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President
Grae Matta Foundation
Dr Ferron Gray Foren (Psy), PhD, MSc, BSc, FIOD, is President of the Grae Matta Group and the Grae Matta Foundation. He advises international stakeholders on mental health policy and its impact on productivity across sectors. Ferron regularly engages with central and local governments, global trade organizations and the private sector, and has addressed audiences at the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the G20 and the UK Houses of Parliament.
As a specialist forensic psychologist, Ferron leads initiatives focused on standardizing mental health policies in higher education, the workplace and the events industry. Under his leadership, the Grae Matta Foundation is developing an International Mental Health Standard for the events industry, working with standards agencies and global partners. The Foundation holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.
Ferron also serves as an elected councillor for the London Council and the SME Council of the Confederation of British Industry, and as a UK representative on the B20 Employment & Education Task Force. Outside work, Ferron mentors young professionals and enjoys global travel.
Date
Join a collaborative focus group dedicated to co-designing the future of mental health in the events industry. This 60-minute session invites event professionals, venue leaders, corporate buyers, and other stakeholders to share experiences, challenges, and practical insights that will inform the development of a Global Mental Health Standard for the Event Industry.
This is not a panel or presentation — it’s a working session where your voice will directly influence the direction of an industry-first framework designed to embed mental health into the heart of event strategy and operations.
Spaces are limited. To request an invitation or express interest in contributing, please email: focusgroup@graemattafoundation.orgJoin a collaborative focus group dedicated to co-designing the future of mental health in the events industry. Share experiences, challenges and practical insights to inform the development of a global mental health standard for the events industry.
Your voice will influence the direction of an industry-first framework designed to embed mental health into the heart of event strategy and operations.
Request an invitation at focusgroup@graemattafoundation.org
Learning outcomes:
Explore how mental health impacts every layer of the event lifecycle — from design and staffing to delegate experience and ROI
Contribute insights and real-world experiences to the development of a new global mental health standard for the events industry
Discover opportunities to pilot, adopt or champion elements of the mental health standard in your organization or network
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits
* CSEP Approved
At a time of enormous geopolitical and economic change, our industry is under pressure. Whether it’s national or international policy changes, border disputes, wars, tariffs, meetings volumes or travel restrictions, the events industry is facing a wealth of unknowns and uncontrollables. Earlier this year, IMEX asked a wide group of leaders for their perspective on what leading through this means, and we gather them here to reflect on how we can move forward, together.
Learning outcomes:
Anchor decisions in values, not fear
Use disruption to clarify direction, not derail it
Focus on purpose and presence
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved