SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Over two decades, Christian Cervantes has journeyed eastward from Orange County, California through LA, NYC, London, and finally Vienna, experiencing profound personal and professional growth. His early love for skateboarding, snowboarding, and music ignited a lifelong passion for design, guiding him through a fulfilling 15-year career across New York and London’s vibrant creative sectors. As a Creative Director at the internationally celebrated agency, Mother, Christian refined his skills in strategy, branding and art direction, collaborating with high-profile clients like Nike, Zaha Hadid, Google, BBC, Kodak, New York Fashion Week, and Calvin Klein, among others.

Seeking a new chapter focused on creating something deeply personal, Christian and his plant-loving wife ventured to Vienna, where Calienna came to life in 2020. Far from being just a concept store, Calienna is their manifesto for growth, with Christian applying his creative background to forge a deeper connection between individuals, nature, and their inner selves. Join us as he shares his evolving perspective transitioning from a creative consultant to embracing the challenges of being on the other side of the table, revealing the lessons learned in starting and building a brand that’s a testament to authentic growth, creativity and manifesting one’s personal vision.