Guiding this year's content program will be Courtney Hutchison, Head of WW Events and Engagement at Amazon, and Adele Durham, Senior Director, Global Events at Veeam Software.

They will work alongside Chloe Richardson, ELX’s Head of Content, to develop an agenda grounded in the real-world challenges and opportunities facing senior event leaders today.

As the industry continues to evolve, this year's Congress will focus on The Business of Events, exploring how events are being positioned, measured, and delivered as a core part of organisational strategy.

“We built this summit the way we’d want to experience it ourselves: candid conversations, bold experiments, and a space where event leaders can swap real-world lessons without the gloss. My vision for 2026 is a congress that feels equal parts test lab and group therapy—so everyone walks away smarter, braver, and armed with Monday-morning tactics to push the industry forward.”

- Adele Durham, Senior Director, Global Events at Veeam Software.

ELX remains committed to creating peer-led, solution-focused discussions, ensuring that every aspect of the Annual Congress is shaped by its members, for its members. The agenda centres on how event leaders are strengthening the strategic role of events within their organizations, with conversations grounded in real-world experience and practical application.

Following the remarkable success of last year's Annual Congress in Chicago, the ELX Annual Congress 2026 agenda is highly anticipated.

For more details on the ELX Annual Congress 2026, and to stay updated on program developments, please visit https://www.eventleaders.com/

About Event Leaders Exchange (ELX)

Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) is an invitation-only, member-led community for senior corporate event leaders at the world’s largest organisations. By fostering collaboration and shared insight, ELX supports leadership development and drives meaningful progress across the industry. For more information, visit https://www.eventleaders.com/.