Скачать или смотреть EPNow 2026 - EPN Zone: Leadership, Power of Boldness

Leadership in events doesn’t always mean making big, dramatic moves. Sometimes boldness looks like setting boundaries, saying no, asking for budget, or advocating for your team.

In this EPN Zone community conversation from Event Professionals NOW 2026, Amanda Pavan (Cvent) and Karlyanna Kopra Burton explore what bold leadership really looks like for event professionals navigating fast-moving teams, demanding stakeholders, and evolving business expectations.

Through real-world examples, the discussion highlights how event leaders can protect their time, stay focused on strategic outcomes, and build stronger partnerships across vendors, teams, and stakeholders.

In this session you’ll learn:

✔ Why saying “no” strategically can strengthen your event programs
✔ How to align decisions with KPIs, business goals, and measurable impact
✔ Ways to set healthy boundaries and communication expectations with teams
✔ How to turn vendors into strategic partners instead of transactional suppliers
✔ A practical 1-3-1 framework for coaching team members to bring solutions, not just problems

The conversation also emphasizes how bold leadership often comes down to clear communication, trust, and empowering others to contribute creative solutions.