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Colja Dams, Co-CEO of VOK DAMS worldwide, has been ranked No. 1 in the international Top 100 Event Agency Leaders 2026 ranking. For the award, KONGRES Magazine and the UNICORN Awards evaluated 819 agencies across 41 European markets.

With a Power Index score of 99.04 out of 100, Dams achieved the highest rating among all participants. The recognition highlights two developments that have shaped the event industry over many years: the growth of VOK DAMS into one of the world’s leading event and live marketing agencies, and Colja Dams’ role as one of the key driving forces behind the strategic evolution of events and live marketing in Europe.

In their profile, the publishers describe Dams as an “Experience Marketing Pioneer.” They emphasise his leadership in European and global live marketing, his long-standing impact on the industry, his contributions to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable event management, as well as his role in the international development of VOK DAMS.

“I am truly honoured by this recognition. To me, it is above all a reflection of what we have built together at VOK DAMS over many years. Our ambition has always been to approach live marketing strategically, embrace innovation at an early stage, and translate it into measurable impact for our clients. Seeing this journey recognised at the European level means a great deal to me,” said Colja Dams, Co-CEO, VOK DAMS worldwide.

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For Colja Dams, the success of an event is ultimately defined by its impact – for brands, businesses, and people. This principle has shaped the development of VOK DAMS as much as it has influenced the evolution of live marketing itself. The agency views live marketing as a strategic tool for brand communication and actively contributes to the ongoing development of the discipline. VOK DAMS combines strategic consulting, creative excellence, technological innovation, and data-driven insights to create experiences that not only inspire audiences but also deliver measurable results. Impact and measurable outcomes are considered just as important as creative ideas and outstanding execution.

Today, VOK DAMS is driving the next stage of data-driven live marketing. Through its Digital Doppelgänger approach, the agency simulates, analyses, and optimises the impact of events before they take place.


Discover more about VOK DAMS here

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