Kenelma Mendoza de Paredes | MBA, CITP, CIS Founder & President, Accento Incentives - Panama DMC | VP of Marketing & Innovation, Essence Latam.

With over 27 years of expertise in the MICE industry, I specialize in crafting exceptional events and driving strategic business growth. As the Founder of Accento Incentives - Panama DMC and a proud co-founder of Essence Latam, I am passionate about uniting Latin America's event offerings, standardizing best practices, and championing the unique needs of female leaders in our industry.

Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to elevating the global meetings sector. I am the past President of the Panamanian Association of Congress Organizers and the SITE Central America Chapter, a former representative to Panama’s National Tourism Council, and an active leader within MPI and PCMA.

Beyond my professional accomplishments and my dedication to my family as a mother of twins, my goal at IMEX Frankfurt is simple: to build impactful partnerships, exchange innovative ideas, and connect with global professionals. Let’s meet to discover new trends and explore how we can collaborate to deliver world-class MICE experiences!