Events Creative Operations Summit New York 2026 Track 2 From Problem to Platform

How Creative Leaders Decide What Tech Really Matters

Creative teams have more technology available than ever before.
But more tools don’t mean better outcomes.

In a market full of ‘AI-powered’ promises and constant innovation, the real challenge isn’t access to technology; it’s knowing what you actually need and why.

This panel brings the conversation back to first principles:

What are the real business problems we’re trying to solve? And how should technology, AI, and tools fit into a broader, effective ecosystem?

Bringing together senior leaders at different stages of their tech journey, this discussion will explore how organisations are:

  • Defining and aligning on real business needs before investing in tech
  • Cutting through market noise to make smarter, more strategic decisions
  • Balancing innovation with practicality and long-term value
  • Building tech ecosystems that are scalable, sustainable, and actually used

Expect an honest, in-depth conversation grounded in real-world experience, including what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how leaders are shaping their next phase of investment.

The focus: moving from reactive tool-buying to intentional, outcome-driven strategy.

Display Date and Time
June 16, 2:00 PM EDT
Track
2
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Speaker Groups
Moderators
Individual Course Speaker
Events Event Speaker Julia Arenson 2025
Events Event Speaker Emma Turner - CO
Programmatic Date Range
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Session Title
From Problem to Platform