NegotiCON 2024 Lite
International Negotiation Conference
Topic for 2024:
How to navigate, manage crisis and de-escalate conflicts.
Online stream & Prague Pop-up
19th – 21st April 2024
About
Welcome to our dynamic negotiation conference NegotiCON 2024 Lite 20th-21st April (half days) featuring concise 20-minute keynotes and engaging panel discussions ONLINE! You can learn from the world’s best negotiators, “How to navigate, manage crisis and de-escalate conflicts” from the comfort of your home (or even on holiday). Thus NegotiCON Lite is accessible to even more attendees worldwide!
We're excited to invite you to a fast-paced and insightful virtual event designed for busy professionals like you. Our conference offers a unique format that maximises your learning experience while minimising your time commitment. With succinct 20-minute keynotes delivered by industry experts and thought leaders, you'll gain valuable insights, practical tips, and actionable strategies to enhance your negotiation skills and achieve your goals.
In addition to our impactful keynotes, our conference features interactive panel discussions where experts explore key topics, share diverse perspectives, and answer your burning questions. Dive deep into the latest trends, best practices, and emerging challenges in negotiation, and gain invaluable insights that you can apply immediately in your professional and personal life.
The benefits of our conference extend beyond the educational content. Connect with fellow negotiators and speakers during NegotiCON Pop-up in Prague on the 19th of April 2024, where you can exchange ideas, build relationships, and expand your network in a relaxed and informal setting.
Join us for a power-packed online negotiation conference that respects your time and delivers maximum value. Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, this is your opportunity to accelerate your learning, connect with world top negotiators, and take your negotiation skills to the next level. Register now and secure your spot at our must-attend event!
You can enjoy the loved full in-person NegotiCON experience with workshops again next year, 4th – 6th April 2025.
For NegotiCON 2025 please click here.
Oradores Principales
Nicky Perfect (UK)
31 years as a Metropolitan police officer, 10 of those on the elite New Scotland Yard Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit. First female Director of UK Training of the NHCN Course, responsible for designing and training police officers across the UK and on international operations. Now with her own consultancy/training business, her mission is to help others improve their communication & negotiation skills and ultimately their relationships in life and work. She was awarded the British Empire Medal for “meritorious service to the community during the pandemic”. She is the author of “Crisis – true stories from my life as a hostage negotiator” book.
J. Paul Nadeau (Canada)
Canada’s most recognized hostage negotiator, former police detective, and international peacekeeper, who spent 31+ years working with victims of crime and perpetrators and learning from top experts in abuse situations, murder investigations, hostage takings, terrorist attacks and human behaviour in general. Paul talked hostage takers into giving themselves up and murderers into admitting to their crimes, and because of his extensive training and his unique approach to connecting with people of all walks of life and under every circumstance, his life was saved by a terrorist during a terrorist attack in the Middle East. Author of “Dammit, Just Ask!”, a book on negotiating in life and in business.
Kyle Vowinkel (USA)
Decorated FBI Agent, integral in resolving some of the FBI’s most perilous operations as both an Operator on the elite Hostage Rescue Team and later as a Negotiator in the Crisis Negotiation Unit. Successfully negotiated with kidnappers, pirates, and terrorists. Retired FBI senior executive after 24 years and now Principal of Elite Mindsets. He lectures at Cornell and presents at numerous events, from Google to his alma mater, West Point.
Phil Andrew (USA)
Tiene más de 21 años de experiencia como agente especial del FBI, jefe de equipos de negociación de crisis, instructor en la Academia del FBI y experto en gestión de crisis, negociación, análisis del comportamiento y trabajo encubierto. Es director de PAX Group, LLC, una agencia global de gestión de crisis y conflictos, experto en negociación para el Schranner Negotiation Institute e instructor adjunto de negociación en tres universidades.
Gary Noesner (USA)
Tiene más de 30 años de experiencia como agente especial del FBI, durante 23 años fue negociador de rehenes del FBI, el primer Jefe de la Unidad de Negociación de Crisis del FBI, Grupo de Respuesta e Incidentes Críticos, que creó el enfoque de negociación de crisis del FBI utilizado actualmente. Ha escrito un libro sobre su carrera como negociador del FBI titulado: Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage ,Negotiator.
Jan Mexo Řehák
Durante 15 años dedicado a la negociación, 20 años dedicado a la ciencia del comportamiento, es autor del modelo de comunicación MCM y Negotiation Canvas. Es Master. Entrenador en comunicación y negociación para NegotiCON, da clases en la Universidad de Economía y Empresa de Praga, y a su vez , es el fundador de NegotiCON.
Simon Rycraft (USA)
Well-known enthusiast and expert in commercial negotiations, author of the best-selling book “Negotiation Hacks” and host of the Vidcast show “Experts Uncut”. A prior C-level operator, now a Partner at the professional services firm Tenzing where he oversees 3 of their practice groups (Negotiations, Procurement, and BPO advisory). He mentors start-ups through programs at Cambridge University (UK), Draper University (US), and the Wharton - University of Pennsylvania, where he holds his MBA from. He has a an MCIPS from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
Didier Schapiro
For over 25 years in sales and negotiation in multicultural environments (E, LA, Africa), worked as an Export Sales Manager, CSO and Country Director in B2B and B2C companies worldwide. Then created Hermes Consultants specialized in sales and negotiation trainings for non-sales people operating in 46 countries. Initiator of Sales Skills XXL, the first sales and negotiation flagship training program for Google EMEA, founder of The Sales Doctor helping SMEs resolve growth and client relationships related challenges, and mentor at Google for Startups Accelerator Europe, DEX Accelerator, and the UN World Food Program Accelerator.
Michal Konštacký
Zurich-based Czech medical doctor, scientist, and university teacher with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry negotiations. He serves as the Managing Director of K Medical Consulting GmbH, offering consultancy in global biotechnology research and longevity; Chief Medical Officer for Sherpa Healthcare (UK) and HTG Medical (CZ); and acts as an advisor at Profimed (CZ). During the Czech Velvet Revolution in 1989, he was a volunteer bodyguard for Czech President Václav Havel. He is also the author of "The Predictive Value of Fortune Cookies.”
Ewen Extier
He was working for 6 years for the French Embassy in Prague, encouraging the French energy, aerospace and automotive industry in Central & Eastern Europe, and 8 years as Managing Director of the Czech branch of a top-rated relocation firm, handling complex relocation for VIPs, diplomats and expats. After these experiences in diplomacy, influence and management, he certified as a Professional Negotiator by the famous ADN Group. He has recently established Krizea, a negotiation and mediation agency dedicated to high stake negotiation and conflict resolution in corporate.
Ivana Šedivá
Miembro del Consejo de Administración de algunas empresas más admiradas del mundo, con 27 aňos de experiencia, conferenciante y mentora de cientos de líderes empresariales y fundadores de start-ups de todo el mundo. En la actualidad enseňa el arte del liderazgo, incluyendo el poder de la influencia. Es autora de las 7A, el enfoque estratégico integrado de la influencia para líderes. A lo largo de aňos de experiencia en puestos directivos, ha participado en incontables negociaciones y tiene una amplia experiencia en persuasión e influencia en el mundo empresarial.
Tomáš Burda
Durante más de 25 años en negocios internacionales a nivel corporativo (automatización, TI), experto en negociaciones y resolución de crisis dentro de la completa Gestión de la Cadena de Suministro (Supply Chain Management), entrenador de negociación de negocios y crisis para NegotiCON, Presidente de la Asociación Checoslovaca de Negociadores Profesionales (CSAPV).
Michelle Reese Andrew
Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia jurídica en derecho laboral, es mediador certificado y dirige PAX Law, LLC. Anteriormente, fue fiscal penal, consejera general asociada de Colgate-Palmolive Company, gestionando litigios laborales y globales, formación en antimonopolio, regulación internacional, y apoyó la Organización Global de Ética y Cumplimiento de Colgate, que co-desarrolló y puso en marcha en toda la empresa.
Jana Plaňavová-Latanowicz
Imparte clases de Derecho Económico Europeo desde hace más de 25 años en la Universidad de Varsovia (Polonia), en el University College de Londres (Reino Unido) y la Universidad Carolina (Praga, República Checa). También ha sido árbitro internacional. Es autora o coautora de numerosos libros y artículos y participa en conferencias y actividades de formación para abogados, funcionarios públicos y grupos empresariales.
Hana Šnáblová
Diseñadora de Experiencia Humana, crea y diseña servicios y sistemas que maximizan su eficacia y proporcionan la mejor experiencia posible a todos los implicados, explorando actualmente el uso de esta disciplina en la negociación. Estudió diseño en el Instituto Lorenzo de Médicis de Florencia (Italia) y posteriormente en Londres (Reino Unido). Durante más de 10 años ha impartido clases de diseño y otros módulos empresariales, como Toma de Decisiones Gerenciales en el University College de Londres (Reino Unido) e Información Tecnológica y Emprendimiento en la Universidad de Economía y Empresa de Praga.
Programme
Day 1 - 19th April 2024
Prague Pop-up, Networking for negotiators & friends
| CEST | |
|---|---|
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Pop-up at Prague University of Economics and Business Phil Andrew, Michelle Reese Andrew & Jana Plaňavová-Latanowicz “Navigating conflicts at workplace and beyond” |
| 19:30 – 22:30 | Networking for negotiators & friends Venue: FREEVENT - Umělecká 4, Praha 7-Holešovice |
Day 2 - 20th April 2024
Online interactive livestream
| CEST | |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Welcome |
| 15:05 | J. Paul Nadeau “The Unspoken Advantage: Understanding Body Language in Negotiations” |
| 15:25 | Nicky Perfect “Beyond Words: Mastering Conflict Resolution in the Digital Dialogue” |
| 15:45 | Didier Schapiro “Harnessing Power and Position in Negotiation Dynamics” |
| 16:05 | Jan Mexo Řehák “Inner Dialogue Mastery and Connation to Win” |
| 16:25 | Coffee Break |
| 16:35 | Simon Rycraft “Scaling Success: Navigating the Complexity of Large-Scale Commercial Deals” |
| 16:55 | Kyle Vowinkel “Strategic Insight: The Role of Intelligence Gathering in Negotiation Success” |
| 17:15 | Ivana Šedivá “Behind Closed Doors: Secrets to Winning (and Losing) Big in Corporate Negotiations" |
| 17:35 | Gary Noesner “Negotiation Resilience: Challenges of Self Control in Conflicts.” |
| 17:55 | Coffee Break |
| 18:05 | Mini-panel: Phil Andrew & Hana Šnáblová, moderated by Jan Mexo Řehák “The Art of Negotiation Design: Perspectives from Experts” |
| 18:55 | Closing words |
Day 3 - 21st April 2024
Online interactive livestream
| CEST | |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Welcome |
| 15:05 | Mini-panel: J. Paul Nadeau & Michal Konštacký, moderated by Hana Šnáblová “Sensing That There’s Something They’re Not Saying in Negotiation” |
| 15:55 | Coffee Break |
| 16:05 | Mini-panel: Nicky Perfect & Ewen Extier, moderated by Tomáš Burda “Arsenal of Diplomacy: Navigating Conflicts in the Boardroom and Beyond” |
| 16:55 | Coffee Break |
| 17:05 | Mini-panel: Kyle Vowinkel & Didier Schapiro, moderated by Hana Šnáblová “Negotiation Mastery: The Fusion of Power and Intelligence” |
| 17:55 | Coffee Break |
| 18:05 | Mini-panel: Gary Noesner & Ivana Šedivá, moderated by Jan Mexo Řehák “The Art of Leadership: Crafting Perception and Nurturing Relationships” |
| 18:55 | Closing words |
Accommodation
We recommend staying at The 5* NH Collection Prague Carlo IV, Senovážné náměstí 13/991 11000 Prague, for its quality service and close proximity to the venue and city centre.
We have arranged a special fixed rate for you, starting at € 255,00 per night (single occupancy), including buffet breakfast. These rates are valid 3 days prior and 3 days after NegotiCON Pop-up, and available until 5th April 2024.
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Ubicación
Pop-up in Prague
19th April 17:00-19:00
Universidad de Economía y Empresa de Praga
Namesti Winstona Churchilla 1938/4
130 67 Praga 3 - Zizkov
Edificio Rajska
Networking for negotiators & friends
19th April 19:30-22:30
FREEVENT
Umělecká 4, Praha 7 - Holešovice
Online livestream
20th & 21st April
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