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Juan Montes is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the American Museum of Natural History. He is focused on using technology, both the most innovative and the tried and true, to help the museum fulfill its mission, which is to discover, interpret and disseminate knowledge about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a program of scientific research, education and exhibition.  The museum has over 200 researchers on staff, a degree-granting graduate school and a world-class collection.

Matt has over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving growth in B2B software companies. He specializes in innovative solutions that help businesses align internal operations, streamline workflows, and accelerate growth. For the past 5 years, Matt has navigated the complex intersection of digital asset management and product information technologies, working with hundreds of brands to scale internal operations across the evolving landscape of retail & ecommerce. Prior to Canto, Matt was the Chief Revenue Officer at Image Relay.

Laura Winson, CEO of Zebedee Talent, a global leading talent agency representing models, influencers and actors with disabilities, visible differences and gender diversity. Under her leadership, Zebedee secures thousands of opportunities for their talent each year, helping varied clients from Gucci to Google to unlock their inclusive marketing potential. Named as a British Fashion Council Changemaker, Grazia's Influential Women in Fashion, and a Fellow with Vogue College, her passion for social justice has been instrumental in driving industry change.

Robin brings over 30 years of cross industry experience in technology, consumer products, and retail to her work. She helps individuals and organizations bridge the gaps to achieve as they navigate change. As a Media Therapist, Robin helps organizations relieve the disorder and chaos associated with Digital Asset Management (DAM), Media Asset Management (MAM), Product Information Management (PIM), and data management projects.

Marianne is a passionate design leader who often sees the world as a system of connections—whether it’s people, processes, or challenges. She loves figuring out how everything fits together and breaking down complex problems into simpler systems that actually work. If something isn’t flowing the way it should, she’s all about collaborating to find solutions and making things better.

Shruti Pandey is Product Manager for E-commerce Data at Mattel, where she leads consumer analytics and digital experience initiatives. Previously at Gopuff, she pioneered LLM-based solutions for enhanced search experiences and led significant improvements in consumer shopping features. Her diverse experience spans roles at industry leaders including Amazon's Alexa team and Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she drove data-driven transformation projects.

Riley Coleman (they/them) is a human-centred design veteran who's on a mission to rapidly increase AI literacy with a focus on responsible innovation. 

Riley's impact-driven career spans 10 years creating behaviour change programs in the not-for-profit sector, including a harm minimisation program that won awards from both International Red Cross and United Nations.