Brian Weiner,  Chairman/Founder, Synth Studios: Brian Weiner is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the multimedia and entertainment industries. Currently serving as Chairman of Synth Studios, a company dedicated to creating advanced multi-media experiences, Weiner also holds the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Founder at both Sizzle Network and IllusionQuest Studios, as well as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Illusion Factory since 1979. Weiner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from UCLA and has a notable background in martial arts, achieving multiple black belts in Tang Soo Do.

YiZhou was born in China, raised in Rome, Italy. She studied in Paris and London, earning degrees in political science and economics. She is a polyglot artist whose video works have been shown at Shanghai Biennale, Venice Biennale, Sundance Film Festival, and Cannes Film Festival. In 2011, she relocated to China and founded branded content production company YiZhouStudio in Shanghai and Hong Kong. In 2019 YiZhou has founded Global Intuition Brand in USA. In 2021 she has launched Into the Sun Entertainment in USA and Into the Sun Films in Italy with an interesting slates of movie and tv productions. Together with HRH Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, she has founded Royal House of Savoy Inc in California as a joint effort to product tv, film and lifestyle fashion assets around Royal House of Savoy. In 2022, Into the Sun has launched its metaverse and its investment arm under Into the Sun Investment.

Samantha Tauber is the Founder of VNCCII, a multimedia IP company that creates cutting-edge immersive content for the Metaverse and beyond. She is also an internationally acclaimed performer who uses live motion capture to bring to life her alter ego, VNCCII, a Super Sentient AI SuperHeroine from the intergalactic future. Samantha has received numerous awards for her groundbreaking work in the entertainment industry, combining storytelling and futuristic technologies. She is the winner of the Music Metaverse Award at the Metaverse Entertainment World Summit, a Top 100 Women of the Future, the G100 UK Country Chair for Humanity/Technology/ Innovation, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a member of Abundance 360. Her live shows are based on her novel, “GALACTA.I.SSANCE”, which depicts a fictional Space Opera universe where VNCCII embarks on a heroic journey. Her shows feature innovative technologies such as XR, VR, Unreal Game Engine, and spatial computing, creating an immersive, emotional, and interactive experience for the audience.



Vacit Arat, CEO & Co-Founder, HIA Technologies Inc.: Vacit is a serial entrepreneur and a five-time CEO with over 25 years in engineering, operations and business management roles. Originally from the semiconductor industry having worked in companies like LSI Logic, Honeywell, Samsung Semiconductor and IBM Microelectronics, he pioneered many new technologies (with 26 patents), founded/led 5 startups, and created viable global businesses with presence in the U.S., Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Korea and Israel. He is a co-founder if HIA and a proud member of the team that assembled its industry-first 2-way interactive media platform.

Marc Scarpa, an influential figure in media and technology, is renowned as a dynamic entrepreneur with a prolific career spanning over a thousand original TV and digital programs. His innovative endeavors have not only captivated billions of views but have also secured tens of millions in sponsorships and financing. As a creative visionary and prominent business leader in the media industry, Scarpa currently holds the position of founder and CEO at DeFiance.tv. This groundbreaking venture stands as the premier TV and digital network exclusively catering to news and entertainment for the new economy. DeFiance.tv offers a comprehensive media experience, accessible globally to an impressive 150 million households via Free Ad Support Streaming Television, across various platforms including desktops, mobile devices, and connected TVs. At the forefront of innovation, DeFiance.tv has revolutionized content creation by integrating AI video into unscripted content and news media. Notably, Scarpa's brainchild, Raxana, the world's first AI-powered digital twin news anchor, delivers breaking news every two hours in up to 45 languages on the global channel. Scarpa's illustrious career is punctuated by remarkable milestones, from orchestrating the Town Hall with President Clinton to shaping the digital landscape of X Factor USA and curating Grammy Live experiences. His influence extends to monumental events like Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day and League of Legends World Championships 2012, showcasing his versatility and expertise across diverse platforms and industries. With a knack for collaboration, Scarpa has worked with Grammy-winning artists, Oscar-winning directors, Fortune 50 brands, and even the White House. His responsibilities encompass various facets of content development and production, talent acquisition, technology partnerships, and budget management, reflecting his multidimensional skill set and leadership prowess. Scarpa's contributions have earned him esteemed recognition, including a Cannes Lion Award, two Teddy Awards, four Social TV Awards, a Webby Award, and the Producers Guild of America distinguished service award. He remains actively involved in prestigious institutions such as the National Press Club, Television Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Recording Academy, further solidifying his commitment to excellence and impactful endeavors.