Speakers
Introducing our esteemed line up of speakers who will be joining us for the conference. Each speaker will share their insights and experience, offering valuable knowledge and strategies to help you succeed. In addition you will hear from the Tixly team during workshops and individual sessions.
Jocelyn Burnham
Ai for Culture
Jocelyn Burnham is a leading AI consultant, trainer, and speaker specializing in creative AI innovation. She has worked with prominent organizations like Arts Council England and Tate, and spoken at conferences on AI's cross-sector applications.
Her expertise spans applying AI creatively across various industries.
Sophie Garzon-Lapierre
Easy-connect
Sophie Garzon-Lapierre leads Business Development & Marketing at easy-connect, a Vienna-based tech company. She works with top performing arts institutions like the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera, leveraging NextGen apps to enhance audience engagement and digital strategies. Her focus includes personalized communication, social features, and young audience programs.
Martin Gammeltoft
Activity Stream
Martin Gammeltoft is the EVP of Business Development at Activity Stream, a software company providing a range of tools and services to the live entertainment industry. Martin has played a key role in shaping how live entertainment businesses use insights to drive growth and build stronger connections with their audiences.
David Taylor
Arts entrepreneur, consultant, and author
David Taylor is an arts entrepreneur, consultant, and author specialising in digital innovation in classical music. Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, he has worked with arts organisations across the UK, Europe, and the US to modernise engagement strategies. As the founder of Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, he led the world’s first fully digital youth orchestra. He is also the author of The Future of Classical Music and a sought-after speaker on arts entrepreneurship and industry innovation.
Hrefna Sif Jónsdóttir
Tixly
Hrefna Sif Jónsdóttir is Tixly’s Managing Director. She has been with Tixly since 2017, starting as General Manager at a time when Tixly was just beginning to branch out internationally. She has been instrumental in the company’s international growth, now leading as Managing Director.
Previously, she managed the box office at Harpa, Reykjavík’s renowned venue and one of Tixly’s clients.
Sigrún Arna Sigurðardóttir
Tixly
Sigrún Arna Sigurðardóttir is Tixly’s Product & Engineering Director. She joined Tixly in 2023, having worked at other software companies as a Product Manager and Solutions Architect. She is responsible for orchestrating Tixly’s development and has since joining Tixly expanded the development team, structuring our development procedures and workflows to maintain high-quality output for Tixly’s clients.