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"I highly recommend Kat Duda (The Conference Runner) for any professional conference organization opportunity. She has a wealth of experience, a proven track record and an ability to execute successful events with attention to detail and strategic thinking. Kat has allowed ISBNPA to focus on the scientific components of our annual meeting conference since 2016 up to 2022, including the two tough years of the pandemic, where we had to create a new conference structure.
Working together was always a very efficient process producing high-quality results."

Antonio L. Palmeira, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA)

"I was chairing a major international conference which The Conference Runner helped to organise: 800 participants from 40 countries, 14 parallel symposia. They were responsible for logistics related to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, other Melbourne/Australia based suppliers and activity providers: sourcing and managing local suppliers, onsite logistics, social events ranging from small dinners to the banquet, managing MCEC relationships starting from the floor plans and F&B through to the post-conference finalising invoices.

Looking back, the event, which initially seemed a formidable undertaking, went without a glitch, and was an enjoyable and cruising through experience."

Alex Babanin, University of Melbourne

"It's with great enthusiasm that I recommend The Conference Runner, for her exceptional expertise in managing scientific conferences and associations.  What truly sets The Conference Runner apart is her unwavering dedication to ensuring the satisfaction of all stakeholders involved. They are not only highly knowledgeable in their field but also a pleasure to collaborate with. The approachable demeanor and proactive communication style foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that the staff and volunteers are equipped with the necessary information and resources to excel in their roles during each of our events.  The Conference Runner's exceptional skills, dedication, and positive attitude will undoubtedly contribute to the success and excellence of any event she undertakes."

Danielle Rojas,

ASME/Manager/Conferences and Events

"Speaking from first-hand experience, The Conference Runner is a highly professional conference planner who diligently prepares conferences planning for all potential outcomes. I worked with them for 12 months in the preparation of a large international conference and was highly impressed. The conference ran smoothly despite all the external disruptions that try to derail the process. Able to work long hours when it matters the most. Thoroughly recommended!"

Hayden Marcollo,

Co-Chair ASME OMAE 2023 Conference

AMOG Consulting

"The Conference Runner is an excellent PCO who meticulously caters for the specific needs of the client, in our case we were an International Society with over 1000 members. Kat from The Conference Runner consistently delivers to the highest quality and instills unwavering confidence in her ability to get things done."

Erica Hinckson PhD, 

Auckland University of Technology

"I’ve had the chance to work with Kat (The Conference Runner) for over 5 years on a number of different conferences, and have always been impressed.  She’s extremely organized and detail-oriented, while still being enthusiastic about her work.  I know when I get to work with The Conference Runner, np details fall through the cracks.  I highly recommend putting The Conference Runner on any project and look forward to working with them again in the future."

Tim Holloway, Peak AV

“After working closely with Kat Duda (The Conference Runner) over 10 years organising two consecutive international scientific conferences on opposite sides of the world, I can, without hesitation, recommend her as an outstanding, very experienced and highly professional conference organiser. Kat gets to know her client and their industry and business, along with the vision of their unique conference. Then, with passion and a great deal of careful, thoughtful and creative work as well as attention to detail, she delivers an exceptional conference. Each conference is as important to The Conference Runner as it is to the Organising Committee. Proactive, always looking for opportunities and ideas to make the conference better, above and beyond expectations, and great at managing challenges and last-minute problem-solving. In addition, and importantly, Kat is first-rate at developing budgets and managing conference finances. Finally, she is a pleasure to work with. We had fun!” 

Barbara Scott Smith

Main Committee Organiser of the 11th and 12th International Kimberlite Conferences

(2017 Gaborone, Botswana; 2024 Yellowknife, Canada

“There are few conference planners that can compare to The Conference Runner excellence at conference planning.  A pleasure to work with, and their events run flawless because of her great attention to detail.  As an AV vendor, they makes us look good because the events are so well organized.

Jay Holloway, Peak AV