A MOMENT WITH...
A moment with...
60 SECONDS WITH... MONICA FREIRE Monica Freire, Director Congress Department, AIM Group International – Lisbon Tell us about what you are working on at the moment for IAPCO I am currently involved in 3 great initiatives: Connectors, Ambassadors and Outreach, so all about getting members connected, making our Association grow and providing high standard education to all PCOs. By the way aren’t you a Connector yet? Join the crowd – some great conversations are happening you don’t want to miss! What is the best book/online resource you have/currently use/recommend? Staying connected and being informed is such a huge part of our daily routine. I find it really interesting to look at the cultural scene and what the other industries are doing, so I try to diversify the sources of information. The NYTIMES.COM is a great read!
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More on the operational side there are so many sites out there that make your life much easier such as https://www. timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html perfect for those dealing with deadlines on a daily basis.
What would you do for a career if you were not an eventprof?
What is your personal philosophy/quote?
I am a huge Formula One fan.
Now that we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing one of the quotes I love is “ask not what the country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country” by JFK. I find it so true in today’s world and a quote I can relate to in both my private and professional life: ask how you can contribute to improve your community,
I would have loved to be a professional ballet dancer. Tell us something that might surprise us about you I try to follow every race. What book are you currently reading? A great classic: “Tender is the Night” by F. Scott Fitzgerald; some of the action takes place in Switzerland and it really reminds me of the great days I spent there last February with the Council and AM&GA.
your industry. For me being a part of
Any advice for someone joining the event industry as a PCO
IAPCO has a lot to do with this idea of
This industry fits only passionate, resilient
sharing and working together with my
and resourceful people. You’re in for a
peers for a collective goal.
great ride, make sure you enjoy it!
