Vice President, Global Engagement
Terramar, a DMC Network Company
Kate Patay, CPCE, Vice President of Global Engagement at Terramar, a DMC Network Company, is a well-known industry expert recognized worldwide for her work in creating unique events, forming strategic partnerships and delivering impactful experiences. She speaks internationally on relevant industry topics, serves as the chair of the SEARCH Foundation, and is obsessed with self-care, Taylor Swift and rescuing a poodle.
Her list of achievements and recognitions is extensive, including the coveted Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council, the Richard Carbotti Humanitarian Award, being named one of BizBash's Most Influential #EventProfs, earning the Smart Meetings Speaker of the Year award, and producing the surprise and delight elements of Dreamforce. Kate also recently completed multiple certificate programs at Harvard University Online.
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Your event marketing spend matters—to your organization, your partners and your attendees. When you make choices that have a positive social impact, design events that are sustainable, foster learning, nurture relationships and spark joy, you’re using your power for good. Hear three voices from different countries with unique stories and discover how to apply outcome-centered thinking to your events.
Learning outcomes:
Assess the possibilities for net positive outcomes and their business impact
Understand how small decisions can have big impact
Design an event that integrates principles of giving for good
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact, 0.75 credits

Bring your event or immersive experience concept to life in a fast-paced pitch setting. Share a viable idea with a panel of experts and an audience of event professionals. You’ll have three minutes to pitch and two minutes for questions.
Your concept should meet a clear market need, offer a unique angle or strong evolution of an existing idea, and show financial viability.
Voting comes from both the audience and the judges.
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