the event industry’s first reverse mentorship programme

A shift in perspective, A shift in dynamics

Mentors in our Level Up programme kept telling us the same thing: they learned just as much from their mentees as they gave. Those conversations showed that the next generation of industry leaders brings vital skills and insights. They opened senior leaders' eyes to how the industry feels from the ground up, revealing critical gaps in leadership and a clear desire to adopt fresh approaches to work-life balance, cutting-edge technological expertise, and personal branding. We couldn't ignore that feedback.

Shift is NOWIE’s reverse mentorship programme, designed to sit alongside Level Up and complete the picture. Where traditional mentoring connects next gen professionals with experienced leaders, Shift turns the dynamic on its head: senior events professionals are paired with junior colleagues who lead the learning.

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mentee vs mentor profiles

mentee profile

We count on this visionary to define strategic priorities, allocate resources responsibly, and ensure every decision reinforces long-term value creation.

mentor profile

We trust this leader to synchronize production, logistics, and support functions, cultivating dependable processes that uphold our service commitments.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)



    If we can do anything else to help this be more inclusive and accessible, please let us know at hello@wearenowie.org

    • Applications open now.

    • Applications close on November 17th.

    • You’ll find out if you are successful early December.

    • If you are successful, the online launch is on December 16th.

    • The programme runs for 6 months, from January 2026 to June 2026 (this can be flexible).

  • Pre-January Suitability Calls:
    Mentees must be available to participate in a quick suitability calls with the matched mentor before the end of December to assess compatibility. You’ll also be expected to schedule your first meeting by the end of the third week of January.

    The whole programme:

    • The programme requires a total commitment of 15–20 hours over six months.

    • We expect mentees and mentors to meet at least once per month, with the final session taking place in June 2026.

    • Mandatory monthly temperature checks and a mentee journal are required.

    • Mandatory engagement with the WhatsApp group, Instagram, and/or email when requested for information.

    Marketing:

    • Be willing to engage in the programme launch on social media. If there is a safeguarding reason you cannot do this, let us know.

    • Mention our programme sponsor Arena when mentioning Level Up online.

  • The programme is all remote, except for the launch in London, which is recommended but not mandatory. The Shift launch event will be held alongside the Level Up mentorship programme. While pairs can meet in real life, we recommend online sessions.

  • By filling in the application form below!

  • We expect there to be a high volume of applications, and as this is our pilot programme we cannot guarantee that we will be able to match everyone.

    If you’re not successfully matched to a mentor, you can always try again next year! It’s more due to compatibility than your experience.

Please note that this is a registration form letting us know that you are interested in taking part in our programme. We will contact you after applications close if your application is successful.

Before completing this form, please ensure you have read all of the information about the Level Up programme above.

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