Joel Edmondson is a pioneering change leader, strategist and ecosystem designer working at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and community.

For the past 20 years, he has been actively shaping the future of the live entertainment sector, driving cultural change, and developing new models of value creation within the creative economy. A firm believer in the power of community to drive innovation, Joel has dedicated his career to building systems that connect people, industries, and ideas in ways that unlock new value.

As CEO of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific), he is leading the evolution of the region’s venue industry through strategic foresight and collaboration.

Additionally, Joel is exploring new frontiers in how entertainment industries can harness collective intelligence and emerging technologies to reimagine their economic foundations for the coming exponential age.