Open House 3.0: Women Rule the Events World: Building a Powerful, Lifelong Career
Hero
AI
Join us for a candid conversation with women shaping the events industry, whose stories often go untold.
This session is for any event professional seeking authentic career journeys, new challenges, and how to advocate for what you’re worth in an industry you already help build.
July 23rd, 2025 | 12PM EST
Seats are Limited
Time is running out
Join us live for a long overdue conversation, and leave with the kind of clarity, courage, and career fuel you didn’t know you needed.
Meet the Speakers
Meet our Speakers
Krista DeBrosse
Director, Trade Show Operations, PMMI
Krista is known for turning complex logistics into high-performing, people-first experiences, proving that operational excellence can be both strategic and empathetic.
Deborah Stokes
President & Managing Partner, CM Event Solutions
A powerhouse in event consulting, Deborah’s approach blends grace with grit. Since beginning her career in 2005, she’s become a driving force in the execution of successful events.
Josie Z. Caldwell
Senior Client Relationship Director, Freeman
With decades of experience and a passion for client success, Josie brings a sharp lens to leadership, negotiation, and navigating the upper echelons of the event industry.
Host
Meet our Host
Mónica Martínez
Event Specialist, InEvent
Monica is an extraordinary event tech specialist passionate about creating exceptional experiences by blending smart tech, hands-on support, logistics expertise, and a people-first approach to ensure smooth events and satisfied clients.
Watch AI in Action
They Didn’t Wait for a Seat at the Table. They Built It.
Listen in as three incredible women walk you through how to navigate visibility, rising through the ranks in a high-pressure industry.
- From Entry-Level to Executive – Hear candid stories of how women in events built their careers and carved out leadership paths along the way.
- The Voice Factor – Learn how to negotiate, advocate, and get heard, especially in rooms where you’re the only one like you.
- Live Q&A with the Panel – Ask your questions, share your experiences, and leave with the confidence to act.
One Hour of Game
An Hour of Conversation You’ll Never Forget
- Real career journeys (the highs, the hurdles, the how)
- Live insights you can apply the minute the session ends
- A chance to connect with women shaping the future of events
- Exclusive live-only resources and giveaways
Reserve your Seat
Reserve Your Seat
Live on July 23, 2025. One powerful hour, one chance to hear from the women redefining leadership in events.
Save My SpotFAQs
FAQs
Is this event only for women?
Not at all. While we’re centering women’s experiences in the events industry, this conversation is for everyone. For professionals who want to lead more thoughtfully, support their teams better, or understand how inclusive leadership drives real results.
Will the session be available to watch later?
This is a live-only conversation. No recordings, no replays. We want you in the room with us, asking questions, sharing reactions, and being part of a space that feels real and present.
What will I actually take away from this session?
Expect practical insights on career growth, negotiation, and navigating leadership in a people-first industry. You’ll hear real stories, get advice you can use immediately, and walk away with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence in your path as an event planner.
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