Germany

Claudia Goergen

Managing Director, FILMUNIQUE Medienproduktion, GmbH

Claudia Goergen serves as the Managing Director of FILMUNIQUE Medienproduktion GmbH and boasts an extensive professional background spanning various media sectors.

With numerous years of professional experience in public relations, web development, and film production, Goergen has held pivotal roles within companies and contributed to various enterprises. Her expertise extends beyond recognizing the potential strengths of a campaign; she also possesses a discerning eye for identifying its shortcomings, whether related to feasibility or the ability to reach the intended target audiences. Her multifaceted experience equips her with a holistic understanding of media and communication.

She plays a vital role in establishing an atmosphere where every team member is encouraged to bring their distinct contributions, recognizing that this inclusive strategy is what drives innovation and the emergence of new concepts. The team excels at embracing individuality, promoting mutual respect, and nurturing trust among its members.

Greece

Maria Afroditi Patsi

Founder, AdvAge Advertising and NFT Cube Agency

Maria Afroditi Patsi is the founder of AdvAge and NFT Cube Agency based in Athens.

She possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and leads innovative campaigns that blend the artistic and technical realms. She currently excels as an Augmented Reality Engineer at Meta while pursuing her PhD in Computational Science and Engineering at MIT. With a multifaceted skill set, she balances roles across disciplines: a designer shaping visual narratives, a developer crafting code in the twilight hours, a poet weaving words at dusk, and a marketer strategizing brand engagements by daylight.

Her creations have received international recognition, showcased in renowned design museums and art galleries around the world. Her influence extends beyond exhibitions, as her distinctive style and artistic vision have set new benchmarks for innovation and aesthetics in the art community. Her contributions to the field have elevated her status as an artist and shaped contemporary design discourse.

United States

Olivia Santilli

Partner, Cummins&Partners

Olivia Santilli has established a venture at Cummins&Partners New York that consistently exceeds anticipations, thanks to her unwavering resolve.

She has infused an unstoppable and positive energy throughout the agency, influencing their work, client interactions, and creative output. Her fostering of a problem-solving environment has built a solid and positive reputation, central to their ongoing expansion. she has strengthened her role as a guide in shaping cultural trends. Consequently, she is in high demand as a market innovator and frequently invited to speak at industry events, discussing the core values of the emerging generation and how creative agencies are adapting to the contemporary landscape of constant engagement and the purpose-oriented demands of customers.

In October 2020, despite the challenges of a global economic crisis, Cummins&Partners New York achieved a place in the top Adweek 100: Fastest Growing Companies worldwide, boasting a three-year revenue increase of 111%.

Hungary

Levente Kovacs

Chief Creative Officer, White Rabbit Budapest

Levente Kovacs co-founded his Hungary-based indie agency 14 years ago after stints at HKB Bozell and JWT Budapest.

Throughout his professional journey, he has secured numerous groundbreaking achievements for the Hungarian industry, notably being the first to have a Hungarian work featured on the cover of Luerzer's Archive. He also clinched Hungary's inaugural Platina Effie for long-term effectiveness. Presently, White Rabbit Budapest stands as Hungary's most decorated and internationally renowned creative agency.

He is a strategic mind and adept problem solver, crafting impactful brand narratives for clients like Heineken, Shell, KitKat, Vodafone, and WWF. His achievements have been acknowledged across various prestigious platforms. Advocating for purpose-driven approaches in branding and business, he actively promotes elevated creative standards and mentors aspiring talents. As a guest lecturer at Budapest Business University, he manages the Advertising Chronicles blog, translating marketing and advertising literature into Hungarian.