Beatriz Ibanez
self-employed
Spain
English Italian Spanish
With over two decades of experience in the BE industry and the impact economy, I aim to promote strategic collaborations where destinations, businesses, governments, academia, and local communities work together to drive systemic change. I founded IMPACT TRAVEL AND EVENTS in 2009, helping businesses design socially responsible and sustainable corporate events. As Congress Director of the S2B Impact Forum, I worked closely with diverse stakeholders to build the impact community in Spain and promote the impact economy, later serving on its Advisory Board and as a judge for the IMPACT AWARDS. During my time at Ship2B, I mentored impact-driven startups and social projects with potential to scale in the tourism and events sectors, guiding them to achieve sustainable growth. Currently, I work as a Senior Consultant for #Meet4Impact and GDS-Movement, leading impact strategies for organizations in the Business Events industry.
Experiences
Climate change and circularity: contributing to carbon neutrality, the circular economy and sustainable mobility.
I have extensive experience in designing and implementing sustainable and regenerative event strategies, including circularity practices and sustainable mobility. At Ship2B, I have supported acceleration programs for climate-tech startups, including those focused on sustainable mobility, carbon reduction, and the circular economy. My role involved mentoring startups with high potential in the tourism and events sectors.
Governance and impact: regenerative business models with lasting impact, cross-sector and local communities’ platforms, profitability and tech access.
At Ship2B, I led the impact strategy of the S2B Impact Forum, transforming it into a platform that connected businesses, social entities, governments, investors, and tech startups. We fostered a community that drives the impact economy through technology-driven startups, social projects, and impact investment. My work focused on bridging sectors to create sustainable business models, build impact ecosystems, and advance corporate impact venturing, driving innovation and long-term social value.