Rachel Hearne

Rachel Hearne is an experienced Events Director at Forgather, a company dedicated to creating impactful event experiences. With a background in English and Related Literature from the University of York, Rachel has a proven track record of successfully managing a variety of projects in the UK, Europe, and the US. Her portfolio includes notable events like the CogX AI conference, Balderton Capital's CEO retreat, and business Growth Summits for The Times & The Sunday Times. Rachel has also contributed to high-profile events at London & Partners and managed the Femmepire conference in New Zealand, focusing on female leadership and entrepreneurship. Based in Bristol, Rachel is expanding Forgather's presence in the creative and tech community, with a special emphasis on sustainability through projects like the Net Zero Summit.