Association Expert
Flanders Convention Bureau
Tuya Beyers has more than 20 years’ experience in the business events industry. She strongly believes in the positive power of conferences and supports stakeholders to develop purposeful business models.
As Association Expert at Flanders Convention Bureau, Tuya is committed to creating meaningful impact through conferences in Flanders. She co-developed the Impact Methodology and initiated an online learning platform to support local experts and international associations on their journey toward more impactful business events.
As an active member of the International Alliance on Impact, she connects with destinations worldwide to exchange knowledge and best practices on designing impactful conferences. Together with business events stakeholders in Flanders, she is currently shaping a roadmap and action plan to drive the sustainable transformation of our industry.
Her goal is to instill the impact reflex—a mindset where associations, convention bureaus, PCOs and local experts naturally integrate positive change into their strategy.
Tuya also embraces this philosophy in her personal life by practicing yoga, discovering great food and seeking new adventures wherever she goes.
Date

Impact begins with intention. As we move into the second half of the decade, we all have a role to play in creating positive impact with our events. At a time when we must make confident decisions to future-proof our events, selecting the right host destination is key. When there is alignment from sustainable thinking to legacy-leaving, your event’s positive impacts have the potential to ripple globally. Let’s explore the opportunities that come from great destination collaborations.
Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate positive social impact opportunities through your events
Formulate ideas for embedding social legacy in your events
Set your events apart by designing for legacy with intention
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 Credits
* CSEP Approved