Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast
IMEX Latest Industry Report: What are the trends we can’t ignore?
April 22, 2025
For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com Following the release of “The Power of Experiences” report, IMEX Group’s CEO Carina Bauer joins Matthew to discuss their key findings. Learn why and how to design events that go beyond logistics and leave lasting emotional impact!

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


Following the release of “The Power of Experiences” report, IMEX Group’s CEO Carina Bauer joins Matthew to discuss their key findings. Backed by the latest research, this report unveils a future where events don’t just connect people - they restore trust, ignite belonging, and spark real human connection.


What you’ll learn:


Carina Bauer brings over two decades of experience leading IMEX, which hosts some of the world's largest exhibitions for the meetings and events industry. Under her leadership, IMEX has expanded internationally and embraced cutting-edge strategies to evolve with the changing landscape of business events. She was recently recognized with an outstanding contribution to the industry award from the Association of Event Organizers.


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Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-bauer17/

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Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

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