Julius Solaris

Julius Solaris is a highly accomplished individual in the event industry known for his impactful contributions and research on event technology. He founded EventMB, which was acquired by Skift in 2019, and Showthemes, which had a successful exit in 2018. With a rich background in working for technology companies and tech events, Julius has held prominent roles in companies like Hopin and Swapcard. Recently, he established Boldpush, a management consulting agency specializing in the event industry.

Julius Solaris has a remarkable track record in the event sector, evident from the attendance of 60,000 event professionals at events he organized and led in 2020. His expertise and influence have been recognized globally, as highlighted by being granted an EB1 visa as an alien of extraordinary ability by the United States government for his significant contributions to the event industry and event technology research. He has also consistently been acknowledged as one of the most influential figures in the event industry by various publications for consecutive years.

With a passion for sharing knowledge, Julius Solaris has authored books that have been downloaded by over 300,000 event professionals. He is a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences worldwide with his insights on event technology, industry trends, and innovative practices. For speaking engagements, he can be contacted through his website.

Julius Solaris completed his education with a BA in Communication And Media from the European School of Economics/Nottingham Trent University, a Diploma in Maturità Classica from Di Cagno Abbrescia, and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Technology Sydney. His diverse educational background complements his versatile skills and expertise in the event industry.

In terms of professional experience, Julius Solaris has held key positions at reputable organizations, including being the Founder of Boldpush, VP of Marketing Strategy and Events at Hopin, Head of Engagement at Swapcard, and CEO of Showthemes and Social Coup. His career journey also includes roles such as e-Commerce Marketing Executive at RS Components, Head at blur Marketing, UK and online evangelist at amiando, Organizer at ecoCamp, Worldwide Retail Advertising Supervisor at Natuzzi, Editor In Chief at EventMB (a Skift brand), Event Coordinator at University of Queensland, and Marketing Manager at acmesi.