Digital Leadership Forum 2026

Anna Juen
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (Austria)

AI Product Owner | Marketing Technology

What drives me is the question of how AI can truly empower people in marketing. We want to build a department where AI becomes a natural part of how we work, how we communicate, and how we show up as a brand. And beyond our team, I believe every person in this company deserves the knowledge and confidence to make AI work for them in their daily lives.

Antonina Shelepova
Schneider Electriс (Hungary)

Global Communications manager Global Supply Chain, Europe

What excites me most about my role is the chance to shape impactful communication strategies that connect with diverse audiences. I love transforming complex ideas into engaging messages and fostering employee engagement through dynamic events. Seeing the tangible results of my efforts energizes me every day!

Bartosz Filipczak
The HEINEKEN Company (Poland)

Product Owner Digital Workplace

Björn Röhn
ENERGY (Deutschland) (Germany)

National Head of Online & Social Media

I love being part of something that brings joy and entertainment to people wherever they are. Transforming a traditional medium like radio for today's digitally connected world is a significant challenge, and one that makes my work both rewarding and exciting.

Christiane Bubenheim
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) - Germany (Germany)

Senior Social Media & Content Manager

Corina Hummel
Leadec (Germany)

Manager Global Communications

Elisabeth Schwab
PALFINGER AG (Austria)

Head of Data & Analytics

Erik Hartman
Advatera (Netherlands)

Moderator

The atmosphere is always great. It’s an event I always look forward to and as a moderator a learn a LOT from the people who join the event. Helping people to speak out and connect is very rewarding as a moderator.

Felicitas Kilga
Swiss Life Select Österreich (Austria)

Head of Digital Apps & It Operations CEE

My passion lies in combining strategy, technology and customer focus – from CRM rollouts and agile product development to creating seamless customer journeys. What drives me is designing solutions that are strategic, practical and digitally enabled, always with the goal of empowering people, strengthening customer relationships, and generating real business impact.

Gabi Wüstenberg
Advatera (Germany)

Moderatorin

Lucia Čorbová
Slovnaft (Slovakia)

Internal & External Communication Specialist

To me, communication is more than a profession — it’s a true passion. I see it as a creative space to generate real impact. What excites me most are projects where I can strategically integrate different tools and approaches to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Mané Grigoryan
UNISIL (Hungary)

Head of Strategic Communications

Marie Gonzalez
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

From the organisation to the speaker inputs and get together times, the conference is a very rich learning space. The following quote catches her attention: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Oliver Cleven
VERKEHRSBUERO (Austria)

Head of Brands & Creative

Peter Erni
Brain & Heart Communication (Switzerland)

CEO, Author and Lecturer

Peter Erni is an entrepreneur and expert in strategic content and social media marketing. He teaches at HWZ, ZHAW, BFH, and HSLU and has published recently a case study on Reception Marketing in Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler.

Rebecca Struijs
(Netherlands)

Moderator

Teresa Karan
Austrian National Tourist Office (Austria)

Head of Technical Systems and Channel Development

Teresa works in the innovation department at the Austrian National Tourist Office. As an expert in digital transformation, she drives the development and implementation of numerous AI projects. Her work focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to shape the future of Austria’s tourism sector in a forward-looking and sustainable way.

Ulyana Biasedzina
Oikocredit (Netherlands)

Corporate Communications Specialist

Vivian Lee-Lauss
Lee-Lauss Publishing (Germany)

Founder, Author, and Speaker

Volker Grünauer
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

Volker Grünauer is a European conference chair, speaker, and founder of Advatera. He helps communications, digital, and marketing teams understand and apply AI in a practical and responsible way. As a lecturer and workshop facilitator, he combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience in digital workplace, intranet, and transformation topics.

Zina Hanesová
O2 Slovakia (Slovakia)

HR Business Partner

What excites me most about my role as an HR Business Partner is the opportunity to truly influence both people and business outcomes. I enjoy being a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them navigate change, build strong teams, and create a culture where people thrive and deliver their best.