Tanja Schramm

CEO

Event Destinations GmbH

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About the Speaker

Tanja Schramm is a business economist and industry leader with a strong background in the global meetings and events sector. Since 2016, she has led MEET GERMANY, the largest meetings and events network in German-speaking countries, with approximately 3,500 partners.

She founded the BESL event agency in 2003 and has extensive experience in the hotel and hospitality sector. Her career includes international roles in Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and onboard MS Europa, as well as work with borchardt & Käfer Party Service.

Tanja is known for her entrepreneurial mindset, forward-thinking ideas and ability to connect people. She lives in Germany and enjoys balancing her professional work with family life.

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Leadership and Culture

The networking mistake almost everyone makes—and how you can do it better

Speaker

Tanja SchrammEvent Destinations GmbH

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

12:30 - 12:55 CEST

Inspiration Hub, Hall 9, IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007

Education session

English

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Leadership and Culture

The networking mistake almost everyone makes—and how you can do it better

Speaker

Tanja SchrammEvent Destinations GmbH

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

12:30 - 12:55 CEST

Inspiration Hub, Hall 9, IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007

Education session

English

Networking is the heartbeat of every event yet it can feel forced, superficial, or just plain awkward. Learn the most common mistake people make when trying to connect—and how to shift your mindset to make networking truly impactful. Using a recent case study, Tanja demonstrates what happens when technology fails but community shows up. Walk away with inspiring insights and practical tips to build deeper, more meaningful connections—even in a tech-driven world.

Learning outcomes:

How to make networking work for you.

Take away practical tips to build deeper, more meaningful connections.

How to stand out from the crowd.