ABOUT THE EVENT
On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, the CN 30underThirty Class of 2025 will be recognised and officially inducted into our programme with an awards ceremony at Excel London, as part of International Confex 2025.
On arrival, the CN 30underThirty winners will be treated to a networking reception before a welcome speech from Jack Newey, chief commercial director at Conference News.
The main awards ceremony will then take place where each CN 30underThirty winner will be recognised for their achievements and presented with their trophy. The afternoon will then be finished off with a networking period where the winners can get to know their fellow alumni.

The CN30underThirty Class of 2025
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Alice is a dynamic strategist transforming meetings through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. With a career spanning venue management, agency operations, and corporate strategy, she brings ...
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Since joining BCD Meetings & Events as a Project Consultant, Alicia has consistently delivered outstanding results resulting in her promotion to Senior Project Consultant in less than 2 years. Alicia ...
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I started working at Emota (previously Ashfield Meetings & Events) in 2019 as a Project Executive having just graduated with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre Performance. 5 years and 3 promotions later I ...
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Charlotte has shown rapid career progression, marked by her ability to learn, evolve, and continuously enrich her industry knowledge. In addition to her professional achievements, Charlotte is passion ...
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Emily has been with Verve for 6 years with versatile experience in the Sponsorship team. She is an incredibly experienced Account Director who thrives on bringing brand partnerships to life and creati ...
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With over 7 years experience working in the events industry, Eva is a Senior Producer at London-based brand experience agency, Heaps + Stacks, where she works on end-to-end delivery of global pop-ups ...
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Iβve always been the youngest in the room, but rather than let that intimidate me, Iβve used it to my advantage. Beginning in luxury weddings, I mastered high-pressure execution and flawless client ma ...
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As an Assistant Producer at TFI Lodestar, I specialise in crafting innovative, multi-channel live events that engage audiences and drive business growth. With a first-class degree in Live Music Perfor ...
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Georgia Wootton is a dynamic Senior Account Manager in Strataβs automotive division, celebrated for her commercial acumen and leadership in the events industry. Recognised for flawlessly delivering hi ...
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Hannahβs career at DRPG began just 2.5 years ago as a Project Coordinator and her dedication has seen her rapidly progress to account manager. She demonstrates outstanding organisational skills, a sol ...
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Helen Conway is an events and communications professional with a proven track record in content production and event management. Currently a Senior Event Manager at Verve Live Agency, she orchestrates ...
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James Lee is a Conferences & Events Organiser at the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), bringing nine years of event management experience to the role. He oversees a diverse portfolio o ...
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I am a senior marketing executive at the Financial Times, working in FT Live, its events division. I manage banking and finance events, covering digital assets, wealth management, and more. I am a qui ...
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Joining Bray Leino Events as an Event Executive in 2022, after graduating from Bournemouth University with a first-class degree in Event Management, I have since worked on many events ranging from exh ...
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Jenna is a Pharmaceutical Account Director at DRPG, bringing creativity and strategic insight to the industry. With a background in live events and internal communications, she has played a key role i ...
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Joining Touch Associates as a Project Coordinator in 2022 and becoming Senior Project Coordinator at the start of 2024, I now have extensive experience in planning, supporting and overseeing events of ...
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Joanna is the Senior Client Services Manager at HeadBox, managing relationships with corporate clients to drive growth. Joanna has always had a passion for travel and events, following her degree in E ...
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Laura brings over 7 yearsβ experience to the role of Producer at CTL Communications where she leads and delivers client assignments globally, managing multiple work streams with cohesive creative dire ...
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Lillie joined Borough Bench Media three and a half years ago with little experience but a strong drive to learn. Since then, she has developed invaluable skills, grown in confidence, and played a key ...
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With over eight years in the events industry, Luke specialises in transforming ideas into impactful experiences. Luke's passion for events started at on muddy fields, blowing up giant inflatables whil ...
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Mackenzie is a Project Manager at Emota, working within the healthcare events sector. She started in events as a passion project, hosting Taylor Swift-themed club nights across Western Canada and rais ...
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Max is a people-first marketer with a diverse skill set and a proven track record of driving creative, cultural, and commercial success, spending nearly his entire career in the events industry. At Wo ...
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Megan Douthwaite is a Project Manager at DRPG, known for her expertise in logistics and client management. Since joining in 2022, she has played a pivotal role in delivering high-profile events, earni ...
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I am a Project Manager at XSEM, a leading brand engagement agency. From starting as a placement student 5 years ago, to becoming a Project Manager, I have had the opportunity to work with brilliant br ...
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A dynamic and results-driven Global Producer, Nicole has over seven years of experience delivering high-profile, multifaceted events across the world. Adept at navigating diverse cultures, currencies, ...
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Senior Marketing Manager at Terrapinn. Overseeing the marketing activities & strategy for global life science conferences covering Biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy, BioTech, Pharmacovigilance, & Market ...
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Iβm Oluyomi, an Event Logistics Manager at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Iβve had the privilege of managing conferences across Nigeria, Africa, the UK, Hong Kong, and am current ...
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Owen Tonks-Lewis is a social entrepreneur and event manager based in Lincoln, UK. As Co-Curator of TEDxBrayford Pool, they have played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact events that amplify dive ...
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Iβm a Senior Project Manager at Principal Global Events, over the last 3 years Iβve had the opportunity to manage a wide range of exciting and complex events. I love every aspect of event planning, fr ...
KEY EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Venue: Excel London
Location: Keynote Theatre (as part of International Confex 2025)
Dress Code: Business Casual
Event Timings:
3.45pm - Networking reception
4:00pm - Welcome from Jack Newey, chief commercial director at Mash Media and Rick Stainton, founder at The Power of Events.
4:10pm - Awards ceremony starts
4.40pm - Awards ceremony concludes and networking drinks
Please note: All awards ceremony attendees (including winners, plus ones, judges and scheme partners) must register for International Confex 2025 in order to gain entry to the exhibition. This can be done via its website here.