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AEO People's Award

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Philippa Christer - ARC Network

Philippa Christer

Director of Events, ARC Network

Philippa is an experienced leader working in the events industry for over 25 years. She is known for her commercial drive, strategic acumen and visionary style, which inspires her teams to be bold, push boundaries and strive for excellence. 

Her experience spans global exhibition launches, high-profile consumer product launches, corporate parties, awards, conferences and large-scale B2B exhibitions. 

Philippa is a strong believer in the power of live events and is a tireless advocate for the industry. She promotes its value and future potential globally through her work on the AEO Development Board, as a postgraduate lecturer with the Event Academy, her contributions as past President of Women in Exhibitions UK, and as a member of the UFI Event Directors Advisory Board.

 

Testimonials

  • I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
    Lisa Tyson
    Deputy Managing Director, Aztec Event Services
  • It's the people that make the industry, without the hard work and determination from all of them we wouldn't have what we have today.
    Kane Thomas
    Commercial Director, Full Circle Events and Exhibitions
  • Everyone is doing such a good job in the industry that even being nominated was such a proud moment for me
    Daniel Burton
    Winner of Newcomer of the Year 2026
  • I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am and I wouldn’t be here without my team. I love being with my team and the events industry so this is a true recognition of all my hard work
    Karen Abarian
    Winner of Senior Marketing Manager of the Year 2026

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