Lauren Hall

Lauren is the Founder and CEO of iVvy, one of Australia’s leading software solution providers in hospitality and events. iVvy is the world’s first real-time booking engine for the hospitality industry providing event organizer’s access to live availability of function space and group accommodation for corporate events, weddings and functions.

Lauren has successfully built multiple companies from start-ups through to financial and strategic exits over the past 25 years. She has also served at the executive and board level for retail (FMCG), advertising and core technology companies in both, South Africa and Australia.

Lauren has a second Dan Black belt in ITF Taekwondo and was the National Taekwondo Champion for South Africa, competing in the world championships and international circuit for 5 years. 

Her awards include Winner of Springboard Australia’s 2014 program, Winner of the Best Product for the Events Industry 2014 and Women in Technology Entrepreneur of the year finalist 2012. Lauren is a strong believer in advising and assisting young Entrepreneurs through mentorship and providing support to the start-up community.

“My vision for iVvy is to be the leading real-time trading platform for events, delivering seamless enterprise solutions to the hospitality industry and consumers globally.” Lauren Hall, Founder and CEO of IVvy.