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Alexey Kalachev

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Global Conference Manager at ConferenceDirect
📍 New York, New York, United States

Alexey is a dynamic event professional based in New York with over 20 years of global experience in high-impact event management and destination marketing. Recognized as a Top 100 Global Event Professional, he specializes in vendor coordination and strategic partnerships. People who have worked with him describe him as a "highly respected, " "expert, " and "productive" professional.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Alexey is an avid and dedicated networker who frequently attends industry gatherings to foster new connections. He enjoys combining business with leisure, often using activities like golf as a way to engage with peers and expand his professional circle. He also shows a keen interest in major technology and consulting firms.

Unique fact: While leading the National Convention Bureau, he successfully elevated the countrys global ranking in the ICCA from 41st to 36th place.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Global Conference Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Global Event Management
He has over two decades of experience managing the entire event lifecycle for corporate and association clients, from initial concept and site selection to final execution.
Destination Marketing
Demonstrated a strong track record of promoting destinations to attract large-scale international events, significantly improving a country's standing in global event industry rankings.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Global Conference Manager
ConferenceDirect
4-2022 - 2-2025
Senior Event Development Manager
EVENTICS (THE MOST)
7-2020 - 3-2022
Senior Event Manager
World EXPO-2030 Bid Committee (the world's largest exhibition)
11-2016 - 8-2020
Global Event Manager
National Convention Bureau
1-2015 - 10-2016
Head of Event Projects
Chamber of Industry and Commerce Düsseldorf, Germany
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Media appearances

ConferenceDirect is excited to welcome Alexey Kalachev, Global Project Manager. Featured in Facebook
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Who's Who at ConferenceDirect in October 2025. Featured in Meeting Mentor Magazine
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Education
6-2012 - 6-2015
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Event Management
ISM University of Applied Science
6-1996 - 6-2001
Master of Arts - MA
Tomsk State University
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