Manuela Cadarso is the Head of Projects UK for global brand experience agency Cheerful Twentyfirst. With more than a decade of experience in international event and campaign delivery, Manuela’s understanding of events as a driving marketing channel is second to none.

As well as being named one of the UK’s top event professionals in 2020 through C&IT’s 35 under 35 A-List, Manuela previously held a board position on the International Live Events Association from 2019 - 2021 as Sustainability and Innovation Ambassador. Manuela continues to promote both areas in her current role as a Cheerful Twentyfirst Sustainability Ambassador in 2023.