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This session is hosted for members of the Hosted Buyer Programme and is part of a wider programme of community-led meetups taking place across Event Tech Live 2026.
To access this meetup you must hold an Event Tech Live registration and also sign up here https://luma.com/ht4a9hul
Each meetup is 45 minutes long and is designed to be informal, interactive, and connection-focused. The format may include networking, roundtable discussion, community updates, founder conversations or open dialogue, depending on what feels right for the group.
This is not a sales session. It’s a space for real conversations between people who care about the same space, challenges and opportunities.
**Why attend?**
- Meet like-minded hosted buyers attending the show
- Join meaningful conversations beyond the exhibition floor
- Discover new perspectives and opportunities
- Connect with the community in real life at Event Tech Live
**About our Hosted Buyer Programme**
Meet the suppliers that fit your projects. Travel on us.
A curated programme for senior event organisers who are actively sourcing event technology. AI-matched supplier meetings, a contribution toward your travel, and full access to both show days.
In exchange for attending a series of pre-arranged supplier meetings, the show covers some or all of your travel and accommodation costs.
The model exists because it works: buyers arrive with clear objectives, suppliers meet qualified prospects, and both sides leave with decisions made rather than a stack of business cards.
At Event Tech Live, the programme is powered by Erleah, our AI matchmaking engine. You tell us what you are working on. We match you with the suppliers who can actually help.
Speaker
Valentina Ruffoni is an event producer, community builder, and founder of Beyond The Event and The PIE Network (People in Events), a global community of 200+ event professionals across 20 countries.
With over 15 years of experience delivering 500+ events across Europe and internationally, she specialises in creating impactful event experiences while building communities that foster meaningful connections long after the event ends.
Passionate about collaboration, networking and raising standards across the industry, Valentina regularly speaks on event operations, community building and the power of human connection. She shares practical insights, honest lessons and real-world experiences that inspire event professionals to think differently about how they bring people together.