Andrew Klein, SVP, Creative Technology, Publicis Media: Andrew Klein is a digital pioneer and innovator with over a decade of experience in creating groundbreaking and award-winning brand campaigns. As SVP, Creative Technology at Publicis Media, Andrew leads the charge in creative technology and Web3 brand strategy to develop next-gen brand solutions that excite audiences worldwide. Recently, Andrew spearheaded transformative projects for industry-leading brands like Lunchables, Mastercard, and Campbell's delivering first-ever AI, Web3, and immersive experiences that set new standards in the market. His visionary work continues to redefine the future of brand engagement in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. 

John Canning, Director Developer Relations - Creators, AMD. John Canning, a leading expert in all "Media, Technology and Platform Issues" has recently joined AMD. For the past few years, he had been with Digital Domain, - renown for creative visual effects for feature films, including the recent Avengers Infinity War movie. They also create visuals for advertising, games, training, and immersive content, including their own original content. Prior to Digital Domain, John was the VP of Interactive Experiences for NBCUniversal, creating VR and other digital experiences for The Voice, Million Second Quiz, The Blacklist, and others. In the past, he’s also spent several years at both Microsoft and Disney. On the side, he’s the Chairman of the New Media Council at the Producers Guild of America. He’s also an independent producer, cinematographer, and photographer for good causes.

Laurie Keith, Senior Vice President, Emerging Media & Technology, Ad Council: Laurie Keith is an award-winning media and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology and social good. As Senior Vice President of Emerging Media & Technology at the Ad Council, the national nonprofit working across advertising, tech, media, marketing and philanthropy to address the country’s most pressing issues, she leads a Center of Excellence exploring AI, immersive 3D, gaming, AR/VR, Web3 and robotics to power purpose-driven campaigns. Laurie recently launched “Love, Your Mind World,” the Ad Council’s first immersive Roblox experience, which supported teen mental health and attracted over 670,000 visits. Her innovative partnerships include: • Integrating a custom anti-bullying emoji into Apple’s iOS keyboard • Developing a VR film with Oculus for the “Love Has No Labels” campaign • Creating a web-based AR experience with 8thWall for hunger prevention • Wrapping autonomous delivery robots with Smokey Bear’s wildfire prevention message • Launching the first aerial drone campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of impaired driving • Leading the organization’s first Web3 activation in Decentraland for Metaverse Pride. She co-leads the Ad Council’s internal AI Taskforce and founded its Emerging Media & Tech Committee of external thought leaders. Her partnerships have earned recognition through industry awards including the Shorty Awards, Telly Awards and Facebook Studio Awards, and she was nominated for the GenNext Award by She Runs It. Laurie speaks on global stages including Cannes Lions, CES, SXSW and Dreamforce, where she focuses on the intersection of emerging media & technology and social impact. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Alec and their son Sebastian

Cristina Lawrence is Chief Social & Innovation Officer at Razorfish, where she leads the Engagement Strategy discipline and Razorfish’s Innovation team. With over 20 years of experience assembling innovative digital strategies and programming for leading brands, Cristina oversees the integrated consumer engagement strategy, creative programming, execution, and management for a variety of Fortune Global 500 brands across a multitude of verticals, including mobile technologies, financial services, automotive, and consumer packaged goods. She was named a 2024 40 over 40 winner by Campaign US, won a Silver Award at The Stevie® Awards 2024 for Women in Business in the Most Innovative Women category, and received a 2016 Cannes Silver Lion in the Mobile category.

Steven Masur, Partner, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP: Steven Masur has over 25 years of experience advising emerging and established businesses on new opportunities and business challenges. He focuses his practice on corporate finance, M&A, intellectual property, entertainment, emerging businesses and strategic guidance. Steve has extensive experience in angel and venture capital finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border transactions in Europe and Asia. He is passionate about helping new businesses plan a path to success, and helping older businesses bridge the gap to new markets. Steve brings a unique mix of legal, business, and strategic experience to bear on client matters. He has counseled enterprise level clients including Shazam, Virgin Mobile, Liberty Media, Yamaha, Nielsen Buzzmetrics, Bob Vila and Conde Nast Publications in corporate, digital media, and new business matters. He has also helped emerging businesses in a wide variety of sectors, and is especially knowledgeable in media, entertainment, advertising, consumer products, food and technology, including mobile, games, digital music, social media, augmented and virtual reality, software and hardware. Steve has been recognized as a “Rising Star” and a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers. He serves on a variety of corporate and nonprofit boards and industry associations, and lectures and writes about major issues in venture capital, emerging businesses, entertainment law, technology and corporate strategy.