Dr. Barbara Neuhofer is a Professor and Head of Experience Design at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Austria. She is the co-founder of the Experience Design Summit, a transformative experience event. As an educator, speaker and experience designer, Barbara researches, writes, and speaks about experience design as a philosophy, mindset and toolset to guide human experiences and transformations across the physical and digital realms. Barbara is widely published and has shared her work at over 60 conferences and industry events around the globe.

Jens Mayer has built his career helping brands build strong relationships with the people that matter most to them, through live and digital marketing. He leads Jack Morton Worldwide’s (JMW) offices for the German-speaking market and has more than 20 years of experience in the brand experience industry.

Martina Merslavič believes everyone has the ability and the responsibility to raise the communication standards. She helps organizations and individuals speak outside of their comfort zone and go to next level when it comes to conveying their messages concisely, effectively and with confidence. Martina loves to share her 360-degree know-how of communications with her clients. As the founder of her own communication consultancy Martina got to know the communication industry from sales and entrepreneurial perspective.