Agenda
One day full of learning, networking, great food, cocktails and music!
The latter, after the last session, of course.
All Sessions
18:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Cocktail Party
Join the team, our speakers and sponsors for some lovely time with some incredible cocktails prepared for you by our partners from Pernod Ricard.
18:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Conference Closing
Boris Hristov & Iva Nachkova
Founders of Presentation Agency 356labs and Present to Succeed Conference
Let's wrap up with a quick overview of our first event in London and talks what's next for Present to Succeed Conference in 2027.
17:40 EEST
SEC / Online
Brains, Stories, and Agents: The Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI
AI is not a tool — it’s a torch. It allows us to see things we couldn’t see before. But first, we need to know where to point it... In his book The Story Engine, Elliott Rayner explains that the timeless science behind every powerful story relies on three elements: logic, emotion, and credibility. AI can amplify creativity, but it can’t replace understanding. When we understand how stories truly work, we turn AI into a creative ally that helps us uncover insights, sharpen narratives, and scale ideas faster than ever before. This keynote bridges neuroscience, storytelling, and AI — showcasing practical tools and innovations that can help humans master the world’s most important skill.
Elliott Rayner
CMO at OWOW agency
17:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Presence, Preparation and Listening:
The Triad of Effective Presentations
Ida Worsøe
Professional Actor & Trainer at Ergo;ego Norway
“As I see it- presenting is always a dialogue, we send and receive signals in everything we do. How we prepare, how we listen to/read the room, how we listen to ourselves, and also how we listen as an audience- is crucial when it comes to the connection between us” This keynote delves into the three essential components of effective presentations: presence, preparation, and listening. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a commanding presence that captivates an audience, the importance of thorough preparation in delivering impactful content, and the art of active listening to engage and connect with listeners. By exploring the interplay between these elements, participants will be equipped to elevate their presentation skills and achieve greater audience impact.
17:00 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
16:30 EEST
SEC / Online
The Story You Tell About Your Presentation – How Mindset Shapes Impact
Hanne Lindbæk
Creative Director at Oslo Business Forum, Actress & Author
When we step on stage, we don’t just tell a story – we are a story. Every presentation is framed by the mindset we bring into it: the inner narrative about ourselves, our audience, and our message. Drawing on insights from Lucid Living’s "Great Story – Overcomer Story – Victim Story" framework, Hanne Lindbæk will explore how leaders and professionals can shift their inner storytelling to create clarity, presence, and genuine impact. Through a mix of theatre, behavioral science, and corporate leadership experience, this session will reveal why the way you think about your presentation matters just as much as the slides you show.
15:55 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Pretty Charts are Not Stories
Nolan Haims
Slide Design & Data Visualization Trainer and PowerPoint MVP
Beautiful data visualizations often fail at the one thing that matters most: telling a story. We’re dazzled by intricate, artistic charts and assume that better design equals better communication. But effective data visualization isn’t about decoration — it’s about clarity and narrative. In this session, you’ll discover how great data designers think about storytelling, learn the principles of graphic design most important to data, and walk away knowing how to craft charts that connect, not just impress. You’ll learn: •The secret to great design revealed by one Hollywood movie poster •Why simplicity beats complexity almost every time •How to make visualizations that are “billboard-worthy”
15:35 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
15:05 EEST
SEC / Online
Perfecting Your Visual Story
Andreas Deigner
Founder of Presentation Agency Pitch Department
What are those little things that you need to check before you consider your slides "ready"? In this session, you will learn the checklist that even professional designers use to make sure their slides are perfected. Ready to see behind the scenes and then use those same techniques for your important talks?
14:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Brain on Story
Kendall Haven
Researcher in the Neural and Cognitive Science of Story, Author and US Government Consultant
While you are faced with a wondrous array of available media and presentation options, one thing always remains the same: the human brain of your target audience that must make sense of, remember, and act on your presentations and messaging. This session will lay out specific, practical, techniques and strategies from the field of story science for you to immediately apply to improve your control over the influence your presentations exert. You’ll learn the simple story elements that control your brain—and then see how to use those elements to your own advantage!
13:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Lunch Break
This year, we are going to the next level when it comes to your lunch. Not only you will be able to get some incredibly delicious food from many more stations than in any other of our events, but you will also have almost 90 minutes to relax and meet some new people. Enjoy your time to the fullest!
12:35 EEST
SEC / Online
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
12:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Telling a Compelling Story and Getting a Buy-in
Rob D. Williams
Strategic Story Producer, Public Speaking Coach and Corporate Trainer
Research shows that facts alone rarely move people to action, yet most business presentations rely entirely on data to persuade. You'll learn a practical process for finding stories that belong in professional settings and make your ideas stick. Walk away with an actionable framework for any business situation and the confidence to use stories in your most critical presentations.
11:45 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
11:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Status Games and Business Storytelling
Will Storr
Business Storytelling Consultant & Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Bestselling author and Internationally acclaimed story guru will introduce you to the science of storytelling, a radical and effective approach which reveals the secrets of effective storytelling through the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience. By knowing how and why storytelling evolved, and how the brain creates the experience of our lives in narrative form, we can all make ourselves more effective storytellers.
10:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Mission Critical Storytelling
TBA
Jeremy Connell-Waite
Chief Storytelling Officer at IBM, LinkedIn Top Voice
10:25 EEST
SEC / Online
Conference Intro & MC Annoncement
Boris Hristov & Iva Nachkova
Founders of Presentation Agency 356labs and Present to Succeed Conference
Dan Le Man
Host, Performer, Entrepreneur and Pitch Coach
Let's start by introducing you to the event and what you can expect throughout the day.
8:45 EEST
SEC lobby
Registration + Coffee
In-person attendees can register while enjoying a warm cup of coffee inside the Sofia Event Center lobby. Online attendees - use the time to join the platform and look around its features.
Sessions
+ Kendall Haven
18:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Cocktail Party
Join the team, our speakers and sponsors for some lovely time with some incredible cocktails prepared for you by our partners from Pernod Ricard.
18:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Conference Closing
Boris Hristov & Iva Nachkova
Founders of Presentation Agency 356labs and Present to Succeed Conference
Let's wrap up with a quick overview of our first event in London and talks what's next for Present to Succeed Conference in 2027.
17:40 EEST
SEC / Online
Brains, Stories, and Agents: The Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI
AI is not a tool — it’s a torch. It allows us to see things we couldn’t see before. But first, we need to know where to point it... In his book The Story Engine, Elliott Rayner explains that the timeless science behind every powerful story relies on three elements: logic, emotion, and credibility. AI can amplify creativity, but it can’t replace understanding. When we understand how stories truly work, we turn AI into a creative ally that helps us uncover insights, sharpen narratives, and scale ideas faster than ever before. This keynote bridges neuroscience, storytelling, and AI — showcasing practical tools and innovations that can help humans master the world’s most important skill.
Elliott Rayner
CMO at OWOW agency
17:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Presence, Preparation and Listening:
The Triad of Effective Presentations
Ida Worsøe
Professional Actor & Trainer at Ergo;ego Norway
“As I see it- presenting is always a dialogue, we send and receive signals in everything we do. How we prepare, how we listen to/read the room, how we listen to ourselves, and also how we listen as an audience- is crucial when it comes to the connection between us” This keynote delves into the three essential components of effective presentations: presence, preparation, and listening. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a commanding presence that captivates an audience, the importance of thorough preparation in delivering impactful content, and the art of active listening to engage and connect with listeners. By exploring the interplay between these elements, participants will be equipped to elevate their presentation skills and achieve greater audience impact.
17:00 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
16:30 EEST
SEC / Online
The Story You Tell About Your Presentation – How Mindset Shapes Impact
Hanne Lindbæk
Creative Director at Oslo Business Forum, Actress & Author
When we step on stage, we don’t just tell a story – we are a story. Every presentation is framed by the mindset we bring into it: the inner narrative about ourselves, our audience, and our message. Drawing on insights from Lucid Living’s "Great Story – Overcomer Story – Victim Story" framework, Hanne Lindbæk will explore how leaders and professionals can shift their inner storytelling to create clarity, presence, and genuine impact. Through a mix of theatre, behavioral science, and corporate leadership experience, this session will reveal why the way you think about your presentation matters just as much as the slides you show.
15:55 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Pretty Charts are Not Stories
Nolan Haims
Slide Design & Data Visualization Trainer and PowerPoint MVP
Beautiful data visualizations often fail at the one thing that matters most: telling a story. We’re dazzled by intricate, artistic charts and assume that better design equals better communication. But effective data visualization isn’t about decoration — it’s about clarity and narrative. In this session, you’ll discover how great data designers think about storytelling, learn the principles of graphic design most important to data, and walk away knowing how to craft charts that connect, not just impress. You’ll learn: •The secret to great design revealed by one Hollywood movie poster •Why simplicity beats complexity almost every time •How to make visualizations that are “billboard-worthy”
15:35 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
15:05 EEST
SEC / Online
Perfecting Your Visual Story
Andreas Deigner
Founder of Presentation Agency Pitch Department
What are those little things that you need to check before you consider your slides "ready"? In this session, you will learn the checklist that even professional designers use to make sure their slides are perfected. Ready to see behind the scenes and then use those same techniques for your important talks?
14:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Brain on Story
Kendall Haven
Researcher in the Neural and Cognitive Science of Story, Author and US Government Consultant
While you are faced with a wondrous array of available media and presentation options, one thing always remains the same: the human brain of your target audience that must make sense of, remember, and act on your presentations and messaging. This session will lay out specific, practical, techniques and strategies from the field of story science for you to immediately apply to improve your control over the influence your presentations exert. You’ll learn the simple story elements that control your brain—and then see how to use those elements to your own advantage!
13:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Lunch Break
This year, we are going to the next level when it comes to your lunch. Not only you will be able to get some incredibly delicious food from many more stations than in any other of our events, but you will also have almost 90 minutes to relax and meet some new people. Enjoy your time to the fullest!
12:35 EEST
SEC / Online
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
9:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Brain on Story
Kendall Haven
Researcher in the Neural and Cognitive Science of Story, Author and US Government Consultant
You are one of the 40 people that has a ticket for the masterclass with Kendall? Get ready for a very special experience that will change the way you see storytelling forever. Learn more about Mr. Haven has prepared for you on the Masterclasses page.
8:45 EEST
SEC lobby
Registration + Coffee
In-person attendees can register while enjoying a warm cup of coffee inside the Sofia Event Center lobby. Online attendees - use the time to join the platform and look around its features.
Sessions
+ Will Storr
18:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Cocktail Party
Join the team, our speakers and sponsors for some lovely time with some incredible cocktails prepared for you by our partners from Pernod Ricard.
18:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Conference Closing
Boris Hristov & Iva Nachkova
Founders of Presentation Agency 356labs and Present to Succeed Conference
Let's wrap up with a quick overview of our first event in London and talks what's next for Present to Succeed Conference in 2027.
15:05 EEST
SEC / Online
Business Storytelling with Will Storr (3 hours)
Will Storr
Business Storytelling Consultant & Sunday Times Bestselling Author
You are one of the 40 people that has a ticket for the masterclass with Will? Get ready for a very special experience that you won't be able to find anywhere else in Europe. Learn more about it and what he will teach you on the Masterclasses page.
14:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Your Brain on Story
Kendall Haven
Researcher in the Neural and Cognitive Science of Story, Author and US Government Consultant
While you are faced with a wondrous array of available media and presentation options, one thing always remains the same: the human brain of your target audience that must make sense of, remember, and act on your presentations and messaging. This session will lay out specific, practical, techniques and strategies from the field of story science for you to immediately apply to improve your control over the influence your presentations exert. You’ll learn the simple story elements that control your brain—and then see how to use those elements to your own advantage!
13:05 EEST
SEC lobby
Lunch Break
This year, we are going to the next level when it comes to your lunch. Not only you will be able to get some incredibly delicious food from many more stations than in any other of our events, but you will also have almost 90 minutes to relax and meet some new people. Enjoy your time to the fullest!
12:35 EEST
SEC / Online
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
12:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Telling a Compelling Story and Getting a Buy-in
Rob D. Williams
Strategic Story Producer, Public Speaking Coach and Corporate Trainer
Research shows that facts alone rarely move people to action, yet most business presentations rely entirely on data to persuade. You'll learn a practical process for finding stories that belong in professional settings and make your ideas stick. Walk away with an actionable framework for any business situation and the confidence to use stories in your most critical presentations.
11:45 EEST
SEC lobby
Coffee Break
Reload, refresh, network and get ready for what's coming. Or just grab a cup of coffee. Up to you.
11:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Status Games and Business Storytelling
Will Storr
Business Storytelling Consultant & Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Bestselling author and Internationally acclaimed story guru will introduce you to the science of storytelling, a radical and effective approach which reveals the secrets of effective storytelling through the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience. By knowing how and why storytelling evolved, and how the brain creates the experience of our lives in narrative form, we can all make ourselves more effective storytellers.
10:30 EEST
SEC / Online
Mission Critical Storytelling
TBA
Jeremy Connell-Waite
Chief Storytelling Officer at IBM, LinkedIn Top Voice
10:25 EEST
SEC / Online
Conference Intro & MC Annoncement
Boris Hristov & Iva Nachkova
Founders of Presentation Agency 356labs and Present to Succeed Conference
Dan Le Man
Host, Performer, Entrepreneur and Pitch Coach
Let's start by introducing you to the event and what you can expect throughout the day.
8:45 EEST
SEC lobby
Registration + Coffee
In-person attendees can register while enjoying a warm cup of coffee inside the Sofia Event Center lobby. Online attendees - use the time to join the platform and look around its features.
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