Days of Communication 2025: A Festival Redefining Creativity and Communications

Thursday, 15.05. - Sunday, 18.05.2025.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience at Days of Communication 2025, a festival that brings together top experts in creativity, communications, digital industry, design, public relations, and technology.

This unique event will take place from May 15 to 18, 2025, in Rovinj.

What Makes DK Festival Unique?

DK Festival doesn't follow conventional patterns. Instead, it offers provocative lectures, unfiltered debates, and a unique atmosphere that encourages the exchange of revolutionary ideas. There's no room for boredom or predictability here—just pure innovation and inspiration.

Festival History: Boldness and Innovation Through the Years

Over the years, DK Festival has hosted some of the world's most prominent experts and innovators. For instance, in 2024, the festival featured speakers like Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD; Dex Hunter-Torricke, leading communicator for Google's DeepMind AI lab, SpaceX, and Facebook; and Dan Ariely, a leading global neuroscientist and TED Talk star. These speakers provided deep insights into digital media, artificial intelligence, and human behavior, setting high standards for future festivals.

DK2025 Featured Speakers: Leaders Shaping the Future

For 2025, DK Festival proudly announces the following distinguished speakers:

Sophia the Robot

The world's most renowned humanoid robot, Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, is known for her advanced communication abilities and emotional expression. Her presence at DK2025 will offer a unique perspective on the future of artificial intelligence and human-robot interaction.

Fernando Machado

Recognized as one of the most innovative marketing directors, Fernando Machado is the former CMO of Burger King and Activision Blizzard. Throughout his career, Machado has been responsible for campaigns that pushed the boundaries of traditional marketing, including the controversial and award-winning "Moldy Whopper" campaign. This campaign, which showcased the gradual decay of a Whopper sandwich over 34 days, aimed to highlight the removal of artificial preservatives from Burger King's products. Despite mixed public reactions, the campaign achieved significant success, generating over 2 billion impressions and a 4% increase in sales.

Karen Nelson-Field

As the founder of Amplified Intelligence, Karen Nelson-Field is a global leader in the field of attention economics. Her research focuses on understanding how consumers pay attention to media content, providing key insights for advertisers and media companies. Karen is also the most published expert on WARC, attesting to her influence in the industry.

Awards Celebrating Excellence

DK Festival hosts prestigious industry competitions that recognize and reward excellence in various aspects of the communications industry:

• BalCannes: Showcasing the best regional advertising agencies, providing a platform to highlight creative achievements in advertising.
• Effie: A marketing effectiveness award that recognizes campaigns with proven results and market impact.
• IdejaX: A national creativity competition celebrating innovative ideas and originality in communications.
• MIXX: Recognition for the best digital campaigns, highlighting excellence in online advertising and digital strategy.
• Young Lions Croatia: A platform for young talents in the industry, offering them the opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity on national and international levels.

Why You Shouldn't Miss DK2025

Whether you want to party until dawn, soak up the Mediterranean sun, or rethink everything you know about creativity and communications, DK Festival offers something for everyone. This is the place where pioneers, disruptors, and fearless thinkers gather, providing you with opportunities for networking, learning, and inspiration.

Practical Information

• Date: May 15–18, 2025.
• Location: Hotel Lone, Rovinj.

Tickets are already on sale, and accommodation can be booked through the festival's official website. Due to high interest, timely ticket purchase and accommodation booking are recommended.

Join us at DK2025 and be part of the festival that redefines standards in the creativity and communications industry.