2025 CREATIVITY CONFERENCE PANEL SESSIONS
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9:00 – 9:30
Opening Speeches
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9:30 – 10:10
“Luxury Is Greener Than Ever”
Antonio Paraiso – Luxury Consultant
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10:15-10:55
“What is New Luxury in Design, Hospitality and Events” Hosted by Radisson Hotel Group
Speakers: Sharon Sacks – Sacks Productions
Ali Bakhtiar – Ali Bakhtiar Designs
Danielle Nay – Blue Fire
Fabrice Orlando – Cocoon Events
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10:55 – 11:10 – Coffee Break
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11:10 – 11:50
“Creativity and Design in Different Destinations”
Speakers:
Nefianto Setiono – Nefi Decor
Erica Jones – O Luxe Design
Simone Tostes – Aonde Casar
Andrea Guimaraes – Aonde Casar
Diana Sandoval – Diana Sandoval
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11:55 – 12:35
“How About Designing Belonging, the New Language of Creativity in Luxury”
Elizabeth Solaru – Diversity in Luxury
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12:35 – 13:35 – Lunch Break
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14:30- 15:10
“Why do we need International Associations and Award Ceremonies in Event Industry ” hosted buyer ILEA & TUED
Speakers:
Kitzia Morales- President of IADWP- International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals
Salvatore Sagone – Founder of BEA Best Event Awards
Tracey Manailescu- President and Founder of ‘The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada’
Hasan Dinç- President of SITE Global
Emre Gezgin- President of SKAL International Turkiye Federation
Meltem Tepeler- President of TUED International Events Association of Turkiye
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15:15-15:55
“Managing a Creative Work Environment”
James Morgan – James Morgan Associates
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16:00 – 16:15 – COFFEE BREAK
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16:20-17:00
“Future of Floral Industry in a Sustainable World”
Speakers:
Tomas De Bruyne – Tomas De Bruyne Floral Event Design
Pascal Matla – Pascal Matla
Tim Hobbs
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17:05-17:45
“Future of Gastronomy in Turkiye”
Speakers:
Aziz Doğrucu – Kaicy Istanbul
Bahtiyar Büyükduman – Telezzüz
Buğra Özdemir – The Barn Restoran
Murat Aslan – Culinary Forum
Nilay Lale – Khai Hotels Group
Ulaş Durmaz – The Red Balloon
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17:50-18:30
“How to Grow Your Brand in Event and Hospitality Industry?”
Moderator: Myridth Leon-McCormack – Publisher at World Bride Magazine
Speakers:
Rhiannon Downie Hurst – Founder of Bride Club Me
Alexa Skuba – CMO of Wema Global & Wedding Venues Directory
Alison Hargreaves – Founder and Director of Guides for Brides and Beyond Weddings
Samar Shawareb – Founder and Managing Director of Arabia Weddings
Regine Motmans – Thursd Floral Connector
Wendy El Khoury – Founder of Wedded Wonderland & Wedded Week