Agnès Canonica (pronounced Ann-yes), widely known as AC, was born and raised in Béziers, France, a city celebrated for its rugby culture, Brouilly wine, and the Canal du Midi. Her global journey has taken her from her hometown to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Grand Case, St. Martin, before she ultimately settled in the United States in 1981.

AC is married to a fellow French native, and together they have two first-generation American daughters and three beloved grandchildren.

With an extensive career spanning hospitality and events, her work on the event agency side has allowed her to engage across diverse industries, with a significant focus on the pharmaceutical sector. She has contributed to projects across multiple therapeutic areas, collaborating with numerous top 20 pharma companies in regions around the world. To date, AC has worked in or traveled to over 55 countries across five continents.

A true polyglot, AC is fluent in French, Spanish, English, and conversational Brazilian Portuguese, enabling her to connect effortlessly in multicultural environments.

In her current role as part of the Marketing team at Amplity, AC is driving growth by enhancing the company’s service portfolio by creating strategic presence & experience at conferences, events, and webinars.

Fun Fact: AC earned her fixed-wing and rotor-wing pilot licenses before obtaining her driver’s license and once had the unforgettable experience of flying on the Concorde from New York City to Paris.