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Carrie Davenport (CMP-Fellow, CEM, CSEP) is a respected leader and advocate in the global meetings and events industry with more than 20 years of experience. Known for blending strategic execution with human-centered leadership, Carrie built her career producing high-impact events while helping shape a more inclusive, accountable industry. Early in her career, she became recognized not only for event execution, but for her ability to lead teams, mentor emerging professionals, and elevate the business value of meetings and experiences.

Carrie Davenport co-founded the Association for Women in Events (AWE) and launched the Events Industry Sexual Harassment Task Force in 2016 (now stewarded by the Events Industry Council) where she continues to serve on the Equity Taskforce. Carrie has also served on numerous advisory boards and committees, including PCMA’s Emerging Leaders Committee, destination advisory councils across the U.S., and as Chair of the Green Meetings Industry Council Foundation, helping guide the future of the industry at a national level.

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Carrie was absolutely amazing- her presentation was energetic and informative with flair and fashion that kept me engaged from start to finish. I walked away with a whole new energy and ideas on how to not only survive this pandemic but thrive in it. I cannot recommend her enough, it’s hard to connect with people often via zoom but she connected with us as if we were at an in person event.
– Nina Parson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Company Car & Limousine/ Vice President of Membership ILEA Cleveland Chapter
Carrie is the epitome of professionalism and power. When you watch Carrie speak, you're drawn in by her candor and strength as she weaves in her own stories and shares lessons learned. Focused on leadership, Carrie delivers messages that attendees need to hear in ways that hit home with love.
– Rachel Sheerin, Keynote Speaker & Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst
Even in the Zoom environment, Carrie’s energy radiated. Her conversational nature made her feel approachable and her drive to support women professionals and share her journey was clear in her presentation.
– Katie Coach with Palmer Event Solutions
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