Sebastian Sew is an accomplished Business Opportunities and Meetings Professional with over 20 years of international experience. He began his career at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) headquarters in Amsterdam in 2003 as a Data Researcher, focusing on identifying association meetings and ensuring data quality.
In 2005, he transitioned to ICCA’s Sales and Marketing team, where he played a pivotal role in marketing initiatives, sponsorship acquisition, and the successful execution of numerous congresses and tradeshows. Sebastian was instrumental in fostering strong partnerships and delivering clear, tailored communication with ICCA’s global membership.
Renowned for his exceptional interpersonal skills, Sebastian has built lasting relationships with key stakeholders across the meetings industry, frequently representing ICCA at major tradeshows and international events. His professional strengths include meticulous attention to detail, punctuality, and strong listening skills.
A multilingual communicator, Sebastian is a native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese and fluent in English, Japanese, Dutch, and Malay. His linguistic abilities and dedication to relationship-building were vital to ICCA’s growth in the Asia Pacific region.
In August 2023, Sebastian joined GainingEdge, where he successfully led the Meetings Africa 2025 project, securing over 550 hosted buyers in under three months with a four-member team, marking a significant achievement in his career.