Designing and Producing Live Events for over 30 years
Certified Special Event Professional
Robert Rogers has over 30 years of experience in the event industry. He is a Certified Special Event Professional (*CSEP), one of only 450 worldwide and one of two in Asia. Robert is an experience creator and event consultant who provides and purveys event related products and services for all manner of events. He is a part time lecturer at HKU-SPACE, teaching festival and event management. He specializes in private celebrations, corporate hospitality and charity fundraising. He was the founding president of the International Live Event Association Hong Kong Chapter. He continues to advocate for the event industry in Asia through his affiliation with various government bodies and event related organizations. He lectures, teaches and organizes event related educational activity. "My strong point is to be able interpret the vision of all the stakeholders and bring the event to reality. On brief, on budget and on time.”
*The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.
History
Magician and circus performer
Robert Rogers arrived
in Hong Kong in 1988.
Shortly after arriving he started a small entertainment company called Magic Circus. With Magic Circus he began producing quality entertainment for corporations and private functions in Hong Kong and around Asia.
In 1999 he joined forces with set and costume designer Roberto Conte.
The two formed Events Management and Production Limited.
Events Management and Production, now in its thirty-third year, provides bespoke event design, management, and production services for hi net worth clients in Asia and Europe who are looking for something a little different.
since early 2000s Robert has supported many larger event agencies on special projects
as an integral member of their team.
Robert collaborates with event agencies, corporations and event owners on special assignments as part of their team. He can lead or support a production team or act as a consultant, providing expertise in feasibility studies, sustainable solutions and provide reliable resources.
Industry Leader
An industry leader
and educator
Robert is a part time lecturer at The Hong Kong University S.P.A.C.E. where he teaches -Advanced Diploma in Live Entertainment, Festival and Event Management and Cross Cultural Communications for Live Events.
In addition he continually brings new ideas to the industry through educational lectures at industry and academic conferences.
Highlights include:
•Events Asia 2010 Manila
•The Special Event 2011 (Phoenix AZ USA)
•Conference Chair: Event Works 2007, Hong Kong and Events Asia 2012, Manila •Keynote Speaker: International Conference on Events (academic conference, Macau, China 2014)
•ILEA Live 2016 Austin Texas, USA •Event 360 CEI Conference Hong Kong 2016 •Regular lectures at Institute for Tourism Studies Macau and event related talks in Hong Kong.
Robert was the founding president for
The International Live Events Association Hong Kong Chapter.
Save the world; lessen the impact of events
Robert has been a champion for sustainable events for many years. He has several lectures aimed at empowering event managers to lessen the overall impact events make. Robert is an ISO20121 consultant helping event owners and their stakeholders to achieve ISO20121 accreditation.
Awards - Robert has won for himself and for his clients.
- Finance Asia Best Box Hong Kong 7’s 2002
- Finance Asia Best Box Hong Kong 7’s 2005
- Finance Asia Best Box Hong Kong 7’s 2016
- ILEA Esprit Event Filmaking2012
- •LEA Esprit Best Legacy Event 2015
- ILEA Esprit Best Private Event 2017
- ILEA Esprit Best Teamwork 2017
- The Special Event Gala Award Best Private Event 2019
Nominations:
- BizBashStyle Awards Private Event 2019