Agnes Gehot Consulting

Agnes Gehot Consulting

EXPERIENCE

Over 30+ years of experience in the events industry, I gained experience in conference rooms, on tradeshow floors and running B2B events in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Experience

From budgeting/planning to onsite or online productions, every organisational element is taken care of. With a structured but insightful approach, my expertise also lies in producing conference content, drive marketing efforts and create knowledge-driven events.

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Some of the venues, organisations and conference centres I have worked with

NUMBERS

EVENTS held in 14 different countries and 3 continents

Russia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy, UK, Turkey, Thailand, Brazil, USA, Canada

19 TRADE SHOWS and 13 conferences in different European cities

Antwerp, Hamburg, Göteborg, Nice, Barcelona, Milan, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg, London, Brussels

9 TRADE SHOWS and 3 conferences in the USA

Philadelphia, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, New York

6 TRADE SHOWS in China

Shanghai

3 TRADE SHOWS in Turkey

Istanbul

3 TRADE SHOWS in Brazil

São Paulo

117 top-of-the-industry service providers in the network, distributed across

Russia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy, UK, Turkey, Thailand, Brazil, USA, Canada

TESTIMONIALS

… her tenacious drive there can be no limit to her future
she has given me guidance, trust, support facing challenging situations
an exceptional professional with a wealth of experience in the industry

Andre Dupont

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Agnes for the last 6 or 7 years and her Global awareness and knowledge is exceeded only by her professionalism and many associates she knows in the exposition industry. Under her direction I have had the pleasure serving as General Decorating Contractor for The Tissue World Americas Exposition which has steadily grown internationally to become the “Staple” Event for the Tissue Industry. Being a master of several languages and her tenacious drive there can be no limit to her future accomplishments and I trust she will excel in any other endeavors she takes on. Sincerely, Andre DuPont, Director of Sales, Vista Convention Services South.”

/ Andre Dupont, Director of Sales, Vista Convention Services South

Jun Leong

“Working with Agnes (in UBM) has been a rewarding experience in my career as she has given me guidance, trust, support and recognition that allow me to have the confidence and skills in facing challenging situations. I’m grateful and proud to have worked with her for the past 5 years and I have learnt all that I know to be a professional event organiser from her.”

/ Jun Leon, Event specialist, Momentum Technologies, First Event Services NY, UBM

Barbara Edwards

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Agnes since 2002 for numerous editions of Tissue World in Miami, FL and New Orleans, LA. She is an exceptional professional with a wealth of experience in the trade show and conference industry. Her dedication to the success of each event she plans and manages, coupled with her multitasking abilities, makes her a valuable asset to any company. Her professionalism, communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle stressful situations with grace and resolve are commendable qualities that contribute to her effectiveness. Agnes’s extensive knowledge of the industry and her experience working in different regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, showcase her versatility and adaptability. Her multilingual abilities also add value to her skillset, allowing her to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Agnes is a trusted and experienced event professional. I would definitely recommend her services to any company in need of someone with her expertise.”

/ Barbara Edwards, CMP, President, Edwards Management Group, Inc.

Services

Manage and coordinate all aspects of event relating to venue to include: Venue research, contract negotiation for meeting and exhibition space, sleeping rooms, f&b, all exhibition suppliers (transportation, utilities, furniture rental, city and venue regulations), research for air and ground transportation options.


• Event Management Budget
Create and manage event budget to include:
Analyzing budgets for potential cost reductions, planning budget to estimate revenue projections, crafting pricing strategy for revenue generating items (exhibitor booths, conference delegates, sponsorship packages).
• Attendee Registration and Housing Management
Manage and coordinate all aspects of attendee registration and housing management to include:
Registration platform research, pre-, onsite and post event registration system management. Negotiate hotel room block, coordinate with Housing Agency or negotiate overflow hotels.
• Conference Content Production
In collaboration with the organizer, conference committee and industry consultants: production of the conference sessions content to include:
Sourcing speakers, moderators, chairperson. Determining conference theme and sessions. Designing final conference agenda.
Speaker and moderator management from all logistics to presentation material, AV needs, editing – proofreading, coordinating with suppliers
‏ • Supplier Research and Contracts Negotiations
‏Manage and coordinate all supporting suppliers needs to the trade show and conference to include:
‏Registration – shipment, TAX authorities, housing – utilities, venue, local convention bureaus and cities, AV, furniture rentals, designers, general contractors, shuttles, entertainment.
‏ • On-site Management
‏Manage and coordinate all requirements for on-site event to include:
‏Temp staff, room set-ups, f&b/AV/utilities/security reauirements. Hotel and exhibition venue facility management.
• Ancillary Events
‏Manage all details for additional side-events, dinners, Awards, receptions, hospitality suites, speaker ready rooms, sponsor entitlements, third party events, etc…
‏ • Event Marketing
‏Work with the organizer to assist and coordinate any event related aspect with the marketing efforts to include:
‏Copywriting, editing, manage social media, liaise with graphic designer for collaterals, website content, give-aways, branding.

Values

Expertise

Building on 30+ years of experience and knowledge, my event management expertise is driven by results that matter.

Passion & Dedication

This is the only way I can work.

Insight

Insight in the industry sector, the customers’ needs and all stakeholders’ expectations help me to craft the best event with maximum goals achieved. 

Sustainability

Respecting all components of an ecosystem, living and working in a respectful environment while maintaining meaningful and responsible values are my guiding principles.

Mission

Deliver Sustainable and Successful Events

  • Timely execution and high quality work;
  • Focus and insight in industry sectors;
  • Crafting relations and partnerships with a long-term vision;
  • Re-invent and innovate to face new challenges;

Contact

Agnes Gehot

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