Elevate – the growing community for mentoring and training in the events industry – has announced applications for its 2025 mentorship programme are now open and it is looking for new mentees and mentors to get involved.

Led by Melissa Noakes, Max Fellows and Peter Kerwood, Elevate is free to join and has been designed to inspire, inform and empower event profs. Since launching in 2015, Elevate has supported almost 2,000 alumni, building a vibrant, global network of event talent from all sectors of the industry.

In 2024, a record 414 mentors and mentees from across the globe took part from the UK, USA, Canada, Spain, Germany, Philippines, UAE, and Nigeria. More than 1,240 hours of mentoring were delivered, powered by 2,838 years of combined industry experience.

This year also saw the launch of Elevate NewGen, a programme designed to open career opportunities for young people aged 18-25. With a focus on helping underrepresented individuals – especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds – NewGen aims to inspire the next generation to consider a career in events. It will offer tailored mentorship, live events, and a learning programme designed around their needs when it opens in the spring.

Looking ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2025, Elevate has plans to keep expanding its reach. It is rolling out a campaign to connect with final-year event management students and will continue to grow the NewGen programme.

Noakes said: “Over the years, we’ve witnessed countless inspiring success stories, but there’s still so much more to accomplish, particularly in DE&I and in supporting personal growth and transformation.”

Fellows added: “For our 10th anniversary, we’re committed to making an even greater impact – with more live events, more opportunities for community connection, and expanded avenues for learning and mentorship.”

Elevate invites anyone passionate about shaping the future of the events industry to apply as a mentee or mentor by February 2025 via the Elevate website: www.elevateme.co.