Laura Hammond

Laura Hammond is a seasoned professional in event management with significant experience at Gartner since May 2014, currently serving as Vice President of Global Conference Operations. In this role, Laura leads the global logistics team responsible for Gartner's conference portfolio and previously held titles including Senior Event Director and Event Director for the Global CIO Portfolio. Prior experience includes work as a Senior Event Manager at World Trade Group, where Laura managed the largest summits in the company's portfolio, and as a Senior Conference Organiser at United Business Media. Laura began a career in event coordination at Tylney Hall Hotel and holds a 1st degree in Events Management with Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire.