Conventa Crossover is an annual festival that brings together creative minds to share knowledge and experiences. It is also the stage for EBEA by Conventa, an award competition for the best events in Europe. We spoke to partners of the event, who shared why they continue supporting the event. Ivo J. Franschitz explained why the competition has grown into a dynamic business events showcase of the region. 

Q1: What motivates you to support Conventa Crossover and the CBEA competition year after year, and what value does this partnership bring to your organisation?

It’s the right platform and event format in our business events industry to build networks, improve competencies & skills, and move our sector forward.

Q2: Conventa has built its reputation on collaboration. How does being a strategic partner strengthen your brand’s network and business opportunities?

When a collaboration creates a win-win situation, it is an excellent opportunity to drive our brand and business potential.

Q3: What elements of Conventa Crossover do you consider most unique compared to other international events?

It is the right scope & scale for our people-to-people business.

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Photo: Marko Delbello Ocepek

“Conventa Crossover is the best practice for what our business events & live communication industry stands for.”

Q4: The 2025 edition used the motto No More Boring Meetings. In your view, how could this approach shape the wider meetings and events industry?

It reminds us that only through constant innovation and transformation, our live communication business will be successful.

Q5: In your opinion, what impact do Conventa Crossover and the CBEA competition have on positioning Central and South-East Europe in the global events market?

Throughout the years of Conventa Crossover and CBEA, it has created a very impressive and dynamic business events showcase for that region.

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Photo: Marko Delbello Ocepek

“Throughout the years of Conventa X and CBEA, it has created a very impressive and dynamic business events showcase for that region.”

Q6: Sustainability is one of the core values of the Conventa brand. How does this align with your company’s strategy and actions?

Sustainability in its 360° approach has become one key element and criterion in our sector, and accordingly, it constantly drives strategies and actions.

Q7: What trends in the meetings and events industry are you most excited about, and how is Conventa Crossover helping you explore them?

The future generations’ involvement and engagement in our sector has become a driver for new ideas and directions. Conventa X has been both an initiator and supporter throughout the years.

Q8: As a partner, what has been your most memorable Conventa Crossover moment thus far?

Over the years, there have been too many to count. Bottom line, it is the perfect place to network.

Q9: Looking ahead, what further steps should Conventa Crossover take to stay relevant?

Stay curious and open-minded.

Q10: If you were to describe Conventa Crossover in three words to an international colleague who has never attended, which words would you choose?

Conventa Crossover is the best practice for what our business events & live communication industry stands for. It’s all about listening, learning, and sharing.


Discover more about ENITED, one of the event partners, here

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