Inês Santos
About Inês Santos
Inês Santos serves as the VP of Key Attendee Success at Web Summit, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in event management and a degree in International Leisure Management, she has extensive experience overseeing large-scale events and managing complex logistics.
Current Role at Web Summit
Inês Santos serves as the VP of Key Attendee Success at Web Summit, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees operations involving up to 10,000 speakers, media, and investors annually. Her responsibilities include managing complex logistics and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating her capability in handling large-scale events. She leads a team that focuses on enhancing the experience of key attendees, contributing to the overall success of the conference.
Previous Experience at Web Summit
Inês Santos has held multiple positions at Web Summit prior to her current role. She worked as a Senior Event Coordinator for 11 months in 2017, followed by a two-year tenure as Speaker Success Team Lead from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Catering Manager for two months in 2016. Her diverse roles have equipped her with extensive knowledge of event management and coordination within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Inês Santos studied International Leisure Management, earning a Bachelor's degree from Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril from 2007 to 2010. She also participated in the Erasmus Program at Breda University of Applied Sciences from 2009 to 2010, further enhancing her educational background in the field. This academic foundation supports her expertise in managing large-scale events and coordinating diverse teams.
Event Management Experience
Inês Santos has significant experience in managing high-profile international events. She has overseen major events such as the NATO Summit in 2010 and the EASD Annual Meeting in 2011. Her experience includes managing accounts with up to 500,000 attendees, showcasing her proficiency in large-scale event management and her ability to coordinate complex logistics.
Leadership and Team Management
Inês Santos has demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills throughout her career. At Web Summit, she supervised a team of over 200 staff members while coordinating external tenders. Her leadership extends to her role in the Key Attendee Success team, where she focuses on enhancing the experience of key stakeholders at one of the fastest-growing tech conferences in the world.