Speakers

Aris Theophilakis

NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYN

How Creativity Makes Events Matter

Aris Theophilakis is a creative director, brand strategist and entrepreneur with extensive international experience in creativity, advertising, brand experience and live events. He regularly speaks about creativity as a business tool, experience design, brand storytelling and audience engagement.

Maria Laura Iascone

Milano Cortina 2026

Creating Moments the World Remembers

Maria Laura Iascone is the Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies Director for Milano Cortina 2026. She is responsible for shaping ceremonies that bring together protocol, culture, storytelling, emotion and world-class production.

Adriano Martella

Filmmaster / Milano Cortina 2026

Creating Moments the World Remembers

Adriano is Creative Director of the Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies for Milano Cortina 2026 and Head of Creative at Filmmaster. Most recently, he led the creative vision for the Olympic Closing Ceremony at the iconic Arena di Verona.

Ralf Specht

27 Names

First Look: The European Live-Experience Index 2026

Be among the first to discover the findings of the European Live-Experience Index 2026. This exclusive session will reveal the latest insights into the trends shaping the future of live experiences, including AI, sustainability and Return on Relationships.

Patrick Roubroeks

XSAGA

Design the Most Shareable Event

Patrick Roubroeks is the founding director of XSAGA and one of the defining creative figures in European live communication. He connects people and brands through distinctive experiences that combine strategy, culture, emotion and bold creative thinking.

Pia Škulj

Jungian Psychotherapy

Consciously Shape Audience Dynamics

Pia Škulj is a Jungian psychotherapist under supervision whose work explores the psyche, symbols and the unconscious. She brings a psychological perspective to understanding group dynamics, emotional responses and the deeper connections created through shared experiences.

Juraj Holub

Speaking Heroes

Kill the Boring Event

Juraj Holub is the founder and CEO of Speaking Heroes, an international moderator and an experienced public-speaking coach. Formerly Slido’s chief meeting designer, he helps speakers and event organisers create engaging presentations and memorable audience experiences.

Alek El-Kazal

ULTRA Europe

From Festival to Movement

Alek El-Kazal is Project Director at ULTRA Europe and an experienced leader in event management, marketing and entertainment. He has managed large-scale festivals and campaigns, combining strategic thinking with production expertise and strong team leadership.

Nik Jerovšek

Spontanzo

Joker Out: Behind the Scenes of a Historic Event

Nik Jerovšek is an event manager at Spontanzo with experience in concerts, sports events, corporate events, production, logistics and event operations. He will reveal the organisational challenges, key decisions and crisis management behind Joker Out’s landmark event.

Jure Maček

Joker Out

Joker Out: Behind the Scenes of a Historic Event

Jure Maček is the drummer of Joker Out, one of Slovenia’s most successful contemporary rock bands. Together with Nik Jerovšek, he will share an inside perspective on the concept, execution and challenges behind one of the band’s most ambitious live events.

Bo Krüger

Moving Minds

Bo Krüger is a Meeting Designer, Facilitator and Speaker at Moving Minds, based in Copenhagen. Kongres Magazine has described him as “a curious, adventurous and innovative master storyteller Bo Krüger.” He is also the author of a book on meeting facilitation, and works with organisations across Europe to rethink how meetings and events are designed and led.