How to Start a Career in Event Planning
If you're curious about what it takes to be an event planner or event manager, here's a crash course on how to start your career in event management.
If you're curious about what it takes to be an event planner or event manager, here's a crash course on how to start your career in event management.
Meet four filmmakers who took matters into their own hands and started carving their own path in the film industry even before graduating from school.
If you want to work in the film industry, you don’t need to wait until you’ve graduated—you can start as early as now. As a student, you can plant the seeds by knowing the lay of the land, building your knowledge and experience, and creating meaningful connections.
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Co-Founder and Director, Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee
Jade Carey is the Co-Founder and Director of Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee in Hong Kong. As an F&B entrepreneur, she focuses on creating spaces that deliver an exceptional experience through specialty coffee, food, and warm, connected customer service. Jade is dedicated to the creative and design process of the physical spaces, branding, and menu development. Beyond the coffee and food, she is passionate about growing and empowering individuals within the team. She focuses on highlighting individual potential and creating opportunities for growth, fostering effective leaders who can then share their skills and contribute to others.
Consultant
Jeff is an accomplished senior B2B technology sales executive with a proven history of consistently building high performing teams to accelerate revenue growth. Served as the Country Manager of Linkedin Hong Kong and Head of Accelerated Growth Business at Google. Jeff is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential while driving strategic initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. Jeff cares deeply about: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and values: Integrity, accountability and Impact. His personal mission statement is " To help people be happier and more successful at work and at home."
Founder & CEO, Sunnystep
Ting Mao, founder of Sunnystep, turned a personal spine injury into a mission: to create stylish, everyday performance footwear that truly supports the body. In partnership with the MIT Sports Lab, she drives innovation in shoes that combine science, comfort, and sustainability. Today, Sunnystep has 17 stores in Southeast Asia, ships globally and is recognized for empowering people through high-performance, body-friendly footwear for daily life.
Head of Large Enterprises, Linkedin
Tim leads LinkedIn's Large Enterprise Sales team in Southeast Asia, with nearly two decades of experience in the talent industry across APAC. Originally from Tasmania he has worked in different regions including Hong Kong and now Singapore. Tim represents Linkedln at conferences typically aimed at the C-suite level. He is passionate about workforce transformation, Al, in-deman skills, and building professional brands that connect people to opportunities.
Head Facilitator Director,
OWN Academy
Billy Tam is an architect turned entrepreneur with over 11 years of experience in 5 idea-to-exit startups in fitness, retail, and food and beverage. With 9 years of experience as a program facilitator, he was one of the pioneer entrepreneurship industry coaches at OWN Academy prior to joining the company. As the Director of Operations, he is responsible for overseeing all programs, facilitator recruitment and curriculum development at OWN Academy.
Data Analyst
Tiphanie is a data analyst based in Dubai with experience leading transformation projects across Africa and the Middle East. She combines data insight with strategic vision, encouraging students to use analytical thinking as a tool for solving real-world problems and creating impact.
Founder, AIDEN Global (Data Science & Al Innovation)
Tannya Jajal is an educator and technologist who has delivered 40+ keynotes worldwide on Al, machine learning, and consciousness. Before founding AIDEN, an education company building Al-integrated curricula and learning platforms for schools, she led cybersecurity at VMware, one of the world's top cloud infrastructure firms. A longtime Forbes contributor, she's spent over a decade exploring how Al is made, and how it's transforming the future of learning and work
Branding & Design Strategist
Anvita is a Parsons-trained brand strategist and designer with over 12 years of experience across the Middle East and India. Having built brands for startups and global companies, she teaches creative problem-solving and design thinking through workshops across the UAE, India, and Egypt.
Senior Architect, Atkins Realis
Sid is a senior architect with over 12 years of experience in architecture and urbanism across Asia and the Middle East. His work focuses on data-informed, participatory urban design, integrating innovation and analytical depth to shape human-centered cities.
Founder, Curiousiac (Brand Strategy & Marketing)
Prerna is a brand and growth strategist working across design, storytelling, and marketing. She helps brands define their message and audience through curiosity-driven strategies, using creativity as a practical tool to drive influence and innovation.
Founder, ROOM 102 (Leadership & Sustainability in Fashion)
Georgina is a leadership coach and former fashion executive with over 25 years of experience across brands including CELINE, Dolce & Gabbana, and Armani. She partners with global houses like LVMH and Kering, guiding leaders to build emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven, and sustainable businesses.
Founder, Development x[by] Design (Urban Planning & Project Management)
Farah is an urban planner with 15 years of experience leading major projects across the Gulf Region. She advises governments and private sectors on urban master plans, combining technical expertise, strategic management, and stakeholder engagement to shape sustainable cities.
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young (ESG & Sustainability)
Dillon is an ESG and Sustainability professional at e& (etisalat) with extensive experience in reporting, assurance, and policy development. He helps organizations enhance transparency and credibility through global ESG frameworks and drives long-term value through sustainable business practices.
Students aged 10-13
Comfortable with advanced English communication (to join pitching, teamwork, and project activities)
Accepted through an application process to ensure the best fit and experience (Note: Registration fees are refunded if your child isn’t eligible.)