Manager, Marketing and Communications
ELX
Hannah Elston is co-host of The Eventualists, a Meetings Today podcast exploring the people, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of the meetings and events industry.
Through the podcast, she brings a curious, people-focused perspective to discussions around leadership, career development, industry change, and what it takes to build a meaningful career in events.
Alongside The Eventualists, Hannah is Senior Manager of Partnerships, Marketing & Communications at Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), where she works closely with senior corporate event leaders and industry partners across Europe and North America. Her role gives her a front-row view of the challenges, priorities, and shifts influencing the events industry at its highest levels.
Hannah is also an experienced moderator, emcee, and speaker, having contributed to events including The Meetings Show, IMEX Frankfurt, IMEX America, and International Confex.
Her contribution to the industry has been recognized through a number of emerging leadership honors. She was named a Tomorrow’s Talent 2025 winner, included in Courtney Stanley’s Women to Watch 2025, and selected as a finalist for the Chris Peacock Rising Star of the Year Award at the 2025 M&IT Awards.
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What role does mentorship play in unlocking the potential of Gen Z in the modern workforce, specifically in our global events industry? Discover the transformative benefits of mentoring tomorrow’s talent. Explore the impact of mentorship on career growth, discuss what makes a good mentor and explore how mentorship can bridge generational gaps and create lasting, meaningful connections.
Learning outcomes:
Identify the importance of mentorship in a modern workforce and the value of a mutually beneficial mentor-mentee relationship
Implement effective mentorship strategies tailored to the needs of today’s young professionals that leverage modern tools and personal career experiences to establish rewarding mentor-mentee relationships
Connect with some of our industry’s most-respected professionals and mentors to learn about their approach to mentorship and ask their advice for career development

Join a wide range of industry mentors and mentees for open dialogue on working in the events industry.
Learning outcomes:
Gain insights into the real work being done daily
Understand potential career paths
Explore the opportunities and the skills required