Dr. Vladimir Antchak
Born and educated in Russia, Vladimir completed a Master’s degree in International Relations with distinction at Volgograd State University, followed by a Candidate of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology at St. Petersburg State University. He began his professional career managing major international exhibitions and business events in Russia and Europe, including projects for the European Commission and UNDP.
In 2013, Vladimir moved to New Zealand to pursue a PhD in Tourism and Events at Auckland University of Technology. After completing his doctorate, he joined the University of Derby (UK), where he spent eight years as Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) in Event Management.
During this time, he led curriculum development, contributed to multiple research projects focused on cultural placemaking, event tourism, event design and experience and participated in numerous civic engagement initiatives through local and regional partnerships.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (2013-2016)
Auckland University of Technology
Thesis: Event Portfolio Design: Exploring Strategic Approaches to Events in New Zealand - Candidate of Science (2002-2005)
St-Petersburg State University - Master of International Relations and Regional Studies (1997-2002)
Volgograd State University
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- 91 (BUV)
Senior Lecturer in Events Management (2025 – Current)
Programme Lead, BA (Hons) Events Management - University of Derby (United Kingdom) (2016-2025)
Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Event Management - Auckland University of Technology (2013-2015)
Academic Tutor in Event Management and Hospitality
RESEARCH AREAS / FIELDS
- Event Tourism
- Event Design and Event Experience
- Placemaking and Destination Branding
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Antchak, V., & Eckley, R. (2025). Interpersonal skills training in virtual reality: Lessons for event management. Event Management, 29(6), 905-918. doi:https://doi.org/10.3727/152599525X17418287223138
- Antchak, V., Lück, M. and Pernecky, T. (2021). Understanding the core elements of event portfolio strategy: Lessons from Auckland and Dunedin, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 33(7), pp. 2447-2464, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-09-2020-1022
- Antchak, V., & Ramsbottom, O. (2020). The Fundamentals of Event Design. Abingdon, England: Routledge.
RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / EXHIBITIONS
- Antchak, V., & Eckley, R. (2024)
“Interpersonal skills training in virtual reality”
ATLAS Annual Conference, June 2024, Breda, the Netherlands - Antchak, V., & Azara, I. (2023)
“Placemaking and Events”
Civic Lab Annual Conference, July 2023, Derby, UK - Antchak,V., Gorchakova V., & Rossetti, J. (2021)
“The value of events in times of uncertainty: Insights from balcony performances in Italy during the COVID-19 lockdown”
ATLAS Annual Conference, September 2021, Prague, Czech Republic - Antchak V., & Barnes, T. (2019)
“Unsustainable events: Applying semiotics”
Tourism Naturally Conference, June 2019, Buxton, UK;
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