Maria Todorova

Maria Todorova is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in the management and direction of innovative projects. As the Founder and Creative Director of SHAPESHIFT since June 2022, Maria has explored the interplay between humanity, creativity, and innovation through a series of transformative events. Holding the positions of Founder, CEO, and CCO at NEXT-DC since October 2010, Maria has led an award-winning digital creative agency that assists brands in navigating challenges in a dynamic market landscape. Additionally, as Co-founder and CEO of The Kontakt, Maria oversees a premium event and production company specializing in digital and interactive experiences. Maria also founded Quotes magazine in 2015, aiming to capture and share insights from diverse professionals. Prior experience includes key creative leadership roles at Ogilvy & Mather, Euro RSCG Sofia, and McCann Erickson. Maria holds a Master's degree in poster and graphic design from the National Academy of Fine Arts.