We’re thrilled to welcome a dynamic lineup of speakers to this year’s IFES World Summit, each expertly navigating the theme ” Sailing the Seas of Innovation.” The golden thread underpinning all of this year’s presentations and workshops is the need to adapt to change in our rapidly evolving world and ways to tackle this challenge.

Join us to gain invaluable insights from:

• Innovation and entrepreneurship expert, Philippe Silberzahn, who will challenge us to rethink our mental models in the face of uncertainty.
• Creative Director & Concept Lead at Holtmann+, Jan Goetze, who will reveal the power of AI in transforming live events.
• Managing Director behind Integrated Systems Europe, Michael Blackman, showcasing how ISE leads in innovation and community building.
• Founder of Expo Stars Interactive, Lee Ali emphasises the crucial role of collaboration in fostering industry innovation
• Sought-after keynote speaker, Conor Neill offers strategies for resilient leadership during transformative times.
• SUMA Architecture’s Guillermo Sevillano explores the integration of ecological and technological elements in design.
• Director at Green Circle Solutions, David Humphreys, introduces attendees to the “language of carbon”, and the basics of carbon calculation in the events industry.

These leaders are not just speaking on change—they’re driving it! Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of our industry, adeptly led by our MC Han Leenhouts..

Discover the secret to success in the exhibition and event industry through the lens of collaboration! Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion led by IFES Board Member, Peter Theodorides, with IAPCO President Sarah Markey-Hamm, Greek Meetings Alliance’s Tina Toribaba and EDPA president Chris Griffin. where industry leaders will share their experiences and insights each bringing a wealth of knowledge from their roles as leaders in their respective associations. The discussion will focus on how inter-association collaboration promotes industry growth, personal development, and advocacy, while benefiting both members and industry segments.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and together, leading the charge into a new era of exhibitions and events!

World Summit 2024 | Málaga, Spain | June, 19-21

About IFES:

The International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) is the worldwide trade association dedicated to the specific needs of exposition designers and providers of tradeshow and events services. Over 300 companies representing more than 45 countries are proud network members. The purpose of IFES is to promote the commercial, professional, and socio-political interests of its members on an international level and generate and promote a business and knowledge exchange platform for its active members in the global market.

The IFES mission is to create partner unity and generate a stronger understanding of exhibition and event marketing on a worldwide scale through networking and knowledge sharing.

For more information about the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, please contact IFES PR and Communications Manager Robyn D’Alessandro at [email protected] or go to www.ifesnet.org