Carina Montagut holds a degree in Tourism and a Master’s in Marketing and Commercial Management, supported by continuous professional development, including the Venue Digital Intrapreneurship programme. She began her career in the tourism industry across travel agencies, hotels, and campsites, and has been active in the MICE sector since 2002. At Feria Valencia, she progressed through commercial, investment, development, and events roles, advancing from Strategic Events Manager to Director of Events. Carina is also an experienced postgraduate lecturer, conference speaker, and moderator, with recent engagements at major international industry forums across Europe. An active ICCA member, she has served on the Iberian Chapter Executive Committee since 2014, managed the Chapter Secretariat since 2019, and joined ICCA’s International Board of Directors in 2022 as a venue representative. She is recognised for her energy, commitment, and focus on continuous improvement.