VERONICA LIEBL
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ARS ELECTRONICA
Veronika Liebl is Managing Director of the Festival, Prix, and Exhibitions division at Ars Electronica, where she oversees the organisation’s internationally renowned festival, exhibition activities, and award programmes at the intersection of art, technology, science, and society.
She studied Business Administration at Johannes Kepler University Linz, with study periods at Harvard University (USA) and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), specialising in marketing, non-profit management, and innovation. Since joining Ars Electronica in 2011, she has led numerous international and European collaborations, developing interdisciplinary programmes together with partners from the arts, science, industry, and public sector.
Beyond her role at Ars Electronica, she serves on the Executive Board of Linz UNESCO City of Media Arts, contributed to Linz’ Cultural Development Plan and is regularly invited to contribute as a speaker, jury member, and advisor to international initiatives in culture, research, innovation, and design.
DAVID NOUAILLE
CHIEF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
PUY DU FOU
David Nouaille developed very early on his conviction that the arts and culture are powerful vehicles for transmission and universal emotions. This calling would never leave him.
Once graduated from a grande école of business, he joined Puy du Fou where he would shape the sales, marketing and communications teams for more than twenty years, helping to bring this artistic adventure to prominence in France, and then throughout the world.
In 2018, he moved to Spain for the launch of Puy du Fou España as Deputy CEO. Today, he continues to support this adventure as Chief International Development Manager, steering the strategy for the creation of the group’s future parks and shows around the world.
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BEYOND 2026
OUR THIRD YEAR IN GREATER MANCHESTER
BEYOND Conference 2026 takes place in Greater Manchester for its third consecutive year, reinforcing the region’s position as a leading hub for creative innovation and technology. Taking place at MediaCity from November 23-25, BEYOND’s return signals both the continued success of the conference and the strength of its partnerships across Greater Manchester’s cultural, civic and business communities.
BEYOND has grown into a key moment in the UK’s creative technology calendar, attracting international speakers, industry leaders, investors and emerging talent to explore the future of immersive experiences, AI, digital storytelling, performance, screen and innovation. Don’t miss out!
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