NZISM Wellington Branch member, Cathy Knowsley, accumulated over 25 years of local and touring experience as a lighting and audio technician, stage manager, production manager, and event site manager before deciding to specialise as a health and safety consultant for the entertainment and events industries.

Combining extensive first-hand workplace knowledge and experience with a personal fascination with crowd dynamics and public safety, Cathy will share the unique challenges that are faced when managing the health and safety of both the crew and punters on an event site.