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BEA WORLD 2026: CHRISTIAN HEUBNER (VOLKSWAGEN) APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATE JURY. LAST TWO WEEKS TO ENTER EVENTS WITH THE EARLY BIRD PROMOTION AND PURCHASE DELEGATE PASSES AT THE SUPER EARLY BIRD RATE
The manager will lead an international panel of corporate brand marketers in selecting the year’s best events. Until July 31st, attendees can save €300 off the standard price for a delegate pass and benefit from a discounted rate on event submissions for the Best Event Awards, taking place on November 26 and 27 in Venice as part of Live Communication Week.
The Best Event Awards World 2026—ADC Group’s prestigious international awards celebrating excellence in global live communication—enter the heart of their campaign with the appointment of Christian Heubner, Director Experience Communications at Volkswagen, as President of the Corporate Jury for an edition held for the first time in the captivating setting of Venice, within Live Communication Week (scheduled from November 24 to 27).
Since joining the Volkswagen Group’s Communication department in 2008, Heubner has held key managerial roles, including Head of Volkswagen Sports Communication, Head of International Steering, and Head of Product Communications at ŠKODA Auto.
As Jury President, he will lead a prestigious panel of corporate brand marketers from around the globe to evaluate and crown the year’s top events.
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This year’s event creative direction is signed by Next Group, winner of Bea Italia 2025, which will accompany the festival with the concept “Live is BEAutiful”—an invitation to celebrate the power of live events as a driver of innovation, creativity, and human connection.
Live Communication Week will be a true marathon dedicated to events: November 24 and 25 will host the 23rd edition of Bea Italia, followed on November 26 and 27 by the 21st edition of Bea World, the award honoring the best live communication events and projects internationally.
For the Best Event Awards World 2026, the Early Bird rate is available until July 31st, allowing agencies and brands to submit their projects under particularly advantageous terms.
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The same date marks the deadline for the Super Early Bird promotion on Delegate Passes, offering a €300 discount off the standard rate.
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The festival represents an unmissable gathering for agencies, brands, and industry professionals, offering the opportunity to pitch projects live in front of a prestigious international jury of corporate event managers, discuss live communication trends, and expand global networks.
Key Deadlines to Remember:
- July 31, 2026: Deadline for the Early Bird promotion for Best Event Awards World submissions and the Super Early Bird rate for Delegate Passes.
- September 30, 2026: Final entry deadline for the Awards.
- November 24–27, 2026: Live Communication Week in Venice.
- November 26–27, 2026: Bea World Festival 2026.
To consult the competition rules, enter events, or purchase a Delegate Pass, visit the official website: www.beaworldfestival.com.
For Commercial Information:
Barbara Rosselli – Bea World Festival Business Developer
barbara.rosselli@adcgroup.it – Tel. +39 333 6409496
For Entry Information:
Ilaria Scapolo
ilaria.scapolo@adcgroup.it – Tel. +39 348 9263816