Event Management Talent in 2025: Adapting to Trends, Technology, and Workforce Shifts
May 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm AEST
WEBINAR: Event Management Talent In 2025: Adapting To Trends, Technology, And Workforce Shifts
Wednesday, 7th May – 1:30 PM AEST
Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners. A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members. Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar.
The event management industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technology advancements, shifting workforce expectations, and the increasing demand for more immersive, sustainable, and adaptable events. However, success isn’t just about hiring for skills — understanding human behaviour and generational differences is crucial to building resilient, high-performing teams. This webinar will delve into the psychology behind effective recruitment, explore emerging trends shaping the sector, and unpack the generational nuances influencing today’s workforce dynamics. Whether you’re scaling your event team or future-proofing your current workforce, this session will provide valuable insights into staying competitive in a fast-changing landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Emerging Recruitment Trends: Understand how AI, remote work, and skills-based hiring are reshaping talent acquisition in event management.
- Generational Workforce Dynamics: Explore how Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z bring different values, communication styles, and work expectations — and how to leverage these differences for a balanced, effective team.
- Challenges in 2025 and Beyond: Unpack the top recruitment challenges, including talent shortages, retention issues, and the growing demand for hybrid skill sets.
- Building Future-Ready Teams: Learn actionable strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining adaptable, high-impact event professionals by understanding their behavioural drivers and motivations.
- Balancing Culture and Capability: Discover how to ensure the right organisational fit without sacrificing essential skills, innovation potential, or team cohesion across generations.
Dr Anna Blackman
Co-Founder and Director of Talent Insight Solutions
Dr. Anna Blackman is the Co-Founder and Director of Talent Insight Solutions, a company that blends evidence-based practices with expert coaching to enhance recruitment, retention and career development for individuals and teams.
With a PhD in business coaching, she has a strong background in Human Resource Management, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour and Communication. Formerly an Associate Professor of Business at James Cook University, Dr. Blackman also has over a decade of experience managing small businesses.
Dr. Blackman focuses on practical organisational solutions. She holds multiple certifications, including AHRI Certified Practitioner Fellow, and serves as an AHRI Queensland Councillor and Executive Director of the Board for the European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Asia Pacific Region.