Silvia Peneva, Managing Director of the GLF and ITW, brings over 14 years of expertise in marketing, communications, events, and strategic engagement. 

Silvia’s career is anchored in technology and innovation. Her experience spans both the private and public sectors and includes a diverse range of organisations from the GSMA and Amazon Web Services to The Economist and the UK’s Connected Places Catapult. She is passionate about the power of events as strategic platforms to drive change, innovation and impact - whether it is for individual brands and industries or for society as a whole. 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Silvia holds an MSc in International History from the London School of Economics and Political Science and maintains a strong interest in international affairs.