Participants
LITHUANIA
Emma Sullivan
Creative Director at Vinted
Topic: Does Brand Pragmatism Beat Bravery?
Description: As Europe’s largest C2C second-hand marketplace, Vinted is boldly changing how people consume fashion. But Vinted has cultivated a unique definition of bravery - and it’s not what you think.
About: Emma is currently the Creative Director at Vinted, Europe’s largest C2C second-hand marketplace. Before that, she was brand-building in the travel industry at trivago and running a boutique creative agency in the US. When she’s not knee-deep in Creative, you can find her teaching yoga and performing poetry in Berlin.
ESTONIA
Maksymilian Malicki
Global Head of Brand, BOLT
Topic: Long Live The Marketing
About: Currently Head of Brand at Bolt. Previously at Ogilvy. With 7+ years on the agency side, and 5+ years on the brandside, Max tries to do work that he won’t need to be embarrassed by in the future.
LATVIA
Artūrs Garais
Web3 Project Lead, airBaltic
Topic: Dare To Pioneer With Web3
About: A wealth of management experience, having worked at well-known companies such as Amazon andCaterpillar. In 2017, he joined the blockchain industry and has since focused on product development, strategy, and implementation. Recognized as one of the leading thought leaders in Latvia, raising awareness about blockchain technology and its potential through webinars and other educational events.Currently, working as the Web3 Project Lead at airBaltic, where he is implementing new blockchain solutions as for example Planies NFT for the aviation industry to enhance the customer experience.
LATVIA
Vadims Barisons
Moderator, Managing Director of OMD Latvia
Panel topic: How To Be Heard When Nobody Listens
About: Vadims Barisons is an experienced advertising professional, currently the Managing Director of OMD Latvia. With extensive expertise in marketing and brand management, he has successfully re-launched over 10 brands. He has a deep understanding of media usage and an empathetic perspective on marketing challenges.
Ireland
Jake Norman
Head Of Sales GCS Emerging Europe, Google
Panel topic: How To Be Heard When Nobody Listens
About: Jake has worked in Agencies & Tech companies for 20+ years. Since January 2023, he has been Head Of Sales for Google's Emerging Europe Customer Solution team in Dublin having previously led teams in Germany, Austria & Switzerland for three years. Prior to Google he worked for Meta in Canada for four years partnering with Agencies & Ecomm/retail customers. His career started in agencies initially in Dublin and then Canada ending as President of Mindshare Canada. While the companies, roles and geographies have changed the common thread has been helping customers grow by understanding the intersection of business, technology and culture.
ESTONIA
Greta Pudan
Regional Meta Lead, Httpool
Panel topic: How To Be Heard When Nobody Listens
About: Greta has been in the advertising industry for more than 8 years and most of her skills she has gained from Dublin years while working for Google and for the past years leading Meta (ex-Facebook) specialist team across Baltics region at Httpool. Greta also spent a few years in the IT field, doing new business sales for an Estonian software development company. Her main expertise areas are market expansion, marketing strategies and business development and in her free time she likes to mentor startups.
LATVIA
Arnis Jēkabsons
Managing director @ Element Digital
Panel topic: How To Be Heard When Nobody Listens
About: An experienced digital marketing expert who’s been in the game since before smartphones had cameras. He has advised a diverse range of brands, both local and international, in crafting digital strategies for marketing and business growth. Recognised for his work, he has garnered accolades in both local and international arenas. Passionate about technological advancements, he often ponders the digital future awaiting his daughter.
LATVIA
Lelde Dālmane
Brand strategist, WIT Consulting
Topic: From Unity to Diversity: Unraveling the Baltic Spirit
Description: Some might say that people in the Baltic countries all are the same. You might have an example that highlights it or you might want to object. But what data says? Let’s meet the average resident of Baltic states - whats’s the demographics, interests, attitude and activities. And let’s see what common characteristics people in all Baltic countries share.
About: Started working in PR agency in 2009 and never left the field. Now she’s a strategist at WitConsulting and Magic Agency where she combines data with creativity. And she's a firm believer that where there's a Wit, there's a way.
LITHUANIA
Dovilė Dovidavičiūtė
Managing Partner Sons & Daughters
Topic: From Unity to Diversity: Unraveling the Baltic Spirit
About: Dovilė Dovidavičiūtė, Managing Partner at Sons & Daughters in Vilnius, boasts 20+ years of communication expertise. Consulting for prominent Lithuanian brands, she delves into communication, consumer behavior, and psychology, enabling her to take on challenges comprehensively.
ESTONIA
Mart Normet
Host, Estonian television presenter, and producer
Mart Normet is a well-known Estonian television producer, particularly recognized for his work in the context of Eurovision. He was the Head of Entertainment at the Estonian public broadcaster ERR. Freelance Creative Director.