The Future of Creativity & AI

Founder, FugazAI

Jake has over 10 years of digital experience working with large  brands in NZ and globally and has developed a strong understanding of market and technology trends. He has a unique ability to identify and analyse emerging technologies and their potential impact on society and business. From AI to streaming services and beyond, Jake is well-versed in a wide range of media consumption behaviours and cutting-edge technologies.

 

Senior UX Designer, Google

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Jake has been with Google for 13 years. He has worked on transitioning agencies from Adobe Flash to HTML5 Rich Media Ads, designed tools for Privacy and Security, and founded projects as part of Google's Area 120 startup incubator. Most recently Jake has been working on AI Fitness and AI Coding Agent applications. In his spare time, he enjoys using AI to envision home renovations and plan his next vacation.

Chief Digital Officer, MBM

Emily is a passionate digital leader with 20 years industry experience spanning NZ, US and global export.  Emily has been at MBM New Zealand for 7 years, fueling the alchemy of talent and product to future-proof client business and deliver creative and effective digital experiences. She recently attended SXSW in Austin Texas  - the world's biggest convergence of tech, creativity and culture and will share her insights.

Creative | Founder, Matter Studio

Matter Studio is one of the world's first hybrid AI content studios. Involved in commercial photography for 24 years, Heath has produced work for some of NZ and Australia's most recognised brands and agencies. Heath was an early mover in applying AI to professional image production - building on the conviction that creative craft and expertise matter more in the AI era, not less. He writes and speaks on AI imagery's practical, ethical, and legal realities, and its implications for the creative industry.