Future Creative Operations Leaders Program

The Future Creative Operations Leaders Program gives young Creative Ops professionals the opportunity to engage and network with their community through attending the event free of charge. We want to see our community flourish, and what better way to achieve this than by investing in the leaders of tomorrow.

If you, or any of your team, qualify for the program we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Meet creative ops professionals in New York for this year's Creative Operations event – 25+ expert speakers, real-world case studies, and future-ready insights.


In a world driven by speed, scale, and more recently, AI - does creativity still have room to breathe?

At Creative Operations Summit New York 2026, explore why Creative Matters more than ever. As businesses race toward efficiency and automation, we ask the big questions:

I lead the Creative Operations team at Balsam Brands. My work is all about helping creative teams operate at their best by making things more efficient, scalable, and strategic. But to me, operational excellence isn’t just about systems and workflows—it’s also about building a culture of empathy and trust. I once surprised the Creative team with Halloween Trivia while dressed in a hot dog costume during our seasonal peak of peaks (photo available upon request). When people feel seen and connected, the work elevates and gets faster – even better if you can give them a moment to laugh.

We’ve all Heard it – People, Process, and Technology – but What Does it Really Mean When it Comes to Building a Strong, Sustainable DAM Strategy?

The panel members discuss the relative merits of common responses and share practical ways to bring teams together, streamline workflows, and choose the right tools that support identified goals - not complicate them.

Panel advice: