Kathryn Irwin

Kathryn Irwin is a seasoned event management professional with extensive experience across various roles in the events and marketing industries. Currently serving as Speaker Relations at the Merchant Risk Council since September 2021, Kathryn manages speaker acceptance and preparation for MRC events, contributing to the organization's leadership in eCommerce fraud and payments. As Project Manager at Play Big Inc since September 2015, Kathryn oversees high-quality event delivery, including logistics, budget management, and client relations. Previous roles include Experience Strategist and Event Manager at George P Johnson Experience Marketing and Senior Festival Programmer for Interactive at SXSW, where Kathryn managed large-scale programming and logistics for numerous events. With a strong foundation in project management from an early career at URS Corporation and entrepreneurial experience from owning a salon and art gallery, Kathryn has developed a comprehensive skill set in event curation and execution.