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Reena leads a team focused on the research and development of AI transparency artifacts and standards. The team collaborates with international multi-stakeholder organizations and external partners across the AI ecosystem to understand what types of documentation and explanations can guide model developers, deployers, and decisionmakers to make informed choices as they build AI models and applications.

A former journalist (BusinessWeek’s Innovation Department Editor) earlier in her career, Reena holds an MA from Columbia University, where she was also an Arts Journalism Fellow at the J-School. Reena is the president of the board of the Asian American Arts Alliance, sits on the Emerging Tech Committee of the Ad Council and a member of the Frontier Minds Impact Council of the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance, among other service to non-profit organizations in the arts and tech.

VICKI DOBBS BECK is a veteran entertainment executive with more than 30 years of experience driving innovation and digital transformation in support of storytelling. In 2015, she co-founded Lucasfilm’s award-winning Immersive Storytelling Studio, ILMxLAB (now ILM Immersive), and has since been at the helm. Using technologies like virtual, augmented and mixed reality, ILM Immersive aspires to create connected, cross-platform experiences that transform places, spaces and our daily lives as we transition from story-telling, one way communication, to this much bigger idea of story-living where you’re in a world, making meaningful choices that drive the narrative forward.

Under Vicki’s leadership, ILM Immersive has produced a robust portfolio of groundbreaking experiences including CARNE y ARENA, directed by Alejandro Iñárritu and awarded a special Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series, winner of the PGA Innovation Award in 2020; and most recently, the Emmy award-winning “What If…? An Immersive Story” with Marvel Studios, the first-ever interactive Disney+ Original story for Apple Vision Pro.

Vicki was recently inducted into Constellation’s AX100 2024 – “Top 100 Global Trailblazers Leading the Evolution of Employee and Customer Experience Across Every Industry.” Variety named her a “Digital Innovator to Watch in 2020”, and in 2019, the Advanced Imaging Society recognized Vicki with a Distinguished Leadership Award for being a significant “entertainment industry growth catalyst.”

Vicki is on the Executive Committee of the Television Academy’s Emerging Media Peer Group; a member of the Producers Guild of America; and a BAFTA Associate Member. She received her MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business where she also completed her undergraduate studies, earning a BA with distinction in International Relations.

As Managing Director & Global Head of Emerging Technology at IDEO, Jenna is inspired by the act of translating abstract information into tangible experiences. Jenna helps clients explore design questions through building with emerging tools like AI, XR, and digital fabrication. They believe these tools can provide new perspectives during the design process.

Jenna leads an 100+ person internal group focused on making technical skills more accessible to IDEO’s diverse community. Previously, they were a partner at an agency designing physical/digital spaces for clients. Jenna also co-founded a fashion tech startup and served as CTO of an intimate apparel brand. With an academic background in computational geometry from MIT, they see software as a mode of thinking that solves problems through exploration.

Sarah Antor is General Partner at Helena Capital, a growth venture capital firm investing in technology companies at the Series B stage, focusing on frontier, climate finance and supply chain solutions in Europe and the United States.

With a career spanning three decades at the intersection of banking, law, and technology, Mrs. Antor began in capital markets at SmithBarney (now Morgan Stanley) and later at First Union Securities (now Wells Fargo) as a high-yield debt research analyst.

In 2003, she joined the Office of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford as legal advisor, contributing to the state’s first Venture Capital Program and fostering economic development with Bavaria.

After relocating to Munich, she supported tech start-ups in the financial services sector, later serving as General Counsel of fintech Payworks leading up to its sale to Visa, and as Head of Regulatory at fintech Hawk AI.

In 2018, Mrs. Antor led the international investment banking division of Raymond James as COO for Europe and CEO of the German subsidiary until the end of 2021. At Helena Capital, she is dedicated to empowering female founders to scale their businesses across the Atlantic.

Willonius “King Willonius” Hatcher, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, is redefining the boundaries of comedy, music, and technology. As the creator of the viral AI hit “BBL DRIZZY” and the critically acclaimed comedy album UNSerious—produced by Grammy Award-winner Om’Mas Keith—King Willonius blends sharp wit with cutting-edge innovation, crafting unforgettable narratives through stand-up, audio dramas, and AI-driven artistry. A self-taught coder and digital architect, he navigates complex creative landscapes with unmatched skill, empowering underrepresented voices and inspiring the next generation of creators. Hatcher’s work isn’t just about making people laugh—it’s about pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of cultural innovation.

Kristine Colosimo is the VP of Public Affairs at Newlab, a global venture platform for critical technology startups transforming core industrial sectors. Previously, she helped build the marketing function at Silicon Valley Unicorn, Workato, from pre-seed as the 30th employee to 800+ employees and a $5.7B valuation. Kristine began her career on the consumer side at companies like RedBull Energy Drink, Uber, and HeavyRoc Music.

Winston Choe is an entrepreneur, mentor and global tech executive with expertise in business, corporate and venture-development in Mobility, BigData, Security, Digital Health, CleanTech.

He has over 20 years experience and track-record in working with startups in Silicon Valley, to grow from seed to exit, working on corporate-development to engage startups through commercialization, investment, acquisition, and doing venture-development for corporations and accelerators.

He currently works as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and Innovation Business Development Director at LG NOVA, the innovation-center for LG Electronics in Silicon Valley. Their charter is to build new businesses for LG Electronics by partnering with companies through the Mission-for-the-Future program, where they provide pilot-funding, investments and joint-development and global go-to-market. Winston has launched new businesses for LG Electronics in Digital Health and CleanTech in partnership with 5 companies, and also worked with strategic-parters to expand LG Nova initiatives into new markets.

He was a Founding EIR at PlugandPlayTechCenter, a Venture Accelerator with 30000+ startups, 300+ VCs, 500+ corporate-partners, accelerator-programs in 20 industries, investment-portfolio including 14 unicorns, and global-operations across 30+ sites. Winston co-founded TechGrowthVentures, an accelerator for US-Asia businesses, where he built a portfolio of 20 companies, based on cross-border synergies for supply-chain, joint-development, market-entry, investment.

He also worked with governments in South-Asia to establish Accelerator-programs leveraging their local ecosystems with a bridge to Silicon Valley.

Winston was also the VP Programs and Partnerships at ReadWrite Labs, the world’s first IoT Accelerator, where he established programs for 100+ startups and developed corporate-partnerships for US-China businesses. Among the wide portfolio of startups that he has worked on, 3 of them in healthcare telepresence, mobile security and mobile advertising, were acquired for $1B+.

Previously, Winston was Senior Director of Business Development at Intel, where he established a team for strategic-deals in the Client Computing Group, their largest division with revenues of $40B. He worked with startups in Wireless Charging and Immersive Vision though commercial-licensing, and investments through Intel Capital.

He was also Senior Director of Business Development in Hewlett-Packard, where he managed a team for strategic-partnerships and new market-development for the Mobile division, and led commercial-deals with Google, Microsoft and acquisition of a Mobile Device Management startup.

Winston holds a Bachelor of Math degree from the University of Waterloo, Canada, majoring in Computer Science and Operations Research. He started his career in R&D at Bell-Northern Research in Canada and Institute of Systems Science in Singapore, and subsequently completed a High-Tech Executive Management program at Stanford.

He is an avid outdoorsman who has completed overlanding trips across North America, with a passion for cooking and playing tennis.

Robin Wood Sailer is a venture partner at Helena Capital and the co-founder of Le Labs Group. Previously, she worked at CBS News, Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal | Barron’s Group. She has produced award winning programming for digital news, broadcast television, audio, mixed reality and ~100 news making events during her time at Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and Le Labs. She was part of the team that built the original Bloomberg Events division. The business was incubated at Bloomberg Ventures.

At the Wall Street Journal, she was part of the team that produced WSJ Tech Live in Laguna and Hong Kong as well as the Future of Everything Festival.

At Bloomberg and at the Wall Street Journal, she oversaw the curation of founders and investors who participated in the shark tank inspired startup showcases that were embedded in technology focused conferences.

At Dow Jones — when the pandemic shut down in person events — her business unit participated in Prehype’s accelerator program to launch a virtual event business. She also started and ran the custom and brand events business.

Currently she advises founders, investors and executive leaders on storytelling, strategic partnerships and business development. Le Labs’ clients and partners have included Fortune 500 companies, founders, investors and non-profits. She is on the board of the New York Financial Writers Association and Sticks and Stones Studio, an arts education program in Oregon.

Mark is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanLogiq, a Vancouver-based start up with the mission to help governments responsibly and ethically deploy Artificial Intelligence to make better data-driven decisions for the benefit of everyone.

Mark spent over a decade in government and politics and has been a featured speaker on the future of smart cities and analytics at the White House, World Bank, State Department, and Harvard Smart Cities Accelerator.

Mark also serves as a director of humanitarian and environmental non-profits and was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

Daniella Foster is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Public Affairs, Market Access and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, she is responsible for global public affairs and policy, and embedding sustainability into the divisional business model, including strategy and ambition development, stakeholder engagement, proactive issues management, digital integration, implementation and impact stewardship.

An integrity-driven leader, Foster has worked with billion-dollar brands and across private and public sectors, from Hilton and Mars to the United States White House, State Department and United Nations. She has a proven track record in driving strategy, change management, business integration and transformation across consumer goods, health, hospitality and government industries. In her nearly 20 years of experience, she’s led corporate and government affairs, business turnarounds, ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) and strategic partnerships.

Additional Leadership Roles

Board Chair: Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Board advisor: Cure Xchange (Health AI for Good)
Board member: Harvard Women’s Leadership
Former Board Chair: United Nations Global Compact Network USA
World in 2050 Brain Trust, focus on AI, Sustainability, Economic Growth
Co-founder: Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit that provides scholarships and mentoring to community college students.
Angel investor, working with Pipeline Angels, which aims to invest in and create capital for female entrepreneurs.

Would-Be Drummer, Listener, Analog Buff. A champion of creativity, Anthony Yell has helped build and scale some of the industry’s most renowned digital agencies. With more than two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, he and his teams have worked with many of the world’s leading brands. As Chief Creative Officer of Razorfish his mission is simple: to connect Brand Purpose to Business Performance. Exceptionally effective and always refreshing, his work has earned accolades from Clios to Cannes Lions.

Over the past year, he has sat on the jury for the One Show, spoke on the main stage at SXSW, and launched Razorfish’s Integrated Brand Experience practice. He will also be participating on the jury for London International in 2024. Born in the UK, Anthony has a background in design and a passion for creativity that extends across all forms.

From an early age Anthony had a burning desire to understand how things worked, from the things in front of him, to what he imagined could fill the night sky. This curiosity led him to take many things apart, TV’s, Stereo’s, Computers and even a lawnmower, always with the hopeful goal of being able to put them back together. His curiosity also led him to explore the world and experience different cultures, geographies, art, architecture, cuisines and more. It led him to the belief that the superpower of all people is the innate creativity within. And when we work together, connect the dots, and share ideas we can create anything.

Natascha French is the CMO of MVP Interactive, a creative technology company transforming fan engagement through immersive experiences for Fortune 500 brands in sports and entertainment. With over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, she has led customer experience innovations and launched over 50 global brands.

Starting her career at CNN, Natascha has held leadership roles at top marketing and PR agencies, as well as serving as CMO of VNTANA, where she developed interactive hologram activations for brands like Lexus, Disney, and NBC. An Emory University alumna, she mentors at Startup UCLA and Stadia Ventures and is a frequent speaker at CES, AWE, and NAB.
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Natascha French is the CMO of MVP Interactive, a creative technology company transforming fan engagement through immersive experiences for Fortune 500 brands in sports and entertainment. With over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, she has led customer experience innovations and launched over 50 global brands.

Starting her career at CNN, Natascha has held leadership roles at top marketing and PR agencies, as well as serving as CMO of VNTANA, where she developed interactive hologram activations for brands like Lexus, Disney, and NBC. An Emory University alumna, she mentors at Startup UCLA and Stadia Ventures and is a frequent speaker at CES, AWE, and NAB.

Andy Hunt is Manager, Digital Innovation Lab at The Hershey Company, a global confectionery leader committed to good business by operating fairly, ethically and sustainably to make a positive impact on society.

With an engineering background, he has nearly two decades leading teams to inventive solutions that blend art, imagination, and practicality. Using broad conceptual and strategic thinking, Andy is a passionate believer in the thoughtful application of technology to solve problems.

Sten Saluveer is the Director of the Tallinn Digital Summit, an exclusive event for global leaders in politics, technology, and business, hosted by the Prime Minister of Estonia. He is also the Head of Cannes Next and Strategic Advisor at the Marché du Film at the Festival de Cannes. His interdisciplinary work spans content/media, technology, and digital policy, with a focus on AI and innovation. Sten is a PhD candidate at the University of Tokyo and directs the MiniMBA in Artificial Intelligence at the National Film School of Denmark. He has produced award-winning films, curated major events, and collaborated with top industry figures. He speaks Estonian, English, Finnish, and Japanese.

Toni Thai Sterrett is a multifaceted creator. A filmmaker, photographer, digital creative and web3 founder of Bad Grrls Creative Club. She’s a 2022 Artist In Resident at The Greene Space (NYPR/WNYC/NPR).

She’s spoken at CES, Cannes Film Festival, Consensus, Miami tech week and more. She co-produced and co-starred in the Gotham Award nominated film, August The First. She’s directed for Pantene, Clinique, Nissan, KMart, BET etc. a list of celebs & was chosen by Ava Duvernay as Vibe’s Next Female Filmmaker.

Her photography work has been recognized by Time Magazine , Revolt, Yahoo Finance, on the Apple App Store , etc. she’s also hosted conversations for Amazon, Bumble, Coindesk, Will Packer Productions, SXSW, HBO, Walmart, and Showtime.

She guest lectures at Parson’s School of Design, Columbia University’s MFA film, and SVA (School of visual arts) creative MFA programs and she’s a member of Forbes BLK & a16z’s Cultural Leadership Fund’s #CLFSquad

Charlie Grinnell is the Co-CEO of RightMetric, where he leads a team specializing in audience research, competitor benchmarking, and content analysis. Under his leadership, RightMetric has helped brands like Meta, The Home Depot, lululemon, and Red Bull uncover strategic marketing opportunities.

Charlie’s background includes roles at Red Bull, Aritzia, and Arc’teryx. In 2019, he was named to BC Business magazine’s 30 Under 30. He is a frequent speaker, sharing insights on emerging marketing trends, competitive strategy, and audience behavior.

As CEO of C2, Anick Beaulieu is at the helm of one of the most forward-thinking and award-winning business experience organizations in the world. With a deep passion for innovation and human connection, she has played a pivotal role in shaping C2’s unique approach to high-impact gatherings.

For over a decade, Anick has been redefining the boundaries of creativity and commerce, helping brands, executives, and industry leaders forge meaningful relationships and unlock new opportunities through immersive, participatory experiences. Under her leadership, C2 has pioneered Generative Experiences, a groundbreaking methodology that transforms passive audiences into active co-creators, shaping interactions that continue to evolve beyond the event itself.

In December 2022, Anick was appointed CEO of C2. She remains actively involved in Montreal’s innovation ecosystem and playing a key role in the city’s creative economy. Whether hosting global decision-makers at C2 Montréal, designing bespoke executive programs, or advising brands on the future of audience engagement, she continues to set the standard for next-generation business experiences.

Seasoned investor with 18 years of professional experience. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs with increased access to capital and transforming Canada into the world’s leading innovation economy.

As CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), Claudio leads 4,000 angel investors that have invested $1.66 billion into more than 2,000 portfolio companies.

Olivia Bell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Incrowd, an AI-powered platform that helps musicians, creators, and performers find and repurpose their best moments from video footage through clipping and natural language search-based content discovery. Her expertise spans marketing, product management, and strategy, with impactful stints at brands like Kickstarter and Toyota.

Olivia’s work with startups has been featured in The New York Times, Product Hunt, BetaList, and Vancouver Tech Journal.

Sebastian Nelson is the founder of UpTk, a leading TikTok Shop affiliate outreach & management platform. With a background in e-commerce, Sebastian started as an Amazon seller before transitioning to TikTok Shop at its launch.

After experiencing the challenges of managing and recruiting affiliates firsthand, he built UpTk to streamline the process. His platform has helped brands generate millions in GMV through automated outreach, affiliate engagement, and content strategies.

Today, Sebastian shares his expertise in TikTok Shop growth, affiliate management, and scaling brands using data-driven strategies.

Samantha Skey is Chief Executive Officer of SHE Media, a top 10 media company reaching 74M monthly unique visitors. SHE Media, including flagship brands SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, Soaps and TVLine, was acquired by Penske Media Corporation in March 2018.

In addition to the company’s owned and operated brands, the ‘SHE Media Collective’ represents one of the largest networks of independent lifestyle publishers and Creators in the US. Skey launched the SHE Media Collective in 2016 with a focus on supporting under-represented publishers and Creators. The Collective contributes millions of dollars in revenue to independent publishers annually, helping women and minority-led businesses scale both their profits and their social impact.

In 2021, Skey led the launch of SHE Media’s Meaningful Marketplaces (MMP), a community of women and minority-owned publishers and content creators. The “MMP” enables advertisers to buy media at scale from the Collective’s premium publishers, ensuring that independent media receives the economic support to thrive.

Throughout her career, Samantha has exhibited a long-standing commitment to the advancement of equity and inclusion through media. In 2023, Skey led the launch of the SHE Media Co-Lab Whole Life Health at SXSW with a star-studded line-up of experts and thought leaders who brought health innovation to this international stage, earning both a Fierce Pharma and Anthem Award.

In 2023, Skey launched the Flow Space platform for SHE Media. Flow Space is a digital and live media platform providing content, community, and commerce in service of women’s health. It has already garnered recognition, winning an Anthem and a Viddy Gold Award. Flow Space leverages the expertise and scale of the Flow Space Collective, reaching 1/3 of all women 35+ who consume health and wellness content online.

Samantha began her career in digital media and technology over 25 years ago at Interactive Imaginations, a gaming start-up that went public in 1998. She held management roles with CNET, Disney, and Alloy Inc. Prior to joining SHE Media, Skey was Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer for clean tech innovator, RecycleBank, and joined SheKnows in 2013. In 2023, Skey was selected as a finalist for Digiday’s “Leader of the Year Award.” Over the past five years, Skey has received the “Raven Award” from the Bronx Academy of Letters; the “Leadership Award” from The Sister Accord; a “Corporate Visionary Award” from Folio Magazine; and a “Hall of Femme Award” from DM News. She was named a “Woman to Watch” by Ad Age and a “Top 30 Women in Mobile Marketing” by Business Insider for two consecutive years.

Skey serves on the board of directors for The Ad Council, the World Surf League, and Acast, the number one podcasting platform in Europe. She serves on the advisory boards of Digital Ascendant, Let’s Talk Menopause and The Bronx Academy of Letters. Skey holds a BA in comparative literature from Hamilton College where she serves as chair for the Hamilton Career Network. She lives in Princeton with her husband and two children and coaches girls’ lacrosse on weekends.

Dan Burgar is a globally recognized leader in frontier technology and innovation, with a mission to shape a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future through ecosystem building, humanity and connection Based in Vancouver, a city renowned for its frontier tech talent and innovation potential, Dan has played a pivotal role in elevating the region to the global stage while fostering connections that extend far beyond its borders.

As CEO and co-founder of Frontier Collective, Dan has led initiatives that have generated over $800 million in economic impact, supported 250+ startups, and positioned Vancouver as a top-tier innovation hub. His work is redefining what it means to build ecosystems, exemplified by the ambitious vision of a 150,000+ sq ft Innovation Hub—a global epicenter for cutting-edge technologies and creative collaboration.

Dan’s influence spans continents. Co-founding Shape Immersive, he has pioneered advancements in spatial computing and VR/AR, collaborating with leading brands like Redbull, Disney, Sephora, and RTFKT Studios to push the boundaries of immersive technology, they were nominated for an Emmy-Award. His efforts have also elevated Vancouver as a global leader in 3D and frontier tech talent.

Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology & Innovation, Van Mag Power 50, BIV Top Forty Under 40 honoree, and a BC500 leader, Dan’s thought leadership is sought worldwide. He has been featured in publications like Forbes, AdAge, TechCrunch, and Fast Company, and has spoken at renowned global events such as Web Summit, Collision, SXSW, SXSW Sydney, London Tech Week, WMF – Italy, AWE, Annecy Festival, and the TED Conference.

A trusted advisor and mentor to startups and entrepreneurs, Dan is passionate about fostering diversity in tech and connecting ecosystems across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. His vision is to unite global communities and accelerate innovation that enhances life and unlocks humanity’s full potential.

Amy Peck is the Founder & CEO of EndeavorXR, a leading global XR strategy & consulting firm. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on immersive technology, the Metaverse, Web 3.0 and Blockchain. She is a recognized futurist and thought leader, and speaks globally on emerging technology and innovation. She advises Fortune 500 companies, government entities, digital media/production companies and tech startups on The Metaverse, Web3, XR strategy, tech-forward digital transformation and insights into the Future of Work.

Amy was recently named one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech for 2023 and Top 100 Women of The Future which is also being published as a book and series of NFTs. Amy is an angel investor and Venture Partner at the Capital Region XR Accelerator. Amy sits on the Board
of Advisors for multiple companies and is Co-chair of Prospera Women, a global organization supporting female-led startups. She works with universities and government agencies advising on the development of innovation hubs, accelerators and emerging technology programs.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across multiple verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale. In her work with Fortune 500 companies, she focuses on combining XR, 5G, AI, Blockchain and other emerging tech to shape
an impactful future. Amy works tirelessly to instill a positive vision of future tech and to inspire action on a global level.

She started her 25-year career as Head of Music Licensing at Polygram UK, then as Producer and Executive Producer for 100+ commercials and music videos for some of the largest artists, directors and production companies in Los Angeles. She launched Metro New York suburban markets for social commerce platform Living Social. Right before her foray into emerging technology in 2012, she led a team at J.P. Morgan Chase in launching a new product category.

Shortly thereafter, she was introduced to Virtual Reality which was the moment she decided she wanted to dedicate her time to immersive technology. Her well-honed business acumen, combined with her deep understanding of technology have propelled her to become an industry
leader.

Her own personal mission is to see technology accessible to all – fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and elevating the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Tony Parisi is a Metaverse and virtual reality pioneer, inventor, entrepreneur, author and musician. He has co-created several international 3D graphics standards and authored several books on 3D and virtual reality programming, and has served as an executive in several technology startups and large companies.

And now Tony is pursuing his first love, music, full-time. He is a composer and musician and is working on several projects. In 2023 he released the cast recording for Judgment Day, a full-length original musical, along with a collection of NFTs – the first-ever musical theater on the blockchain. Tony’s newest album, The Great Resignation, has recently been released on all major streaming platforms.

Luisa Alvarez is a dedicated champion of innovation and technology being used for public good. She is the Head of Corporate Affairs at UrbanLogiq, a Vancouver-based startup that harnesses data, technology, and AI to empower governments to make smarter, data-driven decisions.Her role is multifaceted, helping lead initiatives in sales, public relations, content strategy, and client engagement. Before transitioning to the tech sector, Luisa built a successful career as a news reporter and anchor in communities across Canada, and here in Vancouver as co-host for CTV Morning Live.

Armando is a tech entrepreneur and community builder with over 15 years of experience. He splits his time between Split, Croatia, and Silicon Valley.

As the founder of SplitX, a leading community in frontier technology, Armando has envisioned the platform as a premier hub that unites the world’s most influential leaders. SplitX fosters an environment where innovation, inspiration, and meaningful connections seamlessly converge, aligning professional success with personal well-being.

A dedicated athlete since the age of 10, Armando applies the same discipline to his ventures. To him, SplitX is more than just a business—it’s his legacy, created to leave a lasting impact.

Earlier in his career, he was part of the team that developed one of the first 3D operating system interfaces. With expertise in spatial computing and frontier technology, Armando leads global strategic startup initiatives, continuously contributing to innovation in the tech industry.

Gregg Katano is Founder and CEO of Cosmos Collab, a consultancy that explores and demystifies emerging tech and media to create solutions for companies looking to navigate the ever-changing business landscape. Gregg is also Head of Business Development and Marketing for STYLY, the leading spatial computing company in Japan.

Additionally, Gregg contributes to various professional organizations in entertainment, enterprise, and academia. Notable positions include, Executive Committee Member and Chair of Events for the Emerging Media Programming Peer Group of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (‘TV Academy’); Chair, Sports Video Group (SVG) ‘NEXT’ ‘AI, XR, and Beyond’; Advisory Member / Judge, SXSW ‘Startup Pitch’, Founding Advisory Board Member of the Cal State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA); Co-Vice Chair of the Producers Guild of America ‘New Media Council’.

Throughout his career, Gregg has been involved in many significant milestone moments as both
an entrepreneur and through companies that were pushing the limits at the intersection of technology, media, and business. In 1998, Gregg launched, Digital Trading Post, the very first digital artist agency. He demonstrated the viability of fractional content as production platforms were becoming more robust and affordable and the internet was becoming exponentially faster. Gregg would then go on to launch one of the first high-definition studios, ‘Momentum’, to support the transition from standard def to high def. As stereoscopic 3D began to heat up, Gregg produced the first high-definition 3D television episode, ‘Medium’, and produce some of the most commercially successful live 3D events, ESPN’s, ‘3D X-Games: The Movie, Red Bull’s 3D Rampage, and Foo Fighters ‘Wasting Light’ 3D.

When virtual reality emerged onto the scene, Gregg saw the potential and accepted the role as Head of Business Strategy and Marketing for one of the very first and leading producers of Google Cardboard. Following years evangelizing ‘Cardboard’ and the importance of distribution, Gregg then headed up U.S. business strategy and operations for Hologate, helping it to become the world’s leading developer of VR location-based entertainment systems, which can be found across 23 countries worldwide.

Gregg’s mission is to bring together his breadth of experience and knowledge, his tireless drive to seek out what’s “next” in emerging technologies, and his extensive professional network to support individuals and companies create meaningful connection and opportunities.

Emma Lembke Co-Founder and Executive Director, LogOff Movement is a 22-year-old youth digital advocate seeking to spread digital consciousness and integrate youth voices in conversations regarding tech. In addition to her advocacy efforts, Lembke is a second-year political science major at Washington University in St Louis. Lembke is the Founder of LOG OFF– a youth movement founded in 2020 to uplift and empower youth to tackle the complexities of social media and its impact on younger generations. As a youth-led movement, LOG OFF provides an often an overlooked and critical perspective on social media by leveraging and empowering the underrepresented experts in the field– Generation Z. Additionally, Lembke Co-Founded Tech(nically) Politics in 2021– a youth lobbying campaign dedicated to pushing forth Big Tech regulation. Her efforts have been covered by numerous media outlets including the New York Times, CBS, MTV, NHK, The Hill, and Bloomberg. Lembke hopes to continue exploring ways to make the digital world safer for young people through political and social action.

Dug Song is co-founder and former chairman & CEO of Duo Security, Michigan’s first tech unicorn and multibillion venture-backed acquisition. As a founder and funder, Dug is a champion for growing community wealth — economic, social, cultural, and environmental — to build a more just and inclusive future for all.

Dug is heavily involved in the global startup community and fostering entrepreneurship in Michigan as an active investor, advisor, and board member. He is co-founder/chair of the Michigan Founders Fund, helping entrepreneurs turn business success into positive community impact, and serves on the boards of the Detroit Regional Chamber and the US Department of Commerce’s National Advisory Council for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, with a focus on racial justice and economic equity.

In 2020, Dug and his wife started the Song Foundation to invest in the innovative people and organizations improving the quality of life for all in Southeast Michigan. Song also serves on the executive board of the Wallace House Center for Journalists, and on the national advisory board for Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan.