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President and CEO
Events Industry Council
Amy Calvert has spent more than two decades in the hospitality industry and currently serves as CEO of the Events Industry Council. Strategic leadership and a passion for innovation underpin her approach as she works to drive the industry forward and support growth and excellence.
Since joining the Events Industry Council, Amy has embraced her role as both leader and ambassador, building strategic relationships that strengthen the meetings and visitor industry. Her tenure has been marked by balancing organizational vision with measurable staff goals and providing fiscal oversight for multimillion-dollar budgets. Under her leadership, the team has surpassed revenue targets and outperformed market benchmarks.
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Explore findings from qualitative interviews with business events professionals who design and deliver equity-related initiatives around the world. Hear how the industry has progressed since the Events Industry Council launched its Equity Task Force in 2020 and consider short-term recommendations for turning vision into action. Discover current challenges and practical opportunities to advance workforce development, stakeholder engagement and business outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
Apply insights from industry leaders and practitioners to support progress toward meaningful equity outcomes
Identify opportunities and challenges for the sector, and improvements to workforce development
Use findings from the EIC study to review and advance stakeholder engagement and business outcomes
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 1
* CMP/CEU Approved: Sustainability and Social Impact, 1.0 credits
* CSEP Approved
Explore findings from the latest Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and examine how the industry continues to expand its economic and societal impact.
Discover the workforce trends behind that growth, including emerging roles, evolving skills and the industry's contribution to innovation, business success and community development. Gain practical insights to support workforce planning, advocacy and informed decision-making.
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate key economic impact measurements
Explain the wider benefits of business events
Apply findings to workforce and advocacy strategies
* CMP/CEU Approved: Strategic Planning, 0.75 credits