Laura Schwartz Returns as Jury Member for Eventex Awards 2026
Chicago, IL — Internationally renowned professional emcee, moderator, keynote speaker, and author Laura Schwartz is excited to return as a jury member for the Eventex Awards 2026, continuing her long-standing involvement with the world’s leading benchmark for excellence in events and experiential marketing.
Celebrating creativity since 2009, the Eventex Awards honor the most innovative and impactful achievements across the global events industry. Each year, the Awards attract 1,200+ entries from more than 60 countries, recognizing excellence in live events, brand experiences, festivals, activations, and experiential marketing worldwide.
As a returning juror, Schwartz joins an international panel of industry leaders responsible for evaluating submissions that push creative boundaries, elevate audience engagement, and set new standards for excellence across the global events landscape.
“The Eventex Awards represent the very best of what our industry has to offer,” said Schwartz. “Serving again as a member of the jury is both an honor and a responsibility — to recognize work that is not only creative and innovative, but meaningful, impactful, and forward-thinking.”
Known for her leadership on stages and behind the scenes of major global events, Schwartz brings a discerning, strategic perspective to the judging process, informed by decades of experience producing, hosting, and evaluating live experiences at the highest level.
Registration for the Eventex Awards 2026 is now open, and event professionals, agencies, brands, and creators worldwide are encouraged to submit their work and be recognized on the industry’s most prestigious global stage.
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About the Eventex Awards
Founded in 2009, the Eventex Awards are the world’s leading awards program for events and experiential marketing. The Awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and excellence across the global events industry, attracting thousands of entries from agencies, brands, destinations, and producers worldwide.
About Laura Schwartz
Professional Emcee, Moderator, Keynote Speaker, and Author Laura Schwartz knows how to make live events succeed. Whether hosting a global convention, moderating high-stakes conversations, or delivering a keynote on leadership and connection, Laura brings experience, energy, and authenticity to every stage. A former White House Director of Events under the Clinton Administration, she has been named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the Global Events Industry for seven consecutive years (2019–2025). Along with her cast at ITV London, Laura and her team won the prestigious Drum Awards “Podcast of the Year” in 2021.
For more information on Laura Schwartz or to inquire about hosting, moderating, or keynote engagements, please contact Ashley Brooks at ashley@lauraschwartzlive.com or 312-767-7415.