President and CEO
Events Industry Council
Amy Calvert has spent more than two decades in the hospitality sector 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, cultivating strategic relationships that strengthen the meetings and visitor industry. Her tenure is 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.
Date

Workforce and talent development are two critical issues our industry faces. During Global Meetings Industry Day, the Events Industry Council hosted a live session highlighting the latest release of the Economic Significance Study. This panel builds on those findings, spotlighting critical data points, collaborative advocacy efforts, and workforce and talent development insights across regions and sectors. Gain practical guidance on how to use the research to inform decision‑making and strengthen advocacy efforts within your organization and beyond.
Learning outcomes:
Illustrate the key insights and what they signal for the industry
Explore how the research conclusions impact different sectors and regions
Find the tools and resources available through the EIC Advocacy Toolkit