Conference News is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the next edition of its CN 30underThirty.
Now in its seventh year, the CN 30underThirty initiative recognises and rewards young, upcoming talent within the conference and meetings industry.
The next edition of CN 30underThirty will run in conjunction with International Confex, taking place at ExCeL London from 28-29 February 2024. The awards will take place during day two of the show.
How to apply
Nominations are open from today, 7 December 2023, and will close on 18 January 2024. You can either nominate yourself, or somebody else. Nominees must work within the conference and meetings industry and be 29 years old or younger as of 7 December 2023 to be eligible to enter.
Apply to be a CN 30underThirty here.
Commenting on the news, Cameron Roberts, editor, Conference News, said: “The CN 30underThirty is a critical part of our connection to the next generation of eventprofs. As a brand, we have forged numerous working relationships with members of each cohort, many of whom have gone on to become key thought leaders in the conference sector.
“All of this is to say, this isn’t just a group of young professionals. It’s an opportunity for members to learn, grow, contribute to the industry narrative and connect with other eventprofs on the path to success.”
Meet the judges
The judges include: Heather Lishman, association director, ABPCO; Fay Sharpe, founder, Fast Forward 15; Lidia Sakarapani, director of sales and marketing, Principal Global Events; David Ogiste, founder, Nobody’s Café; Nadu Placca, global event and experience architect and consultant, The Zoo XYZ; Olivier Vallee, managing director, Identity; Penny Noble, CEO, Noble Events; Cassidy Knowles, director of events and operations, Chorus; Vicky Gardner, director, ZiaBia; Shonali Devereaux, presenter, Profeshonali; Steve Lindsey, event director – National Sales Conference, Lincoln West; Anupa White, director, Principal Global Events; Liz Zutshi, managing director, The Turner Agency; Rob Morrison, client engagement director, mcm creative group; Annie Smith, senior events manager, Hanson Wade Group and Jon Kelly, founder and CEO, Meet & Potato.
Find out what they are looking for in the next cohort of rising stars, here.
