With over 20 years of expertise in events, Kelly Helfman, the former President of MMGNET Group, spearheaded globally recognized brands like MAGIC, COTERIE and PROJECT. As a recognized industry leader, personality, speaker and influencer, Kelly has been featured in hundreds of major publications and media outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, INC, Extra, NBC, Entrepeneur, Fox and many more. Under her leadership, MAGIC launched in Nashville and became the top U.S. trade event for two consecutive years. Since departing her role at Informa, Kelly has been leveraging her extensive business and leadership experience to help event organizers drive growth, produce high-impact experiences, and coach event professionals on building high-performing teams within a positive, modern workplace culture. In addition, Kelly is a professional emcee, host, moderator and speaker, known for her natural ability to authentically engage audiences. With a strong track record of producing her own successful events and frequently taking the stage at conferences and industry gatherings, she brings valuable insight into what organizers need to craft unforgettable experiences.
Thursday, October 16
1:25 pm
- 2:00 pm