Tips and Challenges to Delivering International Events with Denise Broeren

The Conference Collective - Event Management Podcast

In this episode of The Conference Collective Podcast we welcome Denise Broeren, Co-Director of Think Business Events. Denise shares her journey in the events industry and sheds light on her experience working on the 2022 WFOT Congress. Denise further discusses the challenges that come with hosting international events and how she managed to overcome any cultural differences that were experienced during the WFOT Congress in Paris.
About Denise Broeren:
Denise Broeren is an accomplished PCO and accredited CEM with over 18 years’ experience in the MICE industry. Together with her business partner, Kim Stevenson, Denise’s company, Think Business Events has managed over 200 events across Australia and abroad, spanning associations, government sector, medical, and education to name a few. Denise loves the dynamic nature of business events and the varied clientele and innovative solutions that come with the end-to-end process of conference management. Her creative thinking means no challenge is too big and no idea too outrageous. She is particularly adept at working collaboratively with clients to achieve their strategic goals.
Denise’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-broeren/
Think Business Events Website: https://thinkbusinessevents.com.au/
About The PCOA:
The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand.
The Association’s objectives are to increase the standard of professionalism of its members and promote a better understanding of the roles, functions and contributions of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other practitioners in the conference and event sector.
Website: www.pco.asn.au
About Connected Event Group:
At Connected Event Group we offer innovation and creativity in audio-visual services and event production, employing technical solutions that help people and businesses communicate with each other. We’ve been translating event technologies for our clients for over two decades specialising in AV production, content creation and broadcasting, across a range of industries. We’re experts in making the impossible possible.
Website: www.connectedeventgroup.com
About Libbie Ray:
Libbie Ray is the Director of Connected Event Group and the President of the Entrepreneurs Organisation Sydney. Libbie's 20 years of experience across marketing, events, technology, and broadcast production provides a well-rounded approach to the new world of events. Libbie's passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights and works with Skills IQ and TAFE to assist in the development of the training and education framework for her sector.
Libbie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbie-ray/
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