Speakers 2026
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Mandy Bianchi, Director, Event Venue Management & Sport, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games/Bianchi Productions
Mandy Bianchi serves as Director of Event Venue Management & Sport for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, leading venue planning and operational strategy across some of the world’s most anticipated sporting stages. With a career rooted in hospitality, live events, and sport operations, Mandy is known for elevating guest experiences and building high-performing teams that thrive under pressure.
Prior to LA28, she held leadership roles across the hospitality and events industry, shaping innovative, guest-centric operations for major venues and sporting environments. Passionate about advancing women in sports and hospitality, Mandy champions mentorship, access, and representation in every space she leads.
She brings an energizing, collaborative approach to her work and is honored to help deliver the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in over 40 years.