MEET OUR TEAM
Since its founding in 2016, Sunrize has dedicated itself to advancing Natural Language experiences through Generative AI. Chatbot Summit serves as a catalyst for education, collaboration and innovation among pioneers in the ecosystem from leading brands, notable academic institutions, major tech companies and fast-growing startups.
Yoav Barel
CEO & Co-Founder
Yoav is the Co-founder and CEO of Chatbot Summit, where he is focused on building the world's leading professional network accelerating Conversational AI. With his extensive experience as a technology executive, strategic advisor, researcher, and investor, Yoav leads the company's strategic direction and growth. As part of his responsibilities, Yoav helps the Chatbot Summit team attract top speakers, oversee the agenda, deepen partner relationships between innovative brands, emerging startups, and global technology leaders, and manage the marketing strategy to ensure the community is brought together. In addition to his role in leading the company, Yoav provides the opening keynote "State of the Bots" speech at the event, sharing his insights and perspectives on the latest trends and developments in the industry. Yoav's vision and leadership have been instrumental in making Chatbot Summit a leading event in the industry and driving the success of the company.
Vika Barel
COO & Co-Founder
Vika is the Co-founder and COO at Chatbot Summit, where she plays a critical role in the company's operations and strategic direction. With her extensive experience in business development and project management, Vika leads the company's growth strategy, oversees its day-to-day operations, and ensures that Chatbot Summit's goals are met. In addition, Vika leads the customer success team, ensuring that Chatbot Summit's partners receive exceptional service and support before, during, and after the event. Her commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to inspire and motivate teams help drive the company's success.
Akio Fukasawa
Business Partner, Chatbot Summit Tokyo
Akio Fukasawa, in his role as Business Partner for Chatbot Summit Tokyo, brings a unique blend of strategic insight and local market expertise to the table. His extensive network and deep understanding of the business environment in Tokyo enable him to forge meaningful partnerships and drive the summit's success in the region. Akio's proficiency in aligning the summit's objectives with the interests of local and international stakeholders ensures a rich, culturally nuanced, and highly engaging event. His dedication to fostering a collaborative atmosphere and his knack for unlocking new opportunities are instrumental in establishing Chatbot Summit Tokyo as a premier platform for innovation and dialogue in the tech community.
Niran Amir
Conversational Track Editor in Chief
Niran is an accomplished and performance-oriented Customer Success professional with experience in account management, sales & marketing, operations and project management. Niran leads our Product & Design Stage.
Erwan Quinat
Director of Partnerships
As the Director of Partnerships at Chatbot Summit, Erwan plays a key role in developing strategic partnerships with innovative brands, emerging startups, and global technology leaders. With his ability to identify synergies and create mutually beneficial opportunities, Erwan helps drive the growth and success of the company. Erwan is an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building win-win relationships. His dedication to building strong and lasting relationships with partners makes him a valuable member of the Chatbot Summit team.
Bridie Castiel
Strategic Social Media Advisor
Bridie is a Digital Communications Team Lead @monday.com and a Strategic Advisor on Communications, Social Media & Influencer Marketing. Bridie helps drive Chatbot Summit's overall social media and communications strategy.
Shani (Adi) Topaz
Graphic Designer and Visual Communications Expert
Shani Topaz is a skilled graphic designer and visual communications expert who plays a key role in Chatbot Summit. As part of her responsibilities, Shani helps drive Chatbot Summit's overall graphical assets and works closely with partners on their visual communications for the event. Her expertise in design and visual storytelling helps ensure that the Summit's message, as well as our partners', is conveyed effectively and creatively to all attendees. Shani's contribution to the event helps make the Chatbot Summit a success, and her expertise is highly valued by the team and partners alike.
Zohar Wiesner
Director of Marketing
Zohar is the Marketing Director at Chatbot Summit, where she oversees the company's marketing strategy and execution. With her extensive experience in marketing and branding, Zohar leads the development and implementation of marketing initiatives that support the company's objectives and strengthen its brand identity. Her deep understanding of the market, combined with her creativity and analytical skills, helps Chatbot Summit reach and engage with its target audience effectively. Zohar's contributions to the team and her commitment to the success of Chatbot Summit are essential to the company's growth and continued success.
Anya Geller
Delegates Experience Manager
Anya Geller, in her role as Delegates Experience Manager for Chatbot Summit, is pivotal in ensuring a seamless, enriching, and memorable experience for all attendees. Her expertise lies in meticulously orchestrating every aspect of the delegate journey, from registration to post-event follow-ups. Anya's keen eye for detail and her commitment to excellence guarantee that each participant's needs are anticipated and met with the highest standard of service. Her innovative approach to enhancing attendee engagement and her ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment foster meaningful connections and discussions, significantly contributing to the overall success and reputation of the Chatbot Summit.
We are always looking for passionate people to join our team, either as remote part time freelancers or full time employees!
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