Inês Guimarães
About Inês Guimarães
Inês Guimarães is an accomplished Event Manager currently working at Night Summit, part of Web Summit in Lisboa, Portugal. With extensive experience in event management, she has held various roles in notable organizations and possesses advanced academic qualifications in event planning and management.
Work at Web Summit
Inês Guimarães has been serving as an Event Manager at Web Summit's Night Summit since 2016. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of event management, including site inspections and the coordination of event assembly and disassembly. She has developed a strong understanding of the logistics involved in large-scale events, contributing to the overall success of the Night Summit.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before her current role at Web Summit, Inês worked as an Event Manager at Global Editors Network in 2018 for 11 months in Lisbon, Portugal. She also held the position of Stage Manager at ModaPortugal from 2017 to 2019 in Porto, Portugal. Additionally, she served as Music Production & Stage Manager at Academia Portuguesa de Cinema during the same period, gaining extensive experience in managing diverse events.
Education and Expertise
Inês Guimarães holds a Master's degree in Cultural Management from ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, completed in 2016. She also achieved a Postgraduate qualification in Event Production & Marketing from RESTART in 2013. Currently, she is pursuing a specialization in Strategic Event Management at ESHTE, which further enhances her expertise in the field.
Achievements in Event Production
Inês has demonstrated her capabilities in managing events with budgets reaching up to 500,000 euros and supervising teams of up to 300 staff members. Her diverse skill set includes art composition and curation, which supports her event production efforts. She has experience coordinating with external suppliers and partners, showcasing her negotiation and collaboration skills.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Inês currently holds multiple positions, including Project Manager and Art Director at Grupo Norma since 2016, and Head of Event Production at ModaLisboa since 2015. These roles reflect her ongoing commitment to the event management industry and her ability to handle various responsibilities across different organizations.