Event Directors Summit
Open to Event/Exhibition/Project/Portfolio Directors only
Programme
Please note that you are expected to join both the Event Directors Summit and the European Conference programme.
Event Directors Summit Sponsor
List of Participants
| First Name | Surname | Job Position | Company Name | Country/Region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elif | Akşahin | Exhibitions Coordinator | İZFAŞ | Türkiye | |
| Fiona | Ashton | Event Manager | RX Global | United Kingdom | |
| Alessandra | Astolfi | Global Exhibition Director Green & Technology Division | Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. | Italy | |
| Isil | Bandakcioglu | General Manager | Al Furat Group | Türkiye | |
| Semi | Benbanaste | Portfolio Director | ICA FUARCILIK A.S | Türkiye | |
| Kaan | Boyacı | Exhibitions Coordinator | İZFAŞ | Türkiye | |
| Josh | Brooks | Divisional Director - Packaging | Easyfairs Oriex | France | |
| Inge | Buytaert | Marketing & Communications Officer | Busworld | Belgium | |
| Murad | Cakir | General Manager | SAHA EXPO FUARCILIK HIZMETLERI A.S. | Türkiye | |
| Kym | Cardozo | Event Director | dmg events | United Arab Emirates | |
| Marco | Carniello | Chief Business Officer | Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. | Italy | |
| Rachel | Chatham | Managing Director | IEG Middle East L.L.C. | United Arab Emirates | |
| Philippa | Christer | Director of Events | Arc Network | United Kingdom | |
| Ilaria | Cicero | Global Exhibition Director F&B Division | Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. | Italy | |
| Nicolo | Costanzo | Owner | Italian Fair Service | Italy | |
| Dominik | Dietz | Director BIOFACH | NürnbergMesse GmbH | Germany | |
| Deniz | Dilbaz | Türkiye Sales Coordinator | Pyramids Group | Türkiye | |
| Inga | Drawe | Director ISM Middle East | Koelnmesse GmbH | Germany | |
| Sophie | Dudicourt Seguy | Executive Director - Strategy Project Development | INDEX Conference & Exhibition Org Est | United Arab Emirates | |
| Margaret | Dunn | Portfolio Director | Clarion Events Ltd. | United Kingdom | |
| Claudia | Döttinger | Executive Vice President | Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | |
| Cagatay | Ersahin | Senior Strategy Advisor | Expotim International Fair Organization Inc. | Türkiye | |
| Mohammed | Faisal | Event Director | dmg events | United Arab Emirates | |
| Tyler | Forbes | Commercial Director | dmg events (UK) Ltd | United Arab Emirates | |
| Andrés | Gil-Nogués Y Villén | International Events Manager | Feria Valencia | Spain | |
| Mert | Gul | Deputy General Manager | Expotim International | Türkiye | |
| Nina | Gustmann | Head of Incubator | Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH | Germany | |
| Zeynep | Gülşen Can | Communication and Events Director | İZFAŞ | Türkiye | |
| Claudia | Hall | Exhibition Director | RX Global | United Kingdom | |
| Sebastian | Hein | Director | Koelnmesse GmbH | Germany | |
| Murat | Icer | General Manager | SKY Fuarcilik A.S. | Türkiye | |
| Filiz | Karakul | Managing Director of International | Pyramids Group | Türkiye | |
| Deniz | Kasapoglu | Head of MENA | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH | Germany | |
| Rich | Kensett | VP - EMEA | Map Your Show LLC. | United States | |
| Banu | Keskin | Portfolio Director | ICA Build Fuarcılık A.Ş. | Türkiye | |
| Julia | Kindsgrab | Director Exhibition Management | DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH | Germany | |
| Ann-Kristin | Mogren | Head of Cluster Food | Easyfairs | Sweden | |
| Carina | Montagut | Events Director | Feria Valencia | Spain | |
| Birgit | Muecklich | Project Director | Leipziger Messe GmbH | Germany | |
| Gianpaola | Pedretti | Exhibition Manager | Riva del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A. | Italy | |
| Inigo | Punzano Sobrado | External Business - Manager | Feria de Valladolid | Spain | |
| Jasmin | Rutka | Director Enforce Tac | NürnbergMesse GmbH | Germany | |
| Philipp | Schneider | Project Director | Leipziger Messe GmbH | Germany | |
| Cornelia | Schwobe | IFA Executive Director, Strategy & Growth | IFA Management GmbH / Clarion Events | Germany | |
| Robert | Stelling | Portfolio Director Interclean | RAI Amsterdam BV. | Netherlands | |
| Jonnie | Wicks | Commercial Director | dmg events (UK) Ltd | United Kingdom | |
| Şeyda | Özbektaş | Project Manager | Nobel Expo Uluslararası Fuarcılık A.Ş. | Türkiye | |
| Soley | Özsoey | Head of Business Development and MENA Projects | Hannover Fairs Turkey Fuarcilik A.S. | Türkiye |
In Their Words
I really enjoyed my participation at the UFI Event Directors Summit 2023 for several reasons. First the opportunity to interact with my peers from different organisations and countries, benefit from their expertise and share visions about our business. Second the opportunity to learn from experts who can help us gain methodology and think out of the box. And last, it was such an enjoyable time, dynamic formats, great people and perfect organization.
UFI’s Event Directors Summit has proven to be super-efficient both in terms of insights and networking. I had the opportunity to learn about innovative approaches, bond with my peers and discover the beautiful city of Maastricht. A perfect balance between work and entertainment. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to participating again in the future.
The UFI Event Directors Summit offered a remarkable atmosphere and valuable networking opportunities. A must-attend for anyone in the industry.
Attending last year’s Event Director Summit was excellent! The well-curated program revealed event industry trends and best practices. The second-day sessions in particular created a stimulating and excellent opportunity to network and share ideas with industry leaders and colleagues. The organisers paid meticulous attention to detail, creating a successful and enriching summit. Looking forward to future issues!
I presented at the inaugural Event Director Summit in 2023 and found the whole event eye opening. I don’t get to mix with peers outside of the UK really, so to be able to share best practice and swap ideas was incredibly valuable. I would recommend Exhibition Directors, Group Exhibition Directors and Portfolio Directors attend if they can as it will offer you insights from across the continent.
I would highly recommend attending this event whereby you will meet like-minded people from the event’s industry from all around the world, as it serves as a platform to share success stories, stay connected with peers and get inspired with new ideas.