Ben is R&D lead for Data Mesh and Semantic Infrastructure at AstraZeneca he is responsible for the application of graph technology in support of Information Discovery. He is focused on delivering FAIR Data-centric architecture to create multimodal integrated data sets to enable exploration and reuse of pre-clinical, clinical and Real World Evidence data.

Carla is the Head of Design Operations at Skyscanner, with over a decade of experience in operations. She has successfully scaled a boutique design agency from a team of 10 to 100 and played a pivotal role in expanding Skyscanner’s in-house brand team. Carla specialises in resource management for creative teams, blending strategic planning with a genuine passion for cultivating strong team cultures.

Bruce has a lengthy history in the museum field including time at Second Story Interactive Studios, six years as the CIO / Director of Technology at the Denver Art Museum, Nearlife (an MIT media-lab startup), and the New England Aquarium.

Nathan VanderByl is the Global Head of Operations for the LEGO account at Publicis Groupe. With over 15 years of experience steering complex creative projects, programmes, portfolios, and operations at leading, award-winning agencies across Australia and the UK, Nathan currently leads operational strategy and transformation within LEGO’s global marketing ecosystem. His focus includes cross-market delivery excellence, data-driven media innovation, and integrated campaign execution at scale.

Gareth Chilton is the founder of ManMachine, a consultancy specializing in MarTech for Creative and Marketing Operations. With over 20 years in business transformation and two successful exits, he helps businesses integrate people, process, and technology. Gareth’s passion is making digital adoption seamless for agencies and clients alike, optimizing their MarTech stacks and operational efficiency. His experience spans diverse marketing and consumer tech sectors on both agency and client side, managing digital projects for startups and blue-chip clients globally.

Venessa is a renowned design leader, speaker, and problem solver who specialises in creating experiences that meet business and customer needs. With a proven track record of building design practices and teams for brands such as Vodafone, Rightmove, and UK tech unicorn Cazoo, she is currently the Global UX Director at Dye & Durham. Through her blog, Venessa shares her invaluable insights and learnings on UX and design leadership.