Katie Stern

Katie Stern is the Global Events Development lead at The Pokémon Company International, based in Seattle, Washington. She is recognized as an experienced B2B leader, specializing in the growth of strategic events through a community-first approach. Her expertise encompasses experience design, strategy, and leadership, with a strong focus on creating meaningful and engaging in-person experiences that extend beyond the event dates to foster brand loyalty and community connections.

Stern emphasizes the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences within her work. Her previous roles include serving as Vice President of Media & Entertainment Markets at Informa Tech, where she was instrumental in establishing a new division and managing various media brands and events. Additionally, she has experience as an Event Director at UBM Tech, where she led significant B2B conferences and developed initiatives to engage specific communities within the tech industry.1