Based in Germany Simon Meyer is a German film director, cinematographer, and editor who has recently expanded his expertise into AI filmmaking. He works at the intersection of traditional film and emerging technology, creating AI-generated content and exploring new visual approaches using artificial intelligence. Over the past year, Simon has focused on experimenting with AI tools, producing a range of AI-led advertising and visual work. He also shares his knowledge with othe

Based in Germany  Shamila Lengsfeld is a German-Iranian director, screenwriter, and AI filmmaker. She is an Adobe Ambassador, Creative Partner at InVideo.io , and Creative Director at LEaT con, where she works on AI-led broadcast and future workflows. Her work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into filmmaking, both as a creative tool and a production process, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and new storytelling possibilities. She also conducts masterclass

Based in Canada Julien Vallée and Eve Duhamel are a director duo, popularly known as Vallée Duhamel. They work across film, video art, and advertising, combining live-action, CGI, and AI-led techniques. Their practice focuses on blending traditional craft with new technology to create visually driven storytelling. Their work is known for a distinctive visual style that combines structured design with experimental elements, often creating layered narratives that play with real

Based in Mumbai Tajdar Junaid is an Oscar-nominated multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, and producer based between Kolkata and Mumbai. He works across films, documentaries, independent music and advertising, bringing together Indian and international influences, with over a decade of experience across cinema, live performances, and collaborations. His debut album ‘What Colour Is Your Raindrop’ (2013) was listed among Rolling Stone India’s top albums of the year. His

Based in Kolkata  Kaushiki Chakraborty is one of the leading voices in Hindustani classical music today, known for her command over khayal, thumri, dadra, and devotional forms like bhajans. Trained in the Patiala gharana, a style of Hindustani music, she combines strong classical foundations with a contemporary approach to reach wider audiences. She is also the founder of initiatives like Music & Us, a digital platform that blends the traditional guru-shishya learning style w

Based in Bangalore Umma Saini is a Global Brand & Creative Leader. Currently she is  the Director of Creative & Content at PhonePe, where she leads brand storytelling and content strategy for one of India’s largest fintech platforms. Previously, she served as Chief Creative Officer at Schbang, shaping integrated, digital-first campaigns at scale. A graduate in Mass Media from University of Mumbai, Umma began her journey in advertising soon after college and has since built a

Based in Mumbai Vineet Mahajan is the Creative Director at OpenAI and the Founder of Viem Collective. A highly awarded creative professional, he is known for blending strong artistic sensibilities with strategic thinking, bringing a distinctive visual and narrative depth to his work. A Bachelor of Fine Arts by training, Vineet began his career in advertising with a deeply visual approach to storytelling. Over the years, he has built an expansive body of work across leading ag

Based in Bangalore Shyam Kumar K is the Senior Brand Manager at KRAFTON Inc. India, a leading video game publishing and holding company. A marketing professional with a strong foundation in brand strategy, his work is centered on culturally relevant storytelling, fostering deep community engagement, and positioning gaming as a mainstream entertainment category in India. With an early interest in media and advertising, he began his journey as an intern at Leo Burnett. His care

Based in Bangalore  Ashish Mishra is the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, with over 22 years of experience in marketing. He has built and scaled brands across diverse industries, with a strong focus on driving growth and shaping modern brand narratives. At ACKO, he has played a key role in the company’s rapid expansion. His experience spans both agency and client-side roles. On the agency front, he worked with leading networks such as DDB Mudra Group and Lowe Lintas, where he

Based in Canada Max Geraldo is the Chief Creative Officer at GUT Toronto. With over 20 years of experience, he is one of the most awarded Brazilian creatives of his generation, having worked across leading agencies in Brazil, the United States, and Canada. He began his career in Brazil, working at agencies including JWT, AlmapBBDO, DM9DDB, Lew’Lara\TBWA, and FCB. While leading the creative team at FCB Brazil, the agency became one of the three most awarded in the country in 2

Based in Bangalore Pratik Shetty is the Vice President – Growth and Marketing at Flipkart, where he leads the brand’s growth charter and integrated marketing strategy across one of India’s largest and most influential digital commerce platforms. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Pratik began his career with Mondelēz International, where he spent several formative years building some of India’s most iconic FMCG brands. As a Brand Manager, he was responsible for end-to-end brand strate

Based in Dubai Manasvi Gosalia is the Founder and Executive Producer at Déjàvu, an international film production and post-production company, and one of the key names in the Middle East’s advertising film ecosystem. With a career rooted in craft and scale, he has built Déjàvu into one of the region’s leading production houses, known for delivering high-quality, award-winning work across global brands and agencies. Born in Mumbai and raised in the Middle East, Gosalia began hi

Based in the UK Emma de la Fosse is a Creative Leader and Creative Consultant at The Effectiveness Partnership, with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Widely regarded as one of the foremost female creative leaders, she has built a career defined by innovative, multi award-winning work across disciplines, both individually and as a Chief Creative Officer. Her work spans brand, digital, customer experience, and PR, with a consistent focus on using creativity to drive

Based in USA Bianca Guimaraes is a Founding Partner and Executive Creative Director at Mischief USA, known for creating culturally impactful work that pushes both brands and conversations forward. Her portfolio spans campaigns that have reshaped how global brands engage with audiences and address complex social issues. Her work has earned over 100 international awards, establishing her as a distinctive creative voice in the global advertising landscape. She began her career i

Based in Dubai Ali Rez is the Chief Creative Officer at IMPACT BBDO Group for MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan), widely regarded as one of the most awarded creative leaders in the region. Under his leadership, IMPACT BBDO has achieved exceptional global recognition—winning 39 Agency or Network of the Year titles in just three years, ranking among the world’s top agencies, and delivering significant business growth alongside creative excellence. His work has earn

Based in Mumbai Nitin Saini is the Vice President of Marketing at Mondelēz India and a member of the India Country Leadership Team, where he leads the marketing mandate across one of India’s most iconic snacking portfolios. Nitin holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from IIT Delhi, and is widely recognised for building brands that combine global scale with local cultural relevance. A Mondelēz veteran with over two decades at the company, Nitin

Based in Mumbai Shivani Prabhakar is the Head of Brand Strategy at Yash Raj Films, where she works at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and brand-building within one of India’s most influential entertainment studios. With over 18 years of experience across entertainment, beauty, and lifestyle, she has built and led brands across film, media, and consumer businesses. She holds a certification in Strategic Management from Harvard University. Before joining Yash Raj Fil

Based in Mumbai Binda Dey is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Knight Riders Sports, and IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, bringing over two decades of experience across sports, media, and entertainment. She leads global marketing for the franchise, spanning brand, content, digital, licensing, and merchandising across its IPL and international teams, and has played a key role in shaping KKR into a globally recognised sports and entertainment brand. Early in her career, she w

Based in Mumbai Darshana Shah is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Aditya Birla Capital. A marketing, digital, and customer experience leader, she brings over 25 years of cross-industry impact spanning financial services, health insurance, retail, and technology. At Aditya Birla Capital she provides strategic direction and leadership for brand and marketing across omnichannel consumer touchpoints.  A Harvard Business School alum of the Senior Executive Leadership Program i

Based in Delhi  Aparna Kumar Ahuja is the EVP & Head of Corporate Brand & Communications at Jindal Steel, where she leads the company’s brand, reputation, and strategic communications agenda. With over three decades of experience, she brings expertise in business strategy, reputation management, marketing communications, crisis preparedness, and stakeholder engagement, playing a key role in shaping a company’s narrative and growth. Drawn to public relations early on for its b

Based in Bangalore Anindita Veluri is the Director of Marketing at Adobe India. A sales and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience, she has built her career at the intersection of technology, business, and creativity, holding leadership roles across both sales and marketing functions. At Adobe, she leads marketing for India, focusing on driving brand, growth, and customer engagement. Prior to Adobe, Veluri held leadership roles at Deloitte and IBM, where she

Based in Mumbai Hephzibah Pathak is the Executive Chairperson of Ogilvy India, where she leads its strategic direction, growth, and transformation agenda. Having been with the agency for almost three decades, she is known for her deep client focus and has been a trusted partner to many of Ogilvy’s key clients. Over this time, she has played a defining role in shaping the agency’s evolution—driving category-defining work and contributing significantly to its growth, culture, a

Based in USA Joe Sciarrotta is the Deputy Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy USA, where he helps lead the agency’s creative output across its global network. Since joining Ogilvy in 2000, he has played a key role in driving both creative excellence and business growth, contributing to the network’s continued recognition as one of the world’s most awarded agency groups. He began his career in advertising and went on to build a strong reputation as a creative leader, eventually j

Based in Mumbai Misha is a Mumbai-based Director and Co-founder of Amok Films. With a diverse professional background, she has worked across leading networks such as Channel V, Turner International, Disney, and Red Bull Media House. Her experience spans directing content for both broadcast television and digital platforms, covering fiction and non-fiction across a wide range of genres including music, kids, travel, lifestyle, sports, and youth. Some of her notable advertising