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Abby is one of Australia's most active thought leaders for Creative Operations and the in-house marketing community.

As Head of the In-House Agency Council (IHAC), she leads Australasia's only industry body that provides a community for in-house operations, creatives, media and tech experts to share best practices and elevate the impact of in-housing across the region.

Photographer and Motion & Post Production Manager at IKEA, spearheading teams to enhance global marketing and communication efforts. With a robust background in development and communications, he has effectively crafted innovative visual solutions and mentoring teams. 

Additionally, Anders has initiated AI projects at IKEA and is an active member of IKEA's AI strategic group and working group.

Tosha Brown is an experienced Design Lead and Operations Consultant who has 15 years of experience in Design and has consulted for IBM, Salesforce, and others. She is passionate about communicating the value of Design, blazing paths into the unknown for the good of her teams and helping people achieve more together. She currently is a digital nomad frequently connecting with colleagues and friends in cities all over the world but currently based in her home state of Ohio.

Cara is a global experience lead at bp, specialising in content strategy and design. She leads content for the experience design discipline within bp. With over 25 years’ experience in the content and marketing industry, she began her career as an advertising copywriter, moving into strategy over 10 years ago.

Tarik is a leader in crafting immersive experiences that transcend traditional formats. An award-winning VR filmmaker with a background in advertising, he brings a unique perspective to creating compelling narratives across VR, AR, and experiential activations.

His acclaimed VR travel series, "Escape Now," exemplifies his ability to transport audiences globally. At Overview Collective, Tarik leads creative efforts, partnering with diverse clients – from established brands to startups – to develop impactful campaigns that foster deeper audience connection.

A results-driven Digital Asset Management Specialist who is dedicated to harnessing the power of data to improve DAM operations. Specialises in asset lifecycle, AI integrations for asset tagging and classification, and enhancing user engagement through personalised asset discovery experiences. Vikas's approach is grounded in a deep understanding of both technology and user needs, ensuring that DAM systems are not only efficient but also user-friendly.

Emily is the Director of Digital Marketing at Great Southern Wood Preserving. The company is best known as the maker of YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine. YellaWood® brand products are easily identifiable by a distinctive yellow tag and have long been recognized by consumers, professional builders, architects and specifiers for quality and dependability. Emily oversees all digital efforts including website design, social media, project management platform integration and DAM implementation.