PROGRAMME
Venue: Ljubljana Castle, Palacij Hall
11:00 – 11:30
How creativity makes events matter
Aris Theophilakis, NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYIN
Aris Theophilakis, NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYIN
11:30 – 11:50
Sneak Preview of the European Experience Index 2026
Ralf Specht, Chairman 27 Names
Ralf Specht, Chairman 27 Names
11:50 – 12:00
BUILD YOUR UNICORN: Meet your team. Pick your challenge
12:00 – 12:45
Consciously shape audience dynamics
Mod: Pia Škulj
Jungian psychotherapy
Jungian psychotherapy
Kill the Boring Event
Mod: Juraj Holub
Speaking Heroes
Speaking Heroes
13:00 – 14:00
OPEN SPACE // LUNCH on the terrace
14:00 – 14:20
Recognising the Events That Define an Industry
Maria Laura IASCONE, Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies Director – Milano Cortina 2026
Maria Laura IASCONE, Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies Director – Milano Cortina 2026
14:20 – 14:40
The art of attention
Reinier VAN DER VEER, Spoken word artist, Dichtwater
Reinier VAN DER VEER, Spoken word artist, Dichtwater
14:40 – 15:00
Creating moments the world remembers
Adriano MARTELLA, Creative Director of Olympic & Paralympic Ceremonies · Head of Creative at Filmmaster
Adriano MARTELLA, Creative Director of Olympic & Paralympic Ceremonies · Head of Creative at Filmmaster
15:00 – 15:15
OLYMPIC F*CK-UPS: The Things We Got Wrong
15:15 – 15:30
Short break
15:30 – 16:00
From festival to movement
Alek El-Kazal, ULTRA Europe
Alek El-Kazal, ULTRA Europe
16:00 – 16:30
JOKER OUT: Behind the Scenes of a Historic Event
A television-style conversation exploring the concept, execution and crisis management.
Nik Jerovšek, Spontanzo
Jure Maček, Joker Out
A television-style conversation exploring the concept, execution and crisis management.
Nik Jerovšek, Spontanzo
Jure Maček, Joker Out
16:30 – 16:50
How to Become Antifragile and Thrive in an Uncertain World
Bo KRÜGER, Moving Minds
Bo KRÜGER, Moving Minds
16:50 – 17:00
THE UNICORN MANIFESTO: What Should Never Change in Live Events?
A fast-paced closing session bringing together the day’s key speakers.
A fast-paced closing session bringing together the day’s key speakers.
19:30 – 20:00
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
Castle Courtyard, Ljubljana Castle
Castle Courtyard, Ljubljana Castle
20:00 – 22:00
AWARD CEREMONY
Hribar Hall, Ljubljana Castle
Hribar Hall, Ljubljana Castle
22:00 – 01:00
UNICORN AFTER PARTY
The Castle Wine Bar, Ljubljana Castle
The Castle Wine Bar, Ljubljana Castle
