Kat Meyer is a professional idea scout and people connector—among other talents. With 20-plus years in the publishing and media industries in roles spanning community management, event curation, editorial, marketing, and publicity, Meyer has made it her business to stay on top of emerging trends at the intersection of content, conferences, and community.

Formerly conference chair for Frankfurt International Book Fair and O’Reilly Media’s Tools of Change, and events director for Publishers Weekly, Kat has additionally consulted with legacy media organizations and start ups worldwide, building audience engagement and sharing knowledge through innovative and impactful experiences.