Associate Vice President
Dubai Business Events
With a masters in International Relations and Asia Pacific Studies, Karina learned Mandarin Chinese in the late 90s to punctuate her studies with research on the economic and political implications of China, for the World Trade Organization.
Karina is a seasoned sales and marketing professional currently spearheading Dubai Business Events’ strategy and on the ground operation. Dubai Business Events is a division of the Government of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. She manages a network of 12 overseas offices across North America, Europe and Asia, and provides leadership in overall business events commercial strategy.
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A comprehensive analysis of the current and up-coming changes in the global business events world, offering valuable insights for industry leaders, meeting planners and association representatives. The BestCities Global Alliance discusses the latest and most significant environmental, economic, political, legal, social and technological factors affecting global business events.
Learning outcomes:
Gain a deeper understanding of the factors that are affecting business events on a macro level in EMEA, the Americas and APAC
Learn strategies to navigate these complexities successfully
Gain a deeper understanding of the power of working with an alliance
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved