In March 2026, a delegation of event professionals joined the Grae Matta Foundation at the United Nations in New York for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women. Viewed through a lens of justice and equality—an issue closely aligned with an industry that is more than 75% female—the experience highlighted stark global differences in gender equality and their health and economic impacts. Hear first-hand perspectives and explore practical actions you can take to drive progress.

Learning outcomes:

Identify your role in advancing equality within the events industry

Pinpoint practical steps you can take, wherever you are

Align around strategies that support greater equity and inclusion

Manage stress and stay focused in high-pressure event environments. Explore how emotional regulation techniques can help you communicate clearly, stay present and perform with confidence.

Experience guided EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping designed to reduce stress, quiet mental noise and support focus in real time. Apply practical tools you can use during demanding moments, from stakeholder conversations to live event delivery.

Learning outcomes:

Understand how stress affects communication and decision-making under pressure

Apply a simple technique to reduce anxiety and regain focus quickly

Build a repeatable approach to maintain calm and confidence during demanding event scenarios

Manage your energy more effectively to sustain performance across demanding event schedules. Explore how understanding personal energy patterns can help you plan work, set boundaries, and maintain focus.

Apply practical strategies to align tasks, meetings and recovery time with your energy levels—supporting better decision-making, productivity and well-being without burnout.

Learning outcomes:

Apply cycle tracking to plan work and meetings effectively

Identify energy peaks and dips to align tasks with performance windows

Create a sustainable workflow that supports productivity and well-being