shows on two continents for a global audience. Our shared responsibility in driving a decarbonized future has never been more urgent—and understanding what corporate sustainability means is no longer optional.
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate corporate sustainability reporting from event sustainability reporting
Understand the critical elements of sustainability strategy
Identify where your organization or event needs to focus
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 0.5 credits
* CSEP Approved