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How a former event producer is now rocking DevOps events on a global scale

13 July 2023

Hosting a tech conference is like orchestrating a symphony; different elements must harmonize and synchronize flawlessly at the right moment in order to create an impactful experience for your audience.

And who better than an Event Producer turned Global Events Marketing Lead for a Tech Startup to orchestrate so many moving parts.

We spoke to Hillary Foster, a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with a diverse experience in running events of all kinds.

Having recently concluded Cloudsmith's inaugural virtual conference Unpacked, Hillary shared her story of putting all the pieces together for Unpacked, and much more.

Prefer reading to watching? Click here for a blog post that unpacks the webinar's essential insights.

Key takeaways

  • Kicking off her journey with events in style (as an Event Coordinator for the Grammys!)

  • Transitioning from audio engineering to events

  • Hillary’s experience with hybrid events

  • The unique challenges of crafting events for DevOps professionals

  • Actionable tips to overcome these challenges

Speakers

  • Hillary Foster, CMP

  • Ketan Pandit