The event brought together 300 employees from around the globe, representing locations such as Switzerland, Bulgaria, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey, Israel, Germany, Colombia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and more. The event highlighted Kenes Group’s legacy of excellence, innovation, and collaboration over six decades.
This milestone event was made possible through the valued partnership with the Vienna Convention Bureau, underscoring the importance of strong alliances in delivering exceptional experiences. The project was led by Vice President of Business Development Avital Rosen–Topel, who has been part of Kenes Group since 1991.
The Kenes Leadership Summit 2025: Shaping the Future
From January 13 to 14, Kenes Group hosted its annual Kenes Leadership Summit 2025, a traditional gathering of the management board and key partners, including Interplan, Kenes M+, derCampus, and Kenes Asia. The Summit, which fosters collaboration and innovation across the organisation, covered various critical topics shaping the company’s strategic direction.
“The Kenes Leadership Summit is a vital platform for aligning our strategies and fostering collaboration among our partners. These sessions allow us to innovate, address challenges, and ensure that we continue to lead in the meetings and congress industry.”
– Ori Lahav, CEO
A Legacy of Impact
On January 14, Kenes Group leaders welcomed the global team in Vienna for a networking evening at the Austria Center Vienna.
In his speech during the event, Executive Chairman & Chief Vision Officer Dan Rivlin, also the son of Kenes Group Founder Gideon Rivlin (1932 – 2020), highlighted how relationships and human talent have been and continue to be the cornerstone of Kenes Group’s success:
“We believe in the ability to make a change in the world, we believe in people, and that is part of what brings us forward. It is one of those values that is embedded in our DNA. The family feeling and the bonding were carved by hours and hours of hard work. Think about it – it’s not natural. We have different cultures here from different offices, we are not sitting together, and we still build, through hard work and despite current challenges, friendships that were created while striving towards a common goal. This is what the special spirit is all about.”
“Congratulations to Kenes Group on 60 remarkable years of excellence and innovation in the meetings industry! We are truly honoured that Vienna was selected as the venue to celebrate this incredible milestone. Over the years, the Vienna Convention Bureau has not only built a strong and valued partnership with Kenes Group but also fostered many lasting personal connections with your outstanding team. Your contributions have profoundly shaped the global meetings and congress industry, playing a significant role in establishing Vienna as a leading meeting destination!”
– Anita Paic, Director of the Vienna Convention Bureau
The All-Hands Educational Session: From Virtual to In-Person
On January 15, Kenes Group held its global All Hands Meeting in person for the first time in years, at the Vienna Imperial Riding School, Hotel, a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
Traditionally conducted virtually to accommodate the company’s international team, the special in-person session created a unique opportunity for face-to-face connection and collaboration. This open dialogue emphasised transparency and reinforced the company’s commitment to fostering engagement across all levels.
The evening was further enriched by a corporate social responsibility activity, which resulted in 250 bags of personal care items being donated to Caritas Austria, an NGO that distributes them to people living in homelessness.
