Tamika Young leads global marketing, brand, and communications strategy at Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. She shapes how the brand connects with daters across cultures and oversees One More Hour, Hinge's social impact initiative supporting in-person connection among young adults. Tamika is passionate about how global tech brands can positively influence culture and build a future centered on deeper, more meaningful relationships.

Erica Vlahinos is a founding member of OpenAI's New York Go-to-Market team, partnering with Fortune 500 companies and enterprise organizations to deploy practical, results-oriented AI within their businesses. She has dedicated her career to new and first-to-market technologies, helping companies gain a competitive advantage as early adopters at the forefront of artificial intelligence.

Maneesh Goyal is a pioneering force in experiential marketing, recognized for his creativity and leadership in shaping how brands connect with audiences through experience. As President & Executive Chairman of Interluxe Group, he oversees a portfolio that spans experiential agencies and acclaimed New York hospitality venues including Temple Bar and Passerine. His work consistently bridges creative vision and operational rigor, and he has been featured in Fast Company and Adweek for his contributions to the industry.

Jamie Cooper leads global communications and cultural programs at Bacardi for some of the world's most iconic spirits brands, including BACARDÍ rum, GREY GOOSE vodka, and PATRÓN tequila. She specializes in forging partnerships that connect brands to culture in bold, authentic ways—from PATRÓN x The GRAMMYs to The GREY GOOSE Hotel starring Zoe Saldana. Recognized by Billboard as one of its 2025 Power Players, Jamie has built an award-winning track record of delivering innovative, boundary-breaking communications strategies.

Nick Loui co-founded PeakMetrics, an AI-powered narrative intelligence company trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. His team helps organizations detect and respond to deceptive online activity—including synthetic media, coordinated bot networks, and damaging narratives—before they escalate into real-world risk. Named to PRWeek's 40 Under 40, Nick is a leading voice on how AI is reshaping the information landscape and what it means for brand protection and communications.

Austin Connor leads Autumn Communications' experiential division, designing programs that drive meaningful earned media, creator content, and social impact through physical experiences. He has overseen marquee activations for partners including Amazon, Bvlgari, Fresh, and Princess Cruises, growing the experiential business more than 40% year over year. Austin is focused on what's next for the discipline—hybrid physical-digital experiences, localized activations, and real-time ROI measurement.

Andrew Dawson spearheads the development of AI strategies at Edelman, helping clients integrate cutting-edge solutions into their communications efforts. With deep expertise in social platform dynamics, crisis communications, and applied AI—including hands-on involvement with releases from Google and Meta—Andrew brings a sharp perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way brands engage, protect reputation, and drive results.

Jordan Saxemard leads global brand, marketing, and digital strategy at Sol de Janeiro, one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the world. With more than 20 years of international leadership across luxury goods, technology, and CPG, he brings deep expertise in brand building, commercial strategy, and global market expansion. Jordan's perspective spans six continents and reflects a rare combination of creative ambition and operational scale.

Monica Caponigro is the Managing Director of Bobbie, the newly launched influencer and creator marketing agency under the Stagwell umbrella. With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of digital storytelling, creator strategy, and brand marketing, she has led award-winning campaigns for major brands and built enterprise-wide influencer programs that drive measurable impact. At Bobbie, Monica oversees strategy, client growth, and creative development for the next generation of creator marketing.

Dasha Zhivaykina leads the conception and delivery of high-impact brand experiences at Polar Black for global luxury and lifestyle clients including Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and David Yurman. With over 15 years of experience in experiential production and creative event strategy, she specializes in translating brand narratives into immersive environments—from fashion shows and experiential dinners to large-scale cultural moments. Dasha is known for balancing creative vision with operational precision to produce experiences that foster emotional connection and cultural relevance.

Ted Raad is the Founder and CEO of Trend Companies, a multi-division leader in the creator economy dedicated to helping creators and brands unlock their full potential. Since launching Trend Management in 2019 with a roster of three creators, Ted has grown the company into a dynamic platform spanning talent management, athlete representation, and social strategy. Through strategic innovation and impactful brand partnerships, Ted and his team empower talent to scale their businesses and achieve long-term success in an evolving digital landscape.

Leilani Han is the Executive Director of Commerce at Wirecutter, the product-recommendation site owned by The New York Times, where she drives the partnership strategy that serves readers off-platform and fuels year-over-year revenue growth. With more than a dozen years in the affiliate space spanning advertiser, network, and publisher roles, she brings a rare cross-industry perspective to growing Wirecutter's core affiliate business and strategic partnerships while staying true to the site's reader-first mission.

Carina Ertl is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tourneau | Bucherer USA, where she leads the integration and rebranding of two iconic watch retailers under a single banner representing the future of luxury timepieces and fine jewelry. She oversees all facets of marketing, public relations, and digital platforms, bringing deep expertise in digital-first brand growth strategies that bridge performance and brand building. Carina's perspective on the evolving CMO role—rooted in consumer-centric digital strategy—drives measurable business growth across the luxury retail landscape.

Aya Elamroussi is the Director of Communications at Hachette Book Group, where she leads internal and external communications strategy, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and brand expression across platforms. She oversees executive communications, corporate social responsibility messaging, and digital communications while advancing the company's mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, and entertainment. A seasoned journalist and former CNN reporter, Aya brings a deep commitment to storytelling and strategic communications excellence.

Coltrane Curtis is the Founder and Managing Partner of Team Epiphany, a globally recognized culture-first marketing and experiential agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Founded in 2004—well before the rise of social media—Team Epiphany pioneered a new model for influencer and culture-driven marketing, and today partners with leading global brands including Delta, Nike, Jordan Brand, and Coca-Cola. Ad Age named Team Epiphany both Small Agency of the Year and Experiential Agency of the Year in 2024.

Mark Anderson is the Director of Creative Intelligence at Dolphin, where he incorporates emerging AI technologies into pioneering creative expressions. An award-winning advertising copywriter and earned media specialist, Mark has spent nearly thirty years on the frontiers of technology and creativity, bringing deep experience from roles at industry-leading agencies to his current work at the intersection of AI and creative strategy.

Nick Lafferty is the Head of Growth Marketing at Profound, where he was the first marketing hire and is building the function from the ground up. He brings sharp expertise in scaling growth engines for high-trajectory companies, having previously led growth marketing at Loom through its acquisition by Atlassian.

Kayla Lee has built Autumn Communications' affiliate practice into a true growth engine that complements and strengthens PR, achieving over 155% year-over-year revenue growth and supporting more than 40 active clients. She specializes in the future of conversion-led storytelling and data-driven, pay-for-performance models that are reshaping how brands evaluate earned media. Kayla's work sits at the intersection of traditional affiliate, performance PR, and organic influencer—helping teams unlock stronger coverage and clearer ROI across the funnel.

Sophie Toporoff is the Senior Director of North America Partnerships at Linkby, a global performance PR platform that helps brands scale editorial coverage while measuring real performance outcomes. With a background spanning traditional PR and affiliate marketing, she works at the intersection of media, partnerships, and commerce—collaborating with brands and agencies to bring greater measurability to modern PR strategies and turn editorial coverage into trackable results.

Anne de Graaf is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Heineken USA, where she leads internal and external communications, brand PR, public affairs, and the sustainability and responsibility agenda. She brings a global perspective shaped by leadership roles across the Heineken Group, including serving as Corporate Affairs Director for Heineken Cambodia and leading global economic policy and strategic engagement at Heineken's Amsterdam headquarters.