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Melissa Osburn
Melissa Osburn
· Power 150 · 2026

Melissa Osburn

Senior Manager, Event Operations
Autodesk
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Logistics is the centerpiece of Melissa Osburn’s work as Senior Manager of Event Operations at Autodesk. She leads planning and operational delivery for conferences and programs that demand close control of timelines, budgets, suppliers, and on-site execution. Osburn partners with strategy and creative teams to translate concepts into practical run-of-show plans that save costs year over year without sacrificing experience quality. Known for systems thinking and crisp documentation, she builds processes that reduce friction and improve reliability across teams. Her focus is simple and effective operations that allow content and community moments to shine.