Organizing an event like CASA24 is a journey full of surprises, but I never thought one of the most difficult parts would be… tracking down a decent headshot!

You’d think that for a crowd of industry professionals, having an up-to-date LinkedIn profile would be standard. Yet here we are, a week before our big event, and let me tell you—the struggle is real. We’ve got over 65 amazing speakers lined up, from top telcos to AI pioneers, but getting a good, high-res photo of them? That’s another story.

Some of these speakers have headshots that must have been taken when Nokia was still making those indestructible brick phones. Others? A single low-resolution photo from a networking event in the distant past. We’ve spent far too many hours scouring the internet, asking marketing departments, and, in a few cases, praying to the Photoshop gods to salvage a blurry image.

It’s become an unspoken truth in this industry: the people shaping the future of communications don’t have time for an updated LinkedIn profile pic.

But because we’re all about solutions, not problems, we’ve come up with a creative fix! We’re adding something special to CASA24 this year: professional headshots for all attendees. Yup, you read that right. Along with the insights, the networking, and all the great sessions, you’ll also get a chance to upgrade your LinkedIn game. We’ve got a photographer on-site, ready to capture you in all your industry-expert glory.

So if you’ve been dodging that “Update your profile” prompt on LinkedIn for far too long, fear not. CASA24 has your back. Just show up, strike a pose, and leave with a photo that won’t leave people guessing, “Is this the same person?” every time you show up to speak.

After all, we’re in the business of communications. Let’s make sure we’re looking as sharp as the ideas we’re sharing!