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15th Global Executive Assistant Summit

  • 27th – 28th November 2025
  • Austria flag Austria Vienna

Step into a world of professional excellence at Vonlanthen’s 15th Global Executive Assistant Summit, held in Vienna, Austria, on November 27-28, 2025. As we celebrate this milestone event, we invite you to join us for two days of empowerment, networking, and growth.

This year, we’re adding a festive twist! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with our exclusive Christmas celebration, where Vienna’s renowned Christmas markets will be in full swing. Enjoy the magic of the season with opportunities for festive networking, delightful giveaways, and a chance to win exciting gifts. Let’s celebrate professional excellence and the joy of the holidays together!

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About the 15th Global Executive Assistant Summit 

 Step into a world of professional excellence and holiday magic at Vonlanthen’s 15th Global Executive Assistant Summit, taking place in the enchanting city of Vienna, Austria, on November 27-28, 2025. This milestone event promises two incredible days filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the chance to connect with a global community of Executive Assistants and industry leaders.

As we celebrate our 15th summit, we’re infusing the event with the festive charm that Vienna is famous for during the holiday season. Experience the magic of the city as its world-famous Christmas markets come alive with twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and handcrafted treasures.

But that’s not all—this year’s summit is packed with opportunities to make this celebration unforgettable:

  • Exclusive Christmas Festivities: Join us for a holiday-themed networking event where you can share the joy of the season with your peers.
  • Exciting Giveaways: Walk away with incredible prizes as we celebrate our community with special surprises and gifts.
  • Seasonal Networking: Strengthen your professional connections while enjoying the cozy, festive atmosphere.
  • Festive Goodie Bags: Take home holiday-inspired keepsakes and tokens of appreciation.

This unique combination of professional growth, world-class networking, and holiday cheer makes the 15th Global Executive Assistant Summit an event like no other. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your career while soaking in the warmth and wonder of Vienna during its most magical time of the year.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

Who Should Attend 

  • Executive Assistants 
  • Personal Assistants 
  • Administrative Professionals 
  • Office Managers 
  • Executive Secretaries 
  • Team Assistants 
  • Senior Administrative Coordinators 
  • Chief of Staff 
  • Executive Coordinators 
  • Administrative Managers 
  • Virtual Assistants 
  • Event Planners 
  • Project Coordinators 
  • Operations Assistants 
  • Administrative Support Specialists 
  • Office Administrators 
  • Executive Support Staff 
  • Administrative Analysts 
  • Administrative Directors 
  • Any professional interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in executive support roles 

Register by 31st August!

The Early Bird Offer expires in 64 days!

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KEY PRACTICAL LEARNING POINTS

  • AI Workshops: Dive into interactive sessions that showcase how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your productivity, from smart scheduling to advanced task automation
  • Embracing digital transformation in administrative roles
  • Mastering time management and productivity hacks
  • Effective communication and collaboration strategies
  • Leveraging technology tools for efficiency
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills for success
  • Managing stress and burnout in a demanding role 
  • Developing leadership skills as an executive assistant 
  • Automation and process optimisation using productivity tools and software 
  • Strategies for building strong professional relationships 
  • The evolving role of the executive assistant in the modern workplace 
  • Advanced project management techniques 
  • Enhancing cross-cultural communication skills 
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution in the administrative role 
  • Building a strong network and community of executive assistants 

Register by 31st August!

The Early Bird Offer expires in 64 days!

Lucy Chamberlain, UK

Award-Winning Global Speaker, Coach & Founder

C&C Search and C&C Academy

Bold, dynamic, and unapologetically passionate, Lucy Chamberlain is a multi-award-winning global speaker and ICF-accredited coach who specialises in confidence and communication. Known for her high-energy delivery and no-fluff insights, Lucy has worked with the world’s leading firm, including WarnerMedia, BlackRock, TikTok, Sony, and Amazon to ignite change that lasts. Founder of C&C Search and C&C Academy, Lucy delivers transformative keynotes and workshops that challenge thinking and unlock potential. A UN Women delegate and B Corp leader, she brings both commercial edge and purpose-driven impact to every stage she steps on. Expect honesty, humour, and powerful strategies that stay with you.

Fiona Walsh, IE

Founder and PowerPoint Specialist

Empower Presentations

With 25 years in corporate, Fiona Walsh has seen her fair share of bad slides. As an IT Manager/Trainer, she became the primary go-to person for help with anything PowerPoint related. She set up Empower Presentations to provide bespoke PowerPoint training to organisations. She loves it when a client gets an ‘aha’ moment as they realise there’s a more innovative way to do something, and it will save them time. She is passionate about teaching people how to create slides that are fit for purpose and engaging. She also focusses on presenting confidently, including best practices in the boardroom, at a conference, or online, for example, with MS Teams. Fiona, based in Ireland, is a certified Microsoft Master Trainer and former Director of Education for the Presentation Guild (a global organisation for presentation professionals).

Pascal Dricot, AT

Owner | Certified Psychosocial Coach | Business Counselor | Certified DISC Coach | Expert in dealing with toxic personalities

Pascal Dricot

Pascal is an expert in empowering managers to effectively navigate toxic personalities. As a former introverted IT enthusiast, he overcame numerous challenges to become a respected senior manager by finding his voice and establishing boundaries. Along his personal and professional journey, he encountered and mastered the art of dealing with narcissistic personalities, enhancing his ability to handle such individuals. Today, Pascal is a certified psycho-social coach who seamlessly integrates his leadership expertise and life coaching techniques to support others in their personal and professional growth.

Mercy Odhiambo, CH

Executive Assistant

Medicines Malaria Venture

Mercy is an Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience in international organizations and the private sector. Originally from Kenya and based in Switzerland for over 20 years, she currently works at MMV, a Geneva-based global health nonprofit. She is passionate about workplace mental health, especially for support staff, and mentors assistants—helping those struggling with balance find routine, and guiding newcomers to build healthy professional habits. In her spare time, she enjoys learning about AI and hosting networking events for women.

Jasmine Mbye, UK

Speaker, Lead Trainer & Coach

The Like Mecic

Jasmine is a multiple award-winning, TEDx International Keynote Speaker, Lead Trainer, Coach and Co-author, who has been featured on the BBC news and whose work has been recognised as outstanding. Jasmine combines over 15 years professional expertise of developing others, with business failure and her personal experience of overcoming abuse, to work with organisations delivering talks and training to empower and inspire women and the ethnically diverse to overcome obstacles; like imposter syndrome, fulfil their potential and progress in their careers', businesses and lives to become empowered, effective leaders who flourish. Working with organisations, like Greenwich University, Sussex & Surrey Police, and the PA Show to champion diversity, retain talent, improve productivity and save money by developing leaders, enhancing empowerment and improving wellbeing because of the high cost to all when this isn't achieved.

Elizabeth Sutkowska, PL

Founder & President

Assistologist - Association of Executive Assistants in Poland

With over 15 years of international experience, Elizabeth supports leaders in the dynamic environments of corporations and startups as an Executive Assistant. Her career has taken her across Poland, Cyprus, the USA, and Italy, where she has honed her skills in various roles. She has studied at five universities, including four international institutions, earning degrees in international relations, corporate communication, business psychology, media, and marketing. She is deeply committed to advancing the Executive Assistant profession. Recently, she was inspired to establish Assistologist, an association based in Poland that aims to elevate this role. The vision is to foster a future where Executive Assistants and Leaders engage in a Holistic Partnership 2.0 that is strategic, intentional, and focused on growth. In her personal life, Elizabeth is passionate about healthy living, mindfulness, and exploring the world.

Ceylan Taspinarli, FR

Founder

Merkabah Rising Consultancy

Ceylan is the founder of Merkabah Rising Consultancy, a Paris-based boutique firm offering executive business partnering, event management, and digital marketing solutions. With over 20 years of experience, she began her career as an Executive Assistant in multinational companies in

Istanbul and spent 12 years at GE Healthcare and GE Renewable Energy, working closely with senior leaders on cross-regional strategic projects.

In 2022, she relocated to Paris with GE—a move she describes as her "second university" for how it deepened her understanding of leadership and executive collaboration. Two years later, she launched her own consultancy, grounded in presence, anticipation, and trust.

Ceylan combines operational excellence with a strong digital acumen, holding advanced training from London Business School in SEM, SEO, and social media. Her background in Public Administration equips her to navigate complex organizations with strategic clarity.

A lifelong learner, Ceylan is also passionate about mindfulness, neuroscience, and holistic well-being—integrating these principles into her leadership style and mentoring approach to help others grow with intention and resilience.

Lucy Chamberlain, UK

Award-Winning Global Speaker, Coach & Founder

C&C Search and C&C Academy

Fiona Walsh, IE

Founder and PowerPoint Specialist

Empower Presentations

Pascal Dricot, AT

Owner | Certified Psychosocial Coach | Business Counselor | Certified DISC Coach | Expert in dealing with toxic personalities

Pascal Dricot

Mercy Odhiambo, CH

Executive Assistant

Medicines Malaria Venture

Jasmine Mbye, UK

Speaker, Lead Trainer & Coach

The Like Mecic

Elizabeth Sutkowska, PL

Founder & President

Assistologist - Association of Executive Assistants in Poland

Ceylan Taspinarli, FR

Founder

Merkabah Rising Consultancy

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