The event industry is centred on London, Las Vegas, and Singapore. Emerging destinations are overlooked despite enormous potential.
Event professionals in emerging markets migrate to established hubs, draining local expertise.
The same approaches get recycled in the same cities. Fresh perspectives from diverse markets could transform the industry.
The EventZR Residency places cohorts of event professionals in emerging destinations — Kigali, Tbilisi, Medellin, Jaipur — to learn, build, and innovate together.
Fully furnished accommodation in curated co-living spaces.
$2,000/month stipend plus free EventZR Pro access.
Work with local event organisers, venues, and cultural institutions.
Build lifelong connections with 15-20 fellow residents per cohort.
Purpose-built spaces designed for collaboration, creativity, and community.
Work on real events with local partners — from cultural festivals to tech conferences.
Weekly workshops, masterclasses, and peer learning sessions.
Deep dives into local culture, cuisine, traditions, and event practices.
Design and execute an event that showcases the destination to the world.
Lifetime access to the global EventZR Residency alumni community.
Submit your background, motivation, and preferred destination and dates.
Cohorts are curated for diversity of background, geography, and expertise.
Move into your co-living space and begin 3 months of immersive learning and building.
Event professionals with 3+ years of experience. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Yes. Accommodation, workspace, and the monthly stipend are fully funded by EventZR.
Yes. Many residents maintain remote work alongside the programme. The schedule allows flexibility.
Current destinations include Kigali, Tbilisi, Medellin, Jaipur, Cape Town, Lisbon, Bali, and Oaxaca.
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