Boris Jebsen

Founder

boris@droidcon.com

Born in 1968, Boris made his first steps into programming on a ZX81 followed by a C64, an Amiga and an IBM compatible 286AT and 386SX. After finishing highschool and military duty, Boris studied macroeconomics and founded his first company. In 2009 the first droidcon was born and in 2011 Boris founded a gaming studio in Munich. Since 2013 he lives in Berlin. Most recently Mobile Seasons GmbH engaged in a joint venture with Messe Berlin. 

Katja Gross

CEO

k.gross@droidcon.com

Katja has strong operational and tactical experience in developing, managing and running mainly b2b trade shows and conferences. Including strategic planning, marketing, sales, operations and controlling. Throughout her career she has been responsible for partner acquisition, contract negotiations and integration of external suppliers into work flows.

Greg Fawson

Chief Innovation Officer

g.fawson@droidcon.com

Before joining the droidconHQ team, Greg spearheaded the launch of SAAS solutions based on machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and deep-learning technologies. Greg has spent almost two decades as a tech entrepreneurf, technology analyst, market researcher and technology consultant. For over 16 years Greg produced groundbreaking technical events in the areas of semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, digital home technologies and streaming media services. Greg holds an MSc. in Technology and Innovation Management from the Brandenburg Technical University and the University of Applied Sciences in Brandenburg.

Emiliano Frau

Corporate Partner Manager

e.frau@droidcon.com

Passion driven professional and startup enthusiast. International background with professional experience in Italy, Spain and Germany. Fluency in 4 languages. Experience in new markets opening. Main interests: business development, languages, technology, digitalisation, venture development, expansion in new markets, growth strategy, sales. Emiliano is responsible for existing corporate partner management, global corporate partner acquisition and full sales cycle management.

Uli Quasebarth

Communications Manager

uli@droidcon.com

Jan Bartholomae

droidcon Berlin Lead / Partner Relations Manager

j.bartholomae@droidcon.com

Jan has been working in the B2B event business for almost 20 years. Bringing people together is his passion. At Messe Berlin, he was responsible for the planning and execution of various fairs. Prior to droidcon Global, Jan spent 7 years at the largest consumer electronics fair, the IFA. There he was responsible for IFA NEXT - the innovation department of the IFA. Technology driven startups were his focus. From 2014 - 2017 he set up the startup area at IFA Next. Technology and innovation are the engine of its activity.

Jana Hille

Project Manager

j.hille@droidcon.com

Carla Paul

Project Manager

c.paul@droidcon.com

Natalia Larina

droidcon NYC/SF Event Manager

natalia@droidcon.com

With a background in international law, Natalia decided early on in her career that she had the soul of a true traveler, and enjoyed bringing people together. So thus the Event Manager was born! In seven different countries, Natalia managed events ranging from Paris Fashion Week to official government events. She is currently living in New York with her husband and cat.