It’s a pleasure to announce, our current board member and treasurer Ivo Franschitz (EMBA – AT) is the new chairman of LiveCom Alliance. Ivo succeeds our former chairman Jan Kalbfleisch (FWD. – DE).
A few words on behalf of our new chairman:
„After 5,5 years of being part of the board of the LiveCom Alliance, it is both my great pleasure and honour to take over the chairperson position, to lead our unique European live communication network, together with my board colleagues and with its founder & managing director, Maarten Schram.
As a leading pan-European platform, we continue to unite, educate and inspire our industry. By showcasing excellence, by demonstrating relevance and by sharing competence, we are passionate ambassadors for the best of live communication.
Continuing the dedicated work of my predecessor, Jan Kalbfleisch, I believe in the power of live communication, and its potential and force for good. More than ever, it needs a strong and clear European voice, which we together will continue to build.“
Europe’s live sector is at a turning point: internationalisation is growing, along with complexity and support needs.
The results of the European Industry Survey 2025 learn that internationalization emerges as a key growth driver in live communication. Across the European live communication sector, event professionals are eager to expand – but face gaps in knowledge, infrastructure, and support.In order to fill these gaps a follow-up study is needed.
The 2025 edition of the European Industry Survey – conducted by the German R.I.F.E.L. Institute – focuses on internationalisation as both a strategic opportunity and a challenge for the European live communication industry.
