She worked as an event planner for over 20 years, planning events in New Zealand, Europe, the United States, and Canada. In 2003, Robson returned to school and has a Master of Tourism Administration and a Ph.D. Robson’s combination of experience and education has given her a unique perspective on the events industry. She brings a practical applied knowledge to her classroom, her speaking sessions, and to the events she plans. Linda is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the International Live Events Association (ILEA). She has written articles, case studies, and book chapters, for both industry and academia, about risk management and the events industry. She has spoken at ILEA Live, The Special Event, PCMA's Annual Conference, Eventworld, and MPI's WEC.