Ori Lahav is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenes Group, a global leader in organizing medical and scientific congresses and providing association management services since 1965. With over a decade of leadership in the international meetings industry, Ori has been instrumental in driving Kenes’ global growth, innovation, and sustainability agenda.
A recognized industry leader, Ori served as President of IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) and was elected to the PCMA Board of Directors in 2025, reflecting his global influence across the business events ecosystem. Under his leadership, Kenes became one of the first PCOs to achieve ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable event management, reinforcing the company’s commitment to ESG principles and long-term impact.
Passionate about the intersection of technology, guest experience, and event design, Ori is a sought-after speaker on topics such as AI, cross-industry collaboration, and the future of business events. He has been named by Eventex as one of the 100 most influential people in the meetings industry and continues to shape conversations on how events create legacy and transformative value for associations, destinations, and participants.
Ori holds a BA in Statistics from the University of Haifa and an MBA from the University of Derby, UK.
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