CFO
Business Events Sydney
Kirsty Walker has more than 25 year’s corporate experience across finance, governance, risk management, people and culture and corporate strategy. She has worked in Japan, the UK and Australia for corporate, nonprofit and startup organizations.
At BESydney, Kirsty supports Sydney’s work to secure leading international business events. Her role contributes to economic growth, global engagement and positive long-term outcomes for Sydney and New South Wales.
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Discover the difference between a destination that simply offers a venue and one that opens the door to valuable local networks and connections. Hear from three destinations as they share the opportunities and relationships they provide beyond the expected. Leave with a clearer understanding of what "home field advantage" looks like and the questions to ask when choosing your next destination.
Learning outcomes:
Identify what lies beyond the standard destination pitch
Build a different, better destination checklist
Recognize that home field advantage is a practice