SPEAKERS

Marina lakovleva is the creator of the popular YouTube channel and podcast Dating Beyond Borders, which has grown to a global following of over 1 million people and over 200 million views. Through a mix of humor, street interviews and cultural deep dives, her work explores the complexities of dating, relationships, and human connection across cultures.

Her videos have been featured in major media outlets including HuffPost, BuzzFeed, EuroNews, and DailyMail, sparking global conversations about gender roles, dating etiquette, emotional norms, and identity. Marina is also the author of ""Sex Before Coffee: A Guide to Dating in Scandinavia,"" a witty, research-based take on the cold-climate dating culture, and is currently working on her second book, ""Why Cultural Differences May Break Your Relationship"".

She has spoken at international conferences including NomadBase, TravelCon, and Affiliate World on the subject of cultural differences in dating and growing your brand. Outside of YouTube, she continues to grow the ""Dating Beyond Borders"" podcast, where she interviews creators, expats, and experts about love, culture, and communication in the modern world. 

Session: Building a Global Brand: Growing & Thriving Across Multiple Platforms (from 0 to 1M+ followers)

Alex is an avid traveller, and self-confessed aviation geek – to him, flights are not just a means of reaching a destination; they are an essential part of the holiday experience! As a professional pilot, he has spent a numerous hours sitting at the front of aircraft, but always felt like the luxury of the seats just slightly further back - in business or first-class would be out of his reach; this seemed like something only the very rich could afford.

This perspective started to change when he and his wife Zoe were planning their honeymoon, and Alex investigated the potential of using miles or points for a business class flight (and succeeded!). What was meant as only a one-off indulgence has since become a major hobby for him, and he has successfully played the “points game” for many years, travelling worldwide in premium cabins. Speaking for the first time at a Traverse event, Alex will share the tips, tricks and hacks he has learnt, allowing others to jump onboard and experience Luxury for Less.

Session: Luxury for Less - playing the points game for premium flights

Eulanda Shead Osagiede is an award-winning travel journalist, presenter, and brand consultant. As co-founder of Hey! Dip Your Toes In, she helps global brands craft inclusive, story-driven campaigns. With clients like Rémy Cointreau and Brittany Tourism, she bridges culture, content, and community—shaping how brands engage diverse audiences.

Session: Pitch Perfect? Not Anymore: Rethinking Brand Pitches in 2025

Philipp Ammon is an accomplished London-based travel, documentary and portrait photographer. He is passionate about exploring the beauty of our planet and creating stories that seek to connect people to each other and the natural world we inhabit.

His unique experience has earned him the trust to work on exciting global campaigns with clients in the commercial, corporate, editorial and charity/NGO sector. As a result, he has also been invited by industry leading brands to teach at conferences and workshops around the globe.

Session: Copyright and Licensing - Monetising Your Photography (Panel)

Michael Tomas also known as London Viewpoints is a London based timelapse, architecture and travel photographer. His passion for sharing cityscape views of London and his travels lead to working with various brands in the travel, hospitality and tech industries.

Apart from sharing his adventures, Michael often runs workshops where he teaches timelapse and architecture photography.

Session: Copyright and Licensing - Monetising Your Photography (Panel)

Laura works at Holiday Extras, where they specialise in helping travellers enjoy smoother, stress free trips by offering everything from airport parking and hotels to fast track and lounge access. With over three years of experience working with influencers, they’ve built strong relationships across the creator space and are especially proud of developing long term brand partnerships that truly deliver. Passionate about connecting the right creators with the right campaigns, Laura brings energy, insight, and a genuine love for great travel content to every collaboration.

Session: Why You? How to Get Picked by Brands

Sally Bunnell is a full time digital nomad, with 118 countries stamped on her passport. As she traveled the world, she found that her actual experiences were different from what she saw advertised, inspiring Sally to create NaviSavi. A video-only platform backed by TechStars, that showcases authentic, bookable, and licensable UGC video content and experiences.

Prior to NaviSavi, Sally served as a TV & Record Label executive for over 20 years. Her directing and producing prowess have garnered over 1 Billion cumulative YouTube views. She specializes in creating and marketing short-form video content tailored to Millennials, Gen X and Z, as well as influential artists and brands worldwide.

Sally's expertise and impact in the travel industry have earned her recognition as one of Phocuswright's ""2020 Young Industry Leaders in Travel"" on their annual Top 30 List and recently ""Industry Person of the Year"" at the Traverse Creator awards. She is also acknowledged as a TravelTech 'Trailblazer' and is frequently invited to speak on industry panels covering topics such as 'short-form UGC video,' 'how to work from anywhere,' and 'solo female travel.

Session: “The Creator Economy, Reinvented: Meet the New NaviSavi”

Jordan Simons is an adventure travel content creator & YouTuber. He has been to 100+ countries as a digital nomad and describes himself as being 'obsessed with passive income'.

Session: Unconventional Income Streams for Content Creators: Amazon Influencer, TikTok Shop, Crypto Content