Speakers
Explore our profiles of keynote speakers and experts for workshops and seminars on place branding, place marketing, economic development and public diplomacy.
Fernando Prado Abuín: Country Reputation Expert
Meet Fernando Prado Abuín, Managing Partner at Reputation Lab, a globally recognised expert in reputation and brand management.
Michael Persson Gripkow: Strategist & Place Branding Advisor
Meet Michael Persson Gripkow: place branding strategist, keynote speaker, and advisor on destination strategy, nation branding, identity.
Hjörtur Smárason: Strategic Advisor and Communications Expert
Meet Hjörtur Smárason, strategic advisor, speaker and expert in place branding, sustainable tourism development, crisis communication.
David Downs: Shaping New Zealand’s Story
Meet David Downs, highly experienced professional currently in charge of New Zealand Story Group. Explore his background and speaker profile.
Natasha Grand Norman: Place Identity Specialist
Explore Natasha Grand Norman's impact on place branding, regions and identity - as a speaker and through INSTID, the Institute for Identity.
Simon Anholt: Policy Advisor, Author, Speaker
Meet Simon Anholt, the founder of Anholt & Co and a leading researcher, advisor and speaker on nation brands, national image and the "good country equation".