Behind the Scenes of AVA International: Event Management and Budgeting with Executive Director Julia Reinelt

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with Julia Reinelt, Executive Director of Animal and Vegan Advocacy (AVA) International. This event will offer insights into how AVA organizes its global conferences, touching on key aspects such as event management, and strategic budgeting. Learn how the AVA team navigates the complexities of planning and executing large-scale, international events while fostering growth and unity within the animal advocacy movement. ​This session will be particularly valuable for anyone involved in event planning, program design, or advocacy work, as Julia will share lessons learned, best practices, and the challenges faced along the way. It will also be interesting for everyone who ever attended an AVA conference and would like to know what needs to happen behind the scenes to put together such an event. ​Event Objectives: * ​Gain an understanding of AVA International’s event management strategies and logistics ​* ​Discover AVA's budgeting tactics, including how they secure sponsorships and manage financial constraints while maintaining high-quality experiences. ​* ​Hear from Julia Reinelt about her journey into event management and the unique challenges of overseeing a year-round event calendar for AVA International.