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Kai Hattendorf is one of the most prominent thought leaders in the global business events industry, building on a decades-long legacy of transformation and innovation. He serves as Managing Partner at jwc, the globally leading management consultancy specialising in the exhibition, trade fair, and conference industry.
During his decade-long tenure as CEO of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, he led numerous initiatives and projects to develop the sector, enhance public awareness, and expand the association’s reach and significance.
As Chair of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), a global council comprising international and global associations serving the Business Events Industry, Kai championed advocacy efforts, including the “Global Industry Manifesto,” which fosters a unified narrative for the entire events sector.
Collaborating with industry associations and global organisations like UNFCCC, OECD, and ISO, he established and supports initiatives, including the “Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative.”
Kai’s contributions to the events industry have been recognised through numerous awards and accolades worldwide.
Kai lives in Oslo, Norway.
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It is a time of rapid change and as an industry we need to respond. What if the global events industry could stimulate an even bigger, more positive impact next year as we hit the psychologically powerful midpoint of the decade? We invite you to join these industry leaders in delving into the challenges we face today as we prove the value of events to stakeholders and the next generation of talent. Where are we failing? What are the areas we need to focus our energy on as we plan to meet aggressive 2030 targets?
From AI to carbon, talent recruitment and retention in our industry, we must focus and move forward with intention and impact. What are the key opportunities in our sights that didn’t exist last year? How can we engage our industry and incite action to positive outcomes?
Learning outcomes:
Identify our industry’s most immediate and pressing challenges
Generate ideas for moving with intention to incite actions that address these
Demonstrate the power of live events in creating momentum for change
