THE STORYTELLERS

Over the past decade, Đorđe has climbed from Social Media manager to Head of Marketing for Xiaomi in the Balkans. He has excelled in five industries, leaving a significant impact with his consumer-first, disruptive approach. Known as the "King of Corporate Marketing" in Serbia, he redefines marketing with innovative campaigns, always pushing boundaries and setting new standards.

Claus Raasted serves as the Director of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, and is the host of The Innovation Coaching Podcast. He travels the globe as a keynote speaker, and has been both a Coach and Senior Advisor at the consulting giant McKinsey. Raasted is the author of 45 books, among them “Cultivating Crazy: Why You Need Idiots If You Want Innovation” and has been called “a cross between Thor, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga”. He also has a past in reality TV, but these days, who hasn't?

Tomaz Valjavec is a seasoned sales and transformation leader with a consulting and technology background. Formerly at Deloitte, he has 17 years of experience at Microsoft, leading transformation projects in commercial and public sectors. He currently heads the Azure business across 109 countries in the CEMA region (Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and oversees AI initiatives. Additionally, he mentors startups, helping them grow and achieve breakthroughs.

Gergely is the head of production at Universum8. He has been involved in audio-visual content production for almost two decades. This journey organically evolved into his chosen field fusing with many aspects of the events industry, resulting in awesome experiences both for his clients and him.

Iain Bitran is the Executive Director of The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM), overseeing its growth since 2003. Iain is passionate about events and is a regular speaker at conferences around the world, particularly on the subject of how to develop successful events. He is an official MICE Ambassador for the City of Fukuoka in Japan and a member of ICCA's Association Advisory Council.

As founder of MeetMarcel, a creative live communication agency based in Belgium, Bartel is a passionate ambassador of creativity. MeetMarcel is an open minded and innovative agency and winner of multiple national and international awards. Organising both national and international events.

Christian Pöhlmann is the Creative Director at fischerAppelt, live marketing. The agency is known for the creation of experiences that resonate with people and that move and involve them emotionally. Whether singular event, holistic brand experience – The main thing is to be impactful! It has won numerous awards for its bold, innovative and daring campaigns, some of which help local communities and foster multiplicative effects for the entire industry.

CEO & Co-Founder, Genevieve Leclerc, brings over 25 years of expertise in the business events and tourism sectors. She is a catalyst for innovation, applying design thinking and impact management practices to drive transformative change. She has trained numerous destination teams in implementing frameworks for managing a more impactful visitor economy. Her extensive network and deep understanding of community and business tourism sectors position her as a leading force for social impact.

With over 25 years of international experience in event management, hospitality, and tourism, Angeles Moreno specialises in business strategy, innovation, and growth. As a seasoned business leader and former entrepreneur, she has successfully led companies, forged strategic alliances, and driven revenue growth. Passionate about transformative success, she has leveraged certifications in design thinking, business experience, and behavioural design to optimize customer satisfaction.

Inese Lukaševska is the founder and leader of “Luka,” a communication and reputation management agency specialising in corporate, cultural, and art sectors. She excels in integrating unconventional ideas and "out of the box" solutions, making events special occasions with a focus on design communication. Since 2019, her agency has won 20 awards in prestigious global competitions across art, culture, internal communication, and social responsibility.

Juraj, former Chief Meeting Designer at Slido, brings vast experience in designing and moderating meetings. Leading Conventa Crossover 2023, he'll inspire greatness among speakers and the audience.