AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Community
Michael Barrett is an experienced professional with a comprehensive background in consulting, marketing, and event management, particularly within the travel retail and humanitarian sectors. As the Founding Director of Michael Barrett Consulting since 2010, Michael has offered consultancy services to various organizations and has held multiple roles, including Business Development Consultant for AidEx since 2025, and Events and Public Relations Director for m1nd-set since 2014. Additional notable positions include Marketing & Communications Consultant for the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership and Head of Events and Corporate Social Responsibility for TRBusiness. Michael is the founder of Soulcial Trust, an NGO that implemented sports programs and environmental initiatives, and has prior experience with the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association and TFWA. Educational credentials include a BA in Modern Languages and European Studies from the University of Bath and completion of a course at Harvard Business School Online.
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AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Community
AidEx encompasses a conference featuring inspirational thought leaders, an exhibition which is the largest of its kind in the world, training programmes, networking opportunities and a dedicated awards programme recognising individuals and innovations that truly inspire. Each year over 2,500 representatives of the humanitarian aid and development community from over 65 countries attend an AidEx event. Attendees come from UN Agencies, the EU, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, local and international NGOs, government and the private sector.