Business Events Industry Aotearoa will launch its 11th annual BE Mentored programme this week, designed to nurture and develop emerging talent in the industry.
The BE Mentored programme runs from April to November, with mentors and mentees meeting six to eight times during that period. Throughout the programme, BEIA will be on hand for support and advice. There will be 19 mentor-mentee pairings, with experienced mentors from previous years returning in 2024.
On April 10, Sally Doherty from Sallyd & Co will facilitate the online launch session with an ice-breaker and teambuilding sessions hosted by Team Up Events.
BE Mentored will conclude with a recognition event held during the BEIA Annual Conference on November 25, 2024, in New Plymouth.
This year, for the first time, the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) is sponsoring the programme.
BEIA chief executive, Lisa Hopkins said that the development of new talent is crucial to boosting the sector’s growth.
“Over the past decade, we have seen the positive impact BE Mentored has had on mentees in developing their careers, building valuable relationships and broadening their experience within the business events industry. Our mentees receive a personal support system to help both professionally and personally, while our mentors have the chance to share and demonstrate their knowledge, experience and personal skills.”
