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Diego de la Maza, Head of Production at Deutsch LA, leads teams responsible for broadcast, film, content, experiential, and print production.

He previously served as director of US content production at R/GA, working with brands such as Samsung, Google, and Netflix. Diego has produced award-winning work, including the Emmy-winning "Love Has No Labels" and the Hear What You Want film series for Beats by Dre.

Alana Mitnick Ficalora is an award-winning producer with 15+ years of experience working alongside top brands and agencies. Passionate about using creativity as a force for good, she’s always seeking innovative ways to weave social impact and sustainability into her projects. Alana co-hosts the podcast Missed Opportunities for Good, where she highlights brands and individuals making a meaningful impact. 

Creative & Fashion Enthusiast Kim Maxwell is a published author, former fashion stylist, and a multifaceted, resourceful leader with a passion for managing projects, teams, and sample operations in both digital and traditional marketing and advertising. She currently serves as the Creative Lead for Stitch Fix, where she manages sample operations for creative production and product imaging. In this role, Kim oversees all aspects of the sample workflow, including partnerships, timelines, and milestones.

Alison Hicks is Associate Professor of Library and Information Studies in the Department of Information Studies at University College, London (UCL), UK. Prior to returning to the UK, Alison worked as an academic librarian in the United States for over a decade. Alison received her PhD in Library and Information Science from the Swedish School of Library and Information Science, Borås, Sweden. She also holds an MSIS from the University of Texas, Austin, USA, and an MA in French and Spanish from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

Salman Rizvi brings over two decades of experience in the Experience pillar, specializing in digital transformations. He currently is RVP Solutions Consulting for Digital Experience and leads the global Presales Digital Experience solution consultants, driving innovative solutions for business growth and customer satisfaction. As Experience Business Evangelist at OpenText, Salman wore multiple hats, including Chief Architect and Value Engineer, providing strategic leadership in Professional Services.

As a Solutions Engineer at Canto, I specialize in delivering tailored Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions, drawing on over 6 years of experience in SaaS product development and deployment. My expertise is backed by certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Prompt Engineering through the Project Management Institute and Vanderbilt University. I excel in LATAM Spanish sales, ensuring effective, global client engagement across diverse industries and cultures. 

With over a decade of experience leading high-performing sales and pre-sales teams, James Chan is an accomplished executive known for driving organizational growth and innovation in the SaaS industry. Currently serving as the Vice President of Global Sales at Canto, James plays a pivotal role in expanding the company's reach and enhancing customer experience through strategic sales initiatives and rigorous pre-sales processes.