Matt Regnier
CEO
Source Locally
About the Speaker/Moderator
With over 20 years of experience in International Event Production, Matt Régnier is an entrepreneur and producer recognized for his ability to connect talent, cultures, and ideas on a global scale.
Founder of Pleni The International, a production and consulting company dedicated to international events, he supports both non-French-speaking clients in France and international clients abroad.
In 2025, he launched Source Locally, the world’s first platform dedicated to identifying, booking, and paying local event freelancers, with the aim of reducing unnecessary flights, fostering community development, and supporting low-carbon events.
Matt is also the Founder of IC – International Consultants, a non-profit Association bringing together independent Production Directors across five continents.
His career began at Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World Orlando, and has taken him from the Middle East to Europe, through major projects such as COP 18 Doha, the launch of the Dubai Tram, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the Movin’On Summit in Brussels.
Building on this journey and collaborations with prestigious clients such as Nike, TikTok, Rolls‑Royce, and Publicis, Matt now champions a clear vision : reinventing the event industry through local sourcing, sustainability, and inclusion.
Matchmaking Information
Attending
Rising Talent - Freelance, fearless and global: Navigating solopreneurship in events
Lessons and legacies from the Paris 2024 Olympics
Closing the net zero gap: Urgent action needed
Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (3)
Date
Session
Impact
Closing the net zero gap: Urgent action needed
The event industry is reliant on global travel to deliver powerful face-to-face events. With new regulations coming into effect and aggressive net-zero targets looming, there are gaps we must close rapidly, and we need collective action toward this, urgently. Hear from those taking both small and large steps to achieve measurable sustainability targets. And discuss how we can all engage to close the net zero gap.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the gaps affecting all sectors of the event industry
Define measurable actions we can implement today across our events and businesses
Construct a plan to close the gap
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved
Education
ESG – environmental, social and governance
Sustainability
Speakers (3)
David Baldig
Director Corporate Responsibility EMEAI, George P. JohnsonXavier Guillemin
VP Global Sales Sustainability, ACCORModerator (1)
James Lancaster
Editor, AMI (Northstar Meetings Group)Session
Impact
Lessons and legacies from the Paris 2024 Olympics
Explore the untold stories and lasting legacies of the Paris 2024 Olympics including the behind-the-scenes challenges and innovative solutions that shaped the success of the Games. Through a collaborative approach, the Paris 2024 team achieved remarkable economic and PR results. Explore the lessons learned, the innovations unveiled and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Learning outcomes:
Analyze key challenges and innovative solutions
Evaluate the positive impacts and economic and public relations benefits of mega event hosting
Discuss the lessons learned from Paris 2024
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
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75
* CSEP Approved
Speakers (4)
Arnaud Chouraki
CEO, mci group FranceBryan Churchill
SVP, Hotel and Destination Sales, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention BoardModerator (1)
Matt Regnier
CEO, Source LocallySession
Leadership and Culture
Rising Talent - Freelance, fearless and global: Navigating solopreneurship in events
Stepping into the events industry as a solopreneur can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a career switcher, or newly navigating the freelance world, you’re not alone in facing the challenges of working independently. Explore what it truly means to be a healthy solopreneur in global events. Gain insights on how to build your network, find opportunities and overcome common hurdles.
Learning outcomes:
Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of working independently in global events, from finding clients to managing workload and scaling your business
Discover strategies for developing meaningful connections, leveraging partnerships, and positioning yourself for long-term success in an industry driven by relationships
Explore key steps to maintain business stability, avoid burnout, and create a thriving career as a solopreneur in events
Education
New to industry
Company culture
Creativity
Leadership
Speakers (3)
Eric Antonisse
Founder && CEO, MiceMedia BVNorbert Frank
General Secretary, IC - International ConsultantsModerator (1)