About the Speaker/Moderator

Avital Rosen is Vice President of Business Development at Kenes Group, a global leader in association management and professional conference management. With more than 35 years of international experience, she combines operational expertise with a strategic business development perspective, building partnerships with international associations and supporting the company’s continued global growth.

Throughout her career, Avital has held senior leadership roles across operations, project management, client accounts, and business development, giving her a strong understanding of the full lifecycle of international conferences—from strategy and planning to operational delivery and long-term organizational growth.

Today, Avital leads strategic business development for Kenes Group, partnering with international associations and professional societies to explore new avenues for collaboration. She focuses on creating long-term partnerships, launching new conference brands, expanding established events into new regions, and helping organizations develop conferences as strategic platforms for growth and collaboration. As a member of the Kenes Group executive management team, she contributes to the company’s strategic direction and international expansion.

In her spare time, Avital enjoys ballet, Pilates and long-distance walking.

Matchmaking Information

Attending

Association Focus
Leadership and culture

Association Focus

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | South Pacific GH
Sponsor (1)
+1
Global growth reimagined for associations
Marketing and engagement

Global growth reimagined for associations

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM | America/Los_Angeles
Inspiration Hub | Ideas Theater, B4100
Sponsor (1)
+1

Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)

Session
Marketing and engagement
Global growth reimagined for associations
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM | America/Los_Angeles
Education session
Inspiration Hub | Ideas Theater, B4100
English

Global growth reimagined for associations

Navigate disruption and unlock new revenue opportunities. Explore how associations are adapting to AI, changing travel patterns and global shifts. Gain practical insights into meeting innovation, membership growth and diversified revenue streams.

Learning outcomes:

Identify how AI can support membership growth and engagement

Apply strategies to increase meeting and event revenue

Explore alternative revenue streams beyond traditional models

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75

* CMP/CEU Approved: Strategic Planning, 0.75 credits

* CSEP Approved

AI and tech
Association
Audience engagement
Brand storytelling
Speakers (2)
Avital Rosen
VP Business Development, Kenes Group
Jeanne Sheehy
Chief Marketing Officer, Bostrom
Sponsors (1)
+1
Starts in
3 weeks
3 days
11hours
08 minutes