Joint Associations collaborate to empower success with Next Generation Workshop on Cultivating Leadership in a Globalized Workforce
The Joint Associations Next Generation Workshop, on Cultivating Leadership in a Globalised Workforce, took place on Monday at the North Convention Center, Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Organised by IAPCO, IFES, AIPC, and AMCI, the workshop provided a platform for deepening understanding of adaptive leadership in today’s globalised workforce.
The four associations collaborated again to empower the next generation following the success of the previous shared workshop at IMEX Frankfurt.
It highlights the importance that each of the four associations places on collaborating with, and the importance of giving a voice to, the Next Generation.
Estefanía Zárate Angarita, of Kenes Group, said: “The Joint Associations Workshop is a demonstration of continuous and strengthening collaboration between key players of our global meetings sector, where the visions and talents of the future leaders are centre stage.
The programme and the format, including the logistics and the delivery of this educational session has been mindfully crafted by ambitious early career professionals to enable a platform for cutting-edge conversation around leadership, globalisation, and knowledge exchange across cultures and generations.
As a member of the IAPCO Next Generation Committee, it was my honour to work alongside colleagues from AMCI, IFES and AIPC to bring this format for the first time to IMEX America, transferring the lessons from our first Joint Associations Workshop, carried out this past May at IMEX Frankfurt and tailoring the content to the audience from the Americas.
It was exciting to share my experience as a Colombian journalist and digital nomad, working remotely for the world-class PCO Kenes Group since 2021.”
Uta Goretzky, Executive Director, IFES, said: “Motivated employees who have a stable network within the industry are a key factor in the MICE industry. The Next-Gen workshops at IMEX contribute to these networks and, along the way, participants learn from each other and from experienced experts. In short, the offer from the cooperating associations is a must.”
Key topics included adapting to a shifting global landscape and creating leadership opportunities for talent from low and middle-income countries.
Next Generation Workshop – IMEX, Las Vegas
Mark your calendar for October 7th, 15:00-17:00, at Mandalay Bay as we gear up for our Next-Gen Workshop, “Meeting the Future: Cultivating Leadership in a Globalised Workforce“, in collaboration with IAPCO, AIPC and AMC Institute – a platform which brings together a collaborative network for ambitious young professionals from all corners of the meetings industry.
Building on our successful debut in Frankfurt, this joint association event promises to be even more impactful. Here young ambitious professionals can learn about the roles of each organisation, tackle shared challenges and facilitate future collaboration across all corners of our industry.
Objectives:
Workforce development, Empowering Emerging Leaders, Cross-Generational and Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Networking and Peer Learning
Introduction & Mini Opening Keynote:
“Evolving Leadership for the Greater Good” – Speaker: Estefanía Zárate Angarita.
Panel Discussion:
Future Leaders and successful leaders from Emerging Markets: Collaboration Across Generations and Cultures
Moderator: Estefanía Zarate Angarita
Panelists: Paco Collazo, Steve Riches, Emma Bennett, Nicole Walker
Themes:
- Emphasising the importance of leadership that prioritizes collective well-being and sustainable development in the meetings sector.
- What’s the key to adaptive leadership? How can leaders better adapt to changing landscapes?
- Is there enough space for future leaders to come from low- and middle-income countries? As we are outsourcing talents, are we providing space for them to lead or are they just cheap and convenient labour?
- How can we provide more platforms for knowledge and skills exchange between the current leaders and future leaders while everyone is too busy doing their day-to-day thing?
- International, intercultural and INTERGENERATIONAL collaboration for the advancement of the meetings sector.
Spaces are limited, first come, first served! Register here surveymonkey.com/r/NextGenWorkshop_IMEX_LV
INFO
Monday, 7 October, 2024
15:00 – 17:00
IMEX, Las Vegas
