Agenda
One day full of learning, networking, great food, cocktails and music! The latter, after the last session, of course.
All Sessions
17:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Thrive, Don't Just Survive: What if your worst audience is inside you?
Ida Worsøe & Hanne Lindbæk
Professional Actor & Trainer at Ergo;ego Norway
Creative Director at Oslo Business Forum, Actress & Author
You’ve survived enough. presentations. It’s time to thrive. Hanne Lindbæk and Ida Holten Worsøe combine cutting-edge psychology with real stage craft to explore the story you tell yourself before you speak — and how changing that story changes everything.
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 Vidas.
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, prepare you for the cocktail but also tell you what's next for our event in London on November 12.
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
Perfecting Your Visual Story
Yuliia Chumak
Art Director at Reprezent Presentation Design Company
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?
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 means better communication. But effective data visualization isn't about decoration — it's about clarity and narrative. Throughout history, the charts that truly succeeded were the ones that told clear, unmistakable stories and drove real change. In this session, you'll discover how great data designers build visual stories using the principles of graphic design, and why simplicity almost always beats complexity. You'll walk away knowing how to craft a "one-second chart" — a visualization that connects instantly rather than merely impressing — so your data communicates, and doesn't just decorate.
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
Lessons From My 12-Year-Old Self: Good Ideas Deserve to Be Seen
Kelsey Wu
Strategic Projects, Gamma
Most of us have had a brilliant idea that got lost in a bad presentation. The gap between what's vivid in your head and what ends up on the slide is one of the most frustrating — and now, thankfully, most fixable — problems in professional life. Kelsey has been obsessed with getting ideas into the world since she built a 15K Instagram following in middle school, long before she knew visual communication would become part of her her career. Today, she works at Gamma — the AI presentation platform used by 100 million people globally to turn ideas into stunning, brand-ready presentations in minutes. In this session, she will share personal lessons on making ideas land, a live demo of AI-powered brand-ready presentations, and practical ideas for making AI adoption feel less daunting for the people around you.
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
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
12:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Telling a Compelling Story and Getting a Buy-in
Rob D. Willis
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
This session is focused on the "Truth in Ten" rule, teaching you how to deliver high-stakes, persuasive narratives in under ten minutes. By applying the "4 Words" (Brevity, Levity, Clarity, and Charity), you will learn to strip away technical complexity to find the emotional heart of your message. The session introduces a structural "5 Lines" framework—Headline, Outline, Frontline, Sideline, and Bottom Line—to ensure every presentation is both logically sound and narratively compelling. Ultimately, it bridges the gap between complex data and executive action by turning information into a story that sticks.
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 Vidas.
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, prepare you for the cocktail but also tell you what's next for our event in London on November 12.
17:15 EEST
SEC / Online
Thrive, Don't Just Survive: What if your worst audience is inside you?
Ida Worsøe & Hanne Lindbæk
Professional Actor & Trainer at Ergo;ego Norway
Creative Director at Oslo Business Forum, Actress & Author
“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
Perfecting Your Visual Story
Yuliia Chumak
Art Director at Reprezent Presentation Design Company
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?
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 means better communication. But effective data visualization isn't about decoration — it's about clarity and narrative. Throughout history, the charts that truly succeeded were the ones that told clear, unmistakable stories and drove real change. In this session, you'll discover how great data designers build visual stories using the principles of graphic design, and why simplicity almost always beats complexity. You'll walk away knowing how to craft a "one-second chart" — a visualization that connects instantly rather than merely impressing — so your data communicates, and doesn't just decorate.
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
Lessons From My 12-Year-Old Self: Good Ideas Deserve to Be Seen
Kelsey Wu
Strategic Projects, Gamma
Most of us have had a brilliant idea that got lost in a bad presentation. The gap between what's vivid in your head and what ends up on the slide is one of the most frustrating — and now, thankfully, most fixable — problems in professional life. Kelsey has been obsessed with getting ideas into the world since she built a 15K Instagram following in middle school, long before she knew visual communication would become part of her her career. Today, she works at Gamma — the AI presentation platform used by 100 million people globally to turn ideas into stunning, brand-ready presentations in minutes. In this session, she will share personal lessons on making ideas land, a live demo of AI-powered brand-ready presentations, and practical ideas for making AI adoption feel less daunting for the people around you.
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
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
9:30 EEST
SEC
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 Vidas.
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, prepare you for the cocktail but also tell you what's next for our event in London on November 12.
15:05 EEST
SEC
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
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
12:00 EEST
SEC / Online
Telling a Compelling Story and Getting a Buy-in
Rob D. Willis
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
This session is focused on the "Truth in Ten" rule, teaching you how to deliver high-stakes, persuasive narratives in under ten minutes. By applying the "4 Words" (Brevity, Levity, Clarity, and Charity), you will learn to strip away technical complexity to find the emotional heart of your message. The session introduces a structural "5 Lines" framework—Headline, Outline, Frontline, Sideline, and Bottom Line—to ensure every presentation is both logically sound and narratively compelling. Ultimately, it bridges the gap between complex data and executive action by turning information into a story that sticks.
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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