Speakers

Christopher S. Penn

Christopher S. Penn

An authority on analytics, digital marketing, marketing technology, data science, and machine learning, best-selling author, and keynote speaker.

Fredrik Härén

Fredrik Härén

The Creativity Explorer. He has delivered 2,000+ presentations to clients in 70 countries on 6 continents.

Pete Blackshaw

Pete Blackshaw

A globally recognized digital brand builder, innovator, futurist, author and “urgent optimist” who has held digital leadership positions at Nestlé, Nielsen, and P&G, and now startup catalyst and venture fund Cintrifuse.

Michael G Jacobides

Michael G Jacobides

Sir Donald Gordon Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Professor of Strategy at London Business School. Ranked as one of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide by Thinkers50.

Sir Paul Collier

Sir Paul Collier

Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. TED speaker.

Daan Roosegaarde

Daan Roosegaarde

Dutch artist and innovator. A creative thinker and maker of social designs which explore the relation between people, technology, and space. TED speaker.

Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

An experience extraordinaire, consultant & designer to hospitality, themed entertainment and luxury brands who empowers brands to create unique experiences at the intersection of imagination, human centred and future thinking design.

Dean Johnson

Dean Johnson

A Design, Technology and Innovation Consultant, President Elect of the Chartered Society of Designers and a Rebel with a Cause. Designing the future in the Metaverse AND Reality through Jetpack Moments.

Katy Leeson

Katy Leeson

The former Managing Director of Social Chain, host of the ‘I Shouldn’t Say This, But’ podcast, and keen advocate for bringing the human back into the professional world.

Dave Birss

Dave Birss

An author, educator and consultant who focuses on creativity, innovation and presentation skills.

Testimonials

Spark.me is like a ‘Who’s Who’ event! After I presented, I spent the day visiting sites up and down the coast of Montenegro with good friends. It was breathtaking! I originally said “no” to the organizers. I’m glad they changed my mind.

Brian Solis

Principal analyst at Altimeter Group, and a bestselling author

It was a great pleasure delivering a keynote on 'Globalizing Montenegro' at Spark.me.

Pankaj Ghemawat

Global Professor of Management and Strategy, Stern School of Business, New York University, and the Anselmo Rubiralta Professor of Global Strategy, IESE Barcelona; one of the world's leading authorities on global strategy

Spark.me is the SXSW of Southern Europe!

Danica Kombol

CEO of the Everywhere Agency; Founder of the 'Everywhere Society' blogger network

What a great audience at a great location in Montenegro! Thanks for having me.

Mike Massimino

Former NASA astronaut. Professor at Columbia University. TV personality. Senior Advisor for Space Programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. Bestselling author.

Spark.me is not just a top Montenegrin conference, or even a top European conference, it’s without a doubt a world-class event with some of the coolest speakers and the most amazing audience I’ve come across.

Alf Rehn

Management professor and business thinker

Best conference of its kind in Europe. A pleasure to speak here, to be among the best in the industry and to connect with so many of our future business leaders.

Gloria Roheim McRae

Amazon.ca bestselling author, and a co-founder of Wedge15

I had a great time speaking at Spark.me in Montenegro. Lots of great questions. Super impressed with all the smart people here.

Boyd Multerer

Former engineering leader for Xbox. Founded Xbox Live & XNA. Currently researching the future of connected device operating systems.

If events were an oasis, then Spark.me would fit the bill perfectly - it's a wonderful off the beaten path gathering of bright and curious minds mixed with fantastic networking complete with the gorgeous backdrop that is Montenegro.

David Armano

Global Strategy Director at Edelman

I had a really fun time speaking at Spark.me. The atmosphere of the crowd was friendly and inviting, it felt more like a community event than a conference! It was great to connect with the crowd in an authentic way that sparked a conversation.

Brooke Saward

Founder and editor of one of the most popular travel blogs in the world – “World of Wonderlust”

Spark.me is the centre of gravity for the startup ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe. The quality of content, startups and attendees was impressive as it was informative.

David Raskino

Former Director of Microsoft Ventures

Spark.me has what all the best conferences have, inspiration, action, energy, great speakers and a fantastic team behind the scenes making everything look so effortless, but no event I've ever been part of has the spirit of camaraderie, the genuine community and the feeling of connection. I arrived naive, and I left in love.

Sam Conniff

Author of the international best seller “Be More Pirate” and an acclaimed Public Speaker

Spark.me was brilliantly organized. Big 'thanks' to everyone involved. And, if you, professional speaker-friends, ever get invited to Spark.me - do go, it's worth it!

Timo Vuorensola

A filmmaker, musician and an Internet (ab)user hailing from Finland

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Spark.me! You get to engage with some of the most passionate, interested, and interesting participants and with a terrific speaker community. Spark.me team ensures every aspect of your experience is first class and Montenegro is the perfect backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Denise Lee Yohn

Author of ‘What Great Brands Do’ and ‘FUSION’

I wasn't paid to speak at Spark.me, but I came home considerably richer. From the conference content; from the wonderful people I met - and from having discovered the hidden treasure that is Montenegro.

Rory Sutherland

Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather UK, and co-founder of #ogilvychange

I had an amazing time at Spark.me! Montenegro is a beautiful place with awesome folks.

Marvin Liao

Partner at global Seed VC Firm & Startup Accelerator '500 Startups' based in Silicon Valley

Thanks so much to the Spark.me team for inviting me and showing me their beautiful country. I had amazing time speaking at the conference and meeting everyone involved.

Veronica Belmont

Product Manager at Disco, board member at about.me, startup advisor, and an online media personality

Spark.me is becoming a world-known conference. In America, there’s buzz about you. People are hearing about it.

Mark Schaefer

One of the world's foremost social media marketing strategists, and a multiple bestselling author

Please have me back, please have me back, please have me back!

Dave Birss

Former Creative Director at OgilvyOne, Poke, and McCann Worldgroup

I was so excited to speak to entrepreneurs and startups at Spark.me. Great crowd, great energy.

Amy Guttman

Journalist and Contributor, Forbes Entrepreneurs

Lineup of Spark.me is beyond impressive and the only thing more impressive is this beautiful port country! I talk about Spark.me on a regular basis... one of my favorite trips and events!

Brian Fanzo

Digital futurist keynote speaker

I had a fantastic experience at Spark.me in beautiful Budva, Montenegro. Impeccable organisation! Great to meet many inspiring people, and discover such a fabulous place.

Dhiraj Mukherjee

Co-founder of Shazam, acquired by Apple. Now focused on exploring emerging technologies, helping corporate innovators, and supporting "tech for good" startups.

Montenegro is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the Spark.me organizers make sure all of the speakers get to experience what the area has to offer. We spent four days at an beachfront resort, swam in the Bay of Kotor, and went for dinner and drinks in Old Town. I didn't receive a speaker fee, but I met fascinating people (speakers, organizers, and attendees) in my industry, and already hope to go back. If you get the chance to speak at Spark.me, say YES! You'll be happy you did.

Kerry O’Shea Gorgone

Director of Product Strategy, Training at MarketingProfs, and the host of the Marketing Smarts podcast.

Like a rare gem, Montenegro is small but sparkles in the Mediterranean off the Adriatic. Wow what a trip. Thank you Spark.me conference for the amazingly warm welcome. Will be back.

Jeremiah Owyang

Disruptive Tech & Corporate Innovation Analyst and Founder of Kaleido Insights & Catalyst Companies

Spark.me is like a ‘Who’s Who’ event! After I presented, I spent the day visiting sites up and down the coast of Montenegro with good friends. It was breathtaking! I originally said “no” to the organizers. I’m glad they changed my mind.

Brian Solis

Principal analyst at Altimeter Group, and a bestselling author

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Spark.me! You get to engage with some of the most passionate, interested, and interesting participants and with a terrific speaker community. Spark.me team ensures every aspect of your experience is first class and Montenegro is the perfect backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Denise Lee Yohn

Author of ‘What Great Brands Do’ and ‘FUSION’

It was a great pleasure delivering a keynote on 'Globalizing Montenegro' at Spark.me.

Pankaj Ghemawat

Global Professor of Management and Strategy, Stern School of Business, New York University, and the Anselmo Rubiralta Professor of Global Strategy, IESE Barcelona; one of the world's leading authorities on global strategy

I wasn't paid to speak at Spark.me, but I came home considerably richer. From the conference content; from the wonderful people I met - and from having discovered the hidden treasure that is Montenegro.

Rory Sutherland

Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather UK, and co-founder of #ogilvychange

Spark.me is the SXSW of Southern Europe!

Danica Kombol

CEO of the Everywhere Agency; Founder of the 'Everywhere Society' blogger network

I had an amazing time at Spark.me! Montenegro is a beautiful place with awesome folks.

Marvin Liao

Partner at global Seed VC Firm & Startup Accelerator '500 Startups' based in Silicon Valley

What a great audience at a great location in Montenegro! Thanks for having me.

Mike Massimino

Former NASA astronaut. Professor at Columbia University. TV personality. Senior Advisor for Space Programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. Bestselling author.

Thanks so much to the Spark.me team for inviting me and showing me their beautiful country. I had amazing time speaking at the conference and meeting everyone involved.

Veronica Belmont

Product Manager at Disco, board member at about.me, startup advisor, and an online media personality

Spark.me is not just a top Montenegrin conference, or even a top European conference, it’s without a doubt a world-class event with some of the coolest speakers and the most amazing audience I’ve come across.

Alf Rehn

Management professor and business thinker

Spark.me is becoming a world-known conference. In America, there’s buzz about you. People are hearing about it.

Mark Schaefer

One of the world's foremost social media marketing strategists, and a multiple bestselling author

Best conference of its kind in Europe. A pleasure to speak here, to be among the best in the industry and to connect with so many of our future business leaders.

Gloria Roheim McRae

Amazon.ca bestselling author, and a co-founder of Wedge15

Please have me back, please have me back, please have me back!

Dave Birss

Former Creative Director at OgilvyOne, Poke, and McCann Worldgroup

I had a great time speaking at Spark.me in Montenegro. Lots of great questions. Super impressed with all the smart people here.

Boyd Multerer

Former engineering leader for Xbox. Founded Xbox Live & XNA. Currently researching the future of connected device operating systems.

I was so excited to speak to entrepreneurs and startups at Spark.me. Great crowd, great energy.

Amy Guttman

Journalist and Contributor, Forbes Entrepreneurs

If events were an oasis, then Spark.me would fit the bill perfectly - it's a wonderful off the beaten path gathering of bright and curious minds mixed with fantastic networking complete with the gorgeous backdrop that is Montenegro.

David Armano

Global Strategy Director at Edelman

Lineup of Spark.me is beyond impressive and the only thing more impressive is this beautiful port country! I talk about Spark.me on a regular basis... one of my favorite trips and events!

Brian Fanzo

Digital futurist keynote speaker

I had a really fun time speaking at Spark.me. The atmosphere of the crowd was friendly and inviting, it felt more like a community event than a conference! It was great to connect with the crowd in an authentic way that sparked a conversation.

Brooke Saward

Founder and editor of one of the most popular travel blogs in the world – “World of Wonderlust”

I had a fantastic experience at Spark.me in beautiful Budva, Montenegro. Impeccable organisation! Great to meet many inspiring people, and discover such a fabulous place.

Dhiraj Mukherjee

Co-founder of Shazam, acquired by Apple. Now focused on exploring emerging technologies, helping corporate innovators, and supporting "tech for good" startups.

Spark.me is the centre of gravity for the startup ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe. The quality of content, startups and attendees was impressive as it was informative.

David Raskino

Former Director of Microsoft Ventures

Montenegro is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the Spark.me organizers make sure all of the speakers get to experience what the area has to offer. We spent four days at an beachfront resort, swam in the Bay of Kotor, and went for dinner and drinks in Old Town. I didn't receive a speaker fee, but I met fascinating people (speakers, organizers, and attendees) in my industry, and already hope to go back. If you get the chance to speak at Spark.me, say YES! You'll be happy you did.

Kerry O’Shea Gorgone

Director of Product Strategy, Training at MarketingProfs, and the host of the Marketing Smarts podcast.

Spark.me has what all the best conferences have, inspiration, action, energy, great speakers and a fantastic team behind the scenes making everything look so effortless, but no event I've ever been part of has the spirit of camaraderie, the genuine community and the feeling of connection. I arrived naive, and I left in love.

Sam Conniff

Author of the international best seller “Be More Pirate” and an acclaimed Public Speaker

Spark.me was brilliantly organized. Big 'thanks' to everyone involved. And, if you, professional speaker-friends, ever get invited to Spark.me - do go, it's worth it!

Timo Vuorensola

A filmmaker, musician and an Internet (ab)user hailing from Finland

Like a rare gem, Montenegro is small but sparkles in the Mediterranean off the Adriatic. Wow what a trip. Thank you Spark.me conference for the amazingly warm welcome. Will be back.

Jeremiah Owyang

Disruptive Tech & Corporate Innovation Analyst and Founder of Kaleido Insights & Catalyst Companies

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