Leading in extreme times
Leadership and Culture

Leading in extreme times

Inclusion, equity and belonging
Leadership
Culture and engagement
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

Inspiration Hub, Mandalay Bay | Ideas Theater, Stand F247
English
About

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

Sponsors

Soliman Productions

Bayside / F343

Speakers

Carina Bauer

CEOIMEX Group

Ferron Gray

PresidentGrae Matta Foundation

Don Welsh

President & CEODestinations International

Moderators

Holly Ransom

CEOEmergent Global