Carla Offord has worked in conference organising, venue sourcing and event management for more than a decade. She is the CEO of The Conference Shop.
The great thing about my job is …
Visiting every region we represent on The Conference Shop website, meeting the different event suppliers, seeing venues and working with the tourism bodies who share our passion for regional destinations.
The challenge for industry is …
Keeping it fresh, new and inspiring.
My greatest achievement is …
Being nominated for the Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
The biggest thing in MICE this year will be …
A return to regional conferencing.
I try to relax by…
Listening to music and reading.
I don’t understand why …
We can’t just embrace our differences.
My favourite venue is …
Outside The Conference Shop headquarters, it would have to be regional Australia. So much to do and see.
I’ve always wanted to travel to …
Space – there is something appealing about the unknown.
I am scared to death of …
Cockroaches and helicopters!
I can’t live without …
Love, family and friends!
I really wish I had …
A house boat.
If I could invite four people to a dinner party, they’d be …
Richard Branson, a long list of musicians, Bette Davis and Louise Hay.
For anyone starting out in the industry one piece of advice I’d give would be …
Know your market and believe in yourself. Do what you love every day.
