Behind the scenes of AVA International: Event Management Executive Director Julia Reinelt

Attendees joined us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with Julia Reinelt, Executive Director of Animal and Vegan Advocacy (AVA) International. The event offered insights into how AVA organizes its global conferences, touching on key aspects such as event management and strategic budgeting. Participants learned how the AVA team navigates the complexities of planning and executing large-scale, international events while fostering growth and unity within the animal advocacy movement.

This session was particularly valuable for anyone involved in event planning, program design, or advocacy work, as Julia shared lessons learned, best practices, and the challenges faced along the way. It was also of interest to everyone who had ever attended an AVA conference and wanted to understand what happens behind the scenes to put together such an event.

🎯 Event Objectives:
Attendees gained an understanding of AVA International’s event management strategies and logistics.
They discovered AVA's budgeting tactics, including how they secure sponsorships and manage financial constraints while maintaining high-quality experiences.
Participants heard from Julia Reinelt about her journey into event management and the unique challenges of overseeing a year-round event calendar for AVA International.

🗣️ Speaker Bio:
Julia Reinelt is the Executive Director of AVA International. She previously built the first incubator for alternative protein startups in Europe and created the ProVeg New Food Conference. Julia now leads AVA International in its mission to unite and empower the animal advocacy movement through its global conference series. She has a deep passion for language, culture, and creating impactful experiences. Julia aspires to be a better cook (someday) and lives in San Francisco with her husband and their two sons.

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