Vanessa Reis, head of the Zurich Convention Bureau, is the inaugural recipient of the ICCA Community Impact Award.
The award was presented during the Meetings Leadership Network event at IBTM World on November 18.
Reis, a passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, networking, and professional development, has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to the ICCA community. Her significant contributions, including leading the ICCA Central European Chapter and serving on the Meetings Industry Steering Group of the City Destinations Alliance, have solidified her position as a leading voice in the region.
Her commitment to fostering a positive impact extends beyond her professional roles. As chair of the ICCA Central European Chapter, Reis successfully hosted the Annual Meeting and the ICCA Future of Healthcare Meetings conference in Zurich in 2024. Her active involvement in the Future of Healthcare Meetings Programme Committee further underscores her dedication to shaping the future of the industry.
With over a decade of experience in the meetings and hospitality industry, Reis has also successfully positioned Zurich as a premier meetings destination. As a member of the Zurich Tourism Executive Board, she leverages her business acumen and continuous education to meet the evolving needs of the dynamic meetings industry.
ICCA, committed to celebrating acts of service and community impact, established the Community Impact Award to honour individuals or organisations that demonstrate exceptional work in positively affecting their communities. The award recognises innovation, ingenuity, and alignment with ICCA’s core principles of advocacy, sustainability, legacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
