Vanessa Lovatt is a highly respected event strategy consultant and community leader with nearly 20 years of experience in B2B events, digital media, and communities. She has held three Managing Director roles at IQPC, leading high-growth event portfolios, and was formerly MD at virtual events pioneer Glisser, where she scaled the business internationally and drove product innovation.

She is the Founder of Event Tech World, a fast-growing community for event technology users and buyers, and she also works with FT Live, the Financial Times’ global conferences and events division, advising on growth strategy She has played a key role in integrating event technology across the FT’s event portfolio, ensuring seamless customer experiences and measurable impact. She is also an Advisor for Event Footprints and Public Sector Network.   A recognised thought leader, she regularly speaks on B2B Media growth, event tech, and community strategies, helping event organisers, corporate planners, and tech providers navigate the evolving industry.

Vanessa also provides professional facilitator services and is a CPD-accredited Board Advisory professional, a champion of gender diversity in events, and true believer in the power of networking.