Jonathan Stokkland is the Digitisation Coordinator at the Powerhouse Museum, where he manages the capture of an extraordinarily diverse collection of objects that spans from the microscopic cultures of penicillin to the monumental power of the Apollo F-1 rocket engine. He brings a unique cross-disciplinary expertise to this role, combining over a decade of experience in high-end commercial production with a Master of Photomedia and a foundation in software development.

Nick Kleindienst is a dynamic leader in the cultural sector, driving strategic transformation across Australia’s most iconic institutions. With deep expertise in collection operations, digitisation, and stakeholder engagement, Nick has led large-scale infrastructure projects, built high-performing teams, and delivered innovative digital access solutions. His career spans museums, galleries, and publishing, blending operational precision with creative vision.

With over 25 years of proven success leading major Digital Asset Management (DAM) initiatives for clients such as Tourism Australia, Austrade and Museum Victoria, Geoff Byrne is a trusted authority in delivering complex, high-impact solutions. Valued for his expertise and personal approach, Geoff builds lasting partnerships, providing strategic guidance and ongoing support that help clients achieve their goals with confidence and clarity. 

Claire Small is the Head of Creative, Programme Partnerships at BBC Studios, bringing over 20 years of experience in the international media industry. In her current role, she leads the creative and editorial direction of major global projects, crafting compelling narratives that spotlight the most pressing issues shaping our world. A storyteller at heart, Claire specialises in producing emotive, thought-provoking films for organisations at the forefront of global change.

Patrizia Bertini is Managing Partner at Euler Associates, where she transforms regulatory complexity into competitive advantage. She helps organisations operationalise compliance, embedding AI governance, GDPR, and accessibility directly into product development to turn obligation into opportunity.

Shannon Duncan is the Chief of Staff for DoorDash Marketing, partnering with leadership to drive strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. She helps translate high-level vision into clear priorities, streamlined processes, and measurable impact across the organization.

Andrew Swinand is currently CEO of ITG—the world’s leading, independent, AI-enabled agile content company. ITG’s Content Marketing Platform (CMP), Storyteq, is a Gartner Leader in both CMP and Digital Asset Management (DAM). With over 250 global clients and 2,100 employees, ITG is helping brands realize the promise of AI by simplifying the complicated, automating the tedious, and creating the beautiful. 

Bal leads Digital Works Group’s Content Supply Chain practice. A strategic leader and executive consultant with over 20 years’ experience across content operations, marketing technology and business model modernisation, he helps organisations connect people, process, partners and platforms to drive efficiency, scalability and measurable value.

Dr. Caroline Morris is the Managing Director of Content at Heritage Werks, the heritage agency of record for major companies, brands and professional sports teams. An academic by training, she spent the first part of her career in history as a professor and scholar, working at the College of William & Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University and Winona State University.