Castle of KYSS Creating A Safe Space For Romance Fans

As a brand manager at vm-people GmbH, Stephanie advises brand leaders on immersive brand building. After her training as a marketing communications specialist and subsequent studies in business communications, she always focuses on the question of “How?”. How do companies communicate with their target audience? How do customers become enthusiastic fans? How does a brand become an experience?

As head of marketing at Rowohlt Verlag, she has carried the strategic, operational, and content-related responsibility for all marketing and communication activities since early 2020. Before that, she held the same position at HarperCollins and Carlsen Verlag. 

Prior to entering the publishing world, she worked in advertising agencies for many years, including Springer & Jacoby, Scholz & Friends, and from 2007 to 2009 in Kyiv at Leo Burnett. 

Cause + Christi is a leading immersive XR production company specializing in mobile-optimized 3D environments and interactive experiences suited for live large multi-user virtual reality events. Since our inception we have been instrumental in the creation and execution of numerous high profile “Metaverse” projects. Our company has facilitated virtual festivals, live entertainment, red carpet premieres, digital twinning, platform development, game design, corporate retreats, education, award ceremonies, theatrical productions, holographic projections, and so much more. We understand good production, and we deliver it. 

Cause + Christi is a leading immersive XR production company specializing in mobile-optimized 3D environments and interactive experiences suited for live large multi-user virtual reality events. Since our inception we have been instrumental in the creation and execution of numerous high profile “Metaverse” projects. Our company has facilitated virtual festivals, live entertainment, red carpet premieres, digital twinning, platform development, game design, corporate retreats, education, award ceremonies, theatrical productions, holographic projections, and so much more. We understand good production, and we deliver it. 

In partnership with Cause + Christi, Cody Fenison aka Zandercode is a professional media creator specializing in immersive world building, sound design, video editing, and narrative development.

Andy Fidel creates digital events for remote teams and global networks.

With over 15 years of experience in social engagement and 9 years in immersive tech, Andy Fidel has built strong partnerships with teams worldwide. Renowned for her expertise in emerging tech, Andy drives innovation in remote workspaces, creator programs, and hybrid events. In 2016, she introduced the term “Spatial Networking” to highlight the impact of immersive reality on digital communication and collaboration.
“Social media shares information; spatial networks create shared experiences. In these moments, we build memories and foster community.” — Andy Fidel