Maria Gaillez
Relationship Manager
IMEX GROUP
About the Speaker/Moderator
As a senior relationship manager in the Hosted Buyer Team at IMEX Group, Maria builds authentic connections to deliver excellent client experiences. Having lived in Ecuador, the US, the Netherlands, Spain and now the UK, Maria's diverse experiences have shaped her into an open-minded and compassionate individual, recognized at IMEX Group as a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion. She is dedicated to nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing the attendee experience by creating inclusive and enriching show environments. Maria's people skills were honored with the HPN Global Tradeshow Partner of the Year Award in 2022.
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Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Experiential Event Design

Award-winning creatives: Lessons and inspiration
The path to winning an event or experience award begins with a great idea, invites collaboration along the way, and requires patience to allow that idea to bloom, while constantly striving for excellence. It’s a path that demands passion. Stemming from the Latin “passio”, or suffering, passion is essential for fuelling the sweat. equity and persistence needed to overcome the inevitable challenges that face complex events. These presenters have passion in abundance. Leave inspired by their award-winning stories and define what it takes to submit for your own awards.
Learning outcomes:
Explore inspiring event ideas that deliver guest memories
Discover what it takes to submit your incredible events and win awards
Illustrate how fresh thinking equals measurable results
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 2: Bidding for Conventions, 0.5 Credits
* CSEP Approved

