--- title: UK Delegates Elevate 2026 description: Our 2026 Rise AV Elevate Programme delegates. --- ![Rise AV Logo](https://rise-av.com/hubfs/rise-av-logo.png) - [Home](https://rise-av.com?hsLang=en) - Regional Councils - [Non-Executive Board](https://rise-av.com/global-leadership-team?hsLang=en) - [UK](https://rise-av.com/uk-regional-council?hsLang=en) - [APAC](https://rise-av.com/apac-regional-council?hsLang=en) - [North America](https://rise-av.com/north-america-regional-council?hsLang=en) - [Sponsorship](https://rise-av.com/hubfs/SALES%20DECK%202026%20MASTER%20(4).pdf?hsLang=en) - [Partners](https://rise-av.com/partners?hsLang=en) - [Rise AV Awards](https://rise-av.com/awards?hsLang=en) - [Programmes](https://rise-av.com/mentoring?hsLang=en) - [Mentoring Programme](https://rise-av.com/mentoring?hsLang=en) - [Uk Mentoring Pairing 2026](https://rise-av.com/uk-mentees-and-mentors-2026?hsLang=en) - [APAC Mentoring Pairing 2026](https://rise-av.com/apac-mentees-and-mentors-2026?hsLang=en) - [Elevate Programme](https://rise-av.com/elevate-programme?hsLang=en) - [UK Elevate Delegates](https://rise-av.com/uk-delegates-elevate-2025?hsLang=en) - Insights - [News](https://rise-av.com/news?hsLang=en) - [Rise AV Podcast](https://rise-av.com/the-rise-av-podcast?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://rise-av.com/contact?hsLang=en) [PLEDGE](https://rise-av.com/donate?hsLang=en) # The Rise AV Elevate Programme # UK Delegates 2026 RISE AV ELEVATE PROGRAMME ## About Rise AV Elevate Programme The Rise AV Elevate Programme is a high-impact leadership development initiative designed to build the next generation of senior women leaders in the AV industry. This programme is specifically tailored for women in management ready to elevate their careers and influence within the AV industry. [FIND OUT MORE](https://rise-av.com/elevate-programme?hsLang=en) ## UK Delegates 2026 ![Amy Amesbury](https://rise-av.com/hubfs/Amy%20Amesbury.png "Amy Amesbury") ### Amy Amesbury ##### Director of Partner Marketing, Kinly [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-amesbury-1b601080/) ![Kim Beard](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kim%20Beard.png?width=300&height=300&name=Kim%20Beard.png "Kim Beard") ### Kim Beard ##### Product Development and Account Manager, Digibox [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybeard/) ![Anna Bell](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Anna%20Bell.png?width=300&height=300&name=Anna%20Bell.png "Anna Bell") ### Anna Bell ##### Head of Operations, Southby Productions [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annafbell/) ![Danielle Bond](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Danielle%20Bond.png?width=300&height=300&name=Danielle%20Bond.png "Danielle Bond") ### Danielle Bond ##### Operations Director, MADE AV [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bond-made/) ![Emily Burrows](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emily%20Burrows.png?width=300&height=300&name=Emily%20Burrows.png "Emily Burrows") ### Emily Burrows ##### Associate Director, Plaster PR [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-burrows-62988318/) ![Carina Dengler](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carina%20Dengler.png?width=300&height=300&name=Carina%20Dengler.png "Carina Dengler") ### Carina Dengler ##### Regional Sales Manager, QSC [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-dengler-55300b193/) ![Amanda Greaves](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Greaves.png?width=300&height=300&name=Amanda%20Greaves.png "Amanda Greaves") ### Amanda Greaves ##### Client Services and Sales Manager, Electrosonic [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-greaves/) ![Danni Hastings](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Danni%20Hastings.png?width=300&height=300&name=Danni%20Hastings.png "Danni Hastings") ### Danielle Hastings ##### Sales Team and HR Coordinator, Hive [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danni-hastings-1b6795225/) ![Ashleigh Harding](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashleigh%20Harding.png?width=300&height=300&name=Ashleigh%20Harding.png "Ashleigh Harding") ### Ashleigh Harding ##### Sales Manager, End User Sales Team, Sharp Displays [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-harding-4933b256/) ![Stephanie Izzi](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephanie%20Izzi.png?width=300&height=300&name=Stephanie%20Izzi.png "Stephanie Izzi") ### Stephanie Izzi ##### Global Head of Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership, Shure [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phanie-izzi-64539564/) ![Emma Kemp](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma%20Kemp.png?width=300&height=300&name=Emma%20Kemp.png "Emma Kemp") ### Emma Kemp ##### Purchasing Manager UK, Diversified [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-kemp-450286148/) ![Kelly Legood](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kelly%20Legood.png?width=300&height=300&name=Kelly%20Legood.png "Kelly Legood") ### Kelly Legood ##### Financial Controller UK&I, Midwich [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-legood-324554185/) ![Rebecca Lloyd](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rebecca%20Lloyd.png?width=300&height=300&name=Rebecca%20Lloyd.png "Rebecca Lloyd") ### Rebecca Lloyd ##### Global Program Director, Kinly [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-lloyd-a9149015/) ![Elena Lown](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elena%20Lown.png?width=300&height=300&name=Elena%20Lown.png "Elena Lown") ### Elena Lown ##### Technical Support Manager, Brompton [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-stronach-es1414/) ![Laura McCarthy](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laura%20McCarthy.png?width=300&height=300&name=Laura%20McCarthy.png "Laura McCarthy") ### Laura McCarthy ##### Business Development Manager, Hereworks [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mc-carthy-a873b4223/) ![Cassy Toomey](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cassy%20Toomey.png?width=300&height=300&name=Cassy%20Toomey.png "Cassy Toomey") ### Cassy Toomey ##### BDR Manager, Neat [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassy-toomey-42105713/) ![Amy Pusey-1](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Pusey-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=Amy%20Pusey-1.png "Amy Pusey-1") ### Amy Pusey ##### Head of Sales and Vendor Operations, Konekt [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pusey-b20077151/) ![Ruth Read](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ruth%20Read.png?width=300&height=300&name=Ruth%20Read.png "Ruth Read") ### Ruth Read ##### Director, blooloop [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthread/) ![Sandra Schroder](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sandra%20Schroder.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sandra%20Schroder.png "Sandra Schroder") ### Sandra Schröder ##### Manager Audio Foundation, Sennheiser [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sandra-schr%C3%B6der-40b105114/) ![Lauren Sweeney](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lauren%20Sweeney.png?width=300&height=300&name=Lauren%20Sweeney.png "Lauren Sweeney") ### Lauren Sweeney ##### UX/UI Designer, 7th Sense [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-sweeney-26ab24201/) ![Carys Thomas Steer](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carys%20Thomas%20Steer.png?width=300&height=300&name=Carys%20Thomas%20Steer.png "Carys Thomas Steer") ### Carys Thomas Steer ##### Head of Installs, Sales & Special Projects, Southby Productions [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carys-thomas-steer/) ![Fay Vincent](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fay%20Vincent.png?width=300&height=300&name=Fay%20Vincent.png "Fay Vincent") ### Fay Vincent ##### Visual Technologies Facilitator, James Hutton [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fay-vincent/) ![Georgie Watson](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Georgie%20Watson.png?width=300&height=300&name=Georgie%20Watson.png "Georgie Watson") ### Georgie Watson ##### European Marketing Executive, Konekt [LINKEDIN](http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-maclaren-21646396) # The Jedis Part of the programme will see the delegates split into Active Learning Sets (ALS) for the Real Life Challenges (RLC). The delegates will be split into groups supported by a ‘Jedi’ - a senior AV leader who brings decades of experience and insight. Their role is to provide guidance and help participants navigate the challenges of leadership with clarity and resilience. ![IMG\_7677](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7677.jpeg?width=2000&height=1849&name=IMG_7677.jpeg "IMG_7677") ### Martine  Dodwell-Bennett ##### European Sales Director, Absen Senior executive with a passion for building high-performing teams. [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinedb/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LjN4GvmwesyeoTKg9GqqznNSg87GnK_SsqllVxAwCo1rLA48nZzRI_XVLK_etH_I3mfDf) ![gary keene](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gary%20keene.jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=gary%20keene.jpeg "gary keene") ### Gary Keene ##### Head of Audio Visual University of the Arts London Tech leader turned coach with 30+ years at Google, Morgan Stanley & Deutsche Bank. [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/garykeene1/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LjN4GvmwesyeoTKg9GqqznNSg87GnK_SsqllVxAwCo1rLA48nZzRI_XVLK_etH_I3mfDf) ![Head shot-1](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Head%20shot-1.png?width=1023&height=1537&name=Head%20shot-1.png "Head shot-1") ### Danielle Myburgh ##### Sales Director, Pixel Global AV Danielle is Sales Director at Pixel Global AV, bringing over 30 years of experience in sales leadership, strategic partnerships, customer engagement, and business development across the AV and Unified Communications industry. [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-myburgh-18b56689/) ![Wayne Mason](https://rise-av.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wayne%20Mason.jpeg?width=1010&height=1024&name=Wayne%20Mason.jpeg "Wayne Mason") ### Wayne Mason ##### Vice President of Sales at Neat EMEA Wayne is Vice President of Sales at Neat EMEA. A people-first senior sales and marketing leader with 30+ years’ experience building high-performing teams and partnerships, driving global growth and shaping channel strategy across the AV industry. [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wamason/) ## Rise AV Elevate 2027 #### Applications are closed for 2026 and will reopen in June 2027. You can register your interest now, so you're the first to hear when applications open. 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