Kai Zenner is Head of Office and Digital Policy Advisor to MEP Axel Voss (European People’s Party) in the European Parliament. While his main focus lies on AI and data policy, he also advocates for a values-based EU digital strategy and the adherence to Good Governance principles. Zenner is a 'Fellow of Practice' at the TUM Think Tank, a member of the 'OECD.AI Network of Experts' and part of the World Economic Forum’s 'AI Governance Alliance'. In 2023, he was named Best Assistant in the European Parliament and ranked 13th in Politico’s “Power 40” class. In 2024, he received the European AI Award from EAIF, and in 2025, Euronews listed him among the “14 Movers and Shakers to Watch in Tech Policy”. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Digital Resilience in an Unstable World: Reclaiming Europe’s Strategic Autonomy 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Europe’s digital future is no longer a question of innovation but of survival. As geopolitical tensions rise and critical dependencies deepen, digital resilience becomes the currency of sovereignty. This session explores how Europe and the world can rethink governance, build strategic autonomy, and secure core technologies without falling into the traps of protectionism or fragmentation. A call for vision, realism, and bold reforms in the digital age.

Daniela Boquete Tudesco is a senior leader in the global streaming industry with 20 years’ experience across product strategy, partnerships, and digital transformation. As Senior Director, Partnerships at Paramount, she has led landmark launches of Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Channel 5 in the UK and Europe. Recognised among Paramount’s top 5% performers, Daniela holds an Executive MBA from London Business School and is a mentor and advocate for women’s leadership and diversity in media and technology. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The Expansion Flywheel: Product Decisions that Compound 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: From USA to the Globe: The Expansion Flywheel spotlights product decisions aligned with strategy to unlock innovative growth. Define a market thesis, positioning and success scorecard. Build partnerships to pioneer new markets with confidence. Then use pricing and local payment mix to balance reach and unit economics. Decide when to adapt vs. aggregate for relevance and brand strength. Finally, operationalise research, rapid testing, and support.

Renita Kalhorn is an executive coach who’s worked with 1,500+ clients in 40 countries, from Fortune 500 executives and Inc 5000 entrepreneurs to start-up founders and US military Special Forces. Passionate about unlocking human potential in an era of exponential change, she specializes in helping deep tech founders level up their leadership skills so they can build loyal A-teams and execute on their vision. Renita also writes about leadership for global media publications such as Forbes, Fortune and Inc, and hosts The High-EQ Founder podcast. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The 5 Leadership Skills AI Will Never Replace 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: AI is about to outthink us at logic, speed, and precision. So where does that leave leaders? When IQ alone doesn't cut it, strategic EQ will be the leadership edge no algorithm can replicate. This keynote pinpoints the skills that matter most and reveals what it will take to build trust, navigate competing interests and drive decisions under uncertainty in an AI-driven world.

When investors get nervous and corporates lose the plot, they call Dr Adam M. Adamek. After 20 years in R&D and boardrooms (Merck, Danone, Mondelēz, MARS/foodspring, EIT Food) Adam now leads Food Edge – a foodtech intelligence platform built for founders and investors who want to ship, not slide. He runs brutally honest tech due diligence and scale-up systems that turn science into market proof. He doesn’t do theory – he builds the 10 % that make it. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Why 90% of Foodtech fails - and how you make the 10% 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Most FoodTech startups don’t run out of science – they run out of traction. After two decades in R&D, corporates and founder trenches, Dr Adam M. Adamek shares what kills momentum and how to build systems that scale. This main-stage session exposes why 90% of ventures stall and offers the operator playbook the 10% use to win. Learn to spot fake traction, de-risk scale-up without losing speed, and turn science into proof of market. Walk away ready to fund or build ventures that don’t die in the middle.

As Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy UK and joint creative lead for Ogilvy One, Angus drives innovation alongside his creative partner, Johnny. For almost 20 years, Angus & Johnny work to redefine brand engagement, obsessively focused on making every interaction – from the first three seconds to the next three decades – positive, impactful, and resonant. Over their career, they've helped shape brands across all sectors, including The Coca-Cola Company, FIFA, Formula 1, Lloyd’s Banking Group, Google, Unilever, and Mercedes-Benz. Committed to shaping the future of advertising, Angus co-founded Ogilvy's progressive internship program, The Pipe, dedicated to fostering diverse talent and fresh perspectives. They’ve created work that has been mentioned at the Oscars, showcased at Sundance, exhibited at SXSW and recognised at every major awards festival on the planet. Their leadership culminated in Ogilvy One being named Campaign's Agency of the Year in 2025. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: "Dude, where's my job?" 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: It's a question many of us are asking as AI rapidly reshapes industries. But in advertising and marketing, it's not just about jobs – it's about the very essence of what we do, differentiation. As AI democratizes access to incredible tools, the market risks drowning in a sea of sameness. In this session, we'll explore how commercial creativity isn't just a life raft; it's the engine that can transform business in the age of AI. We'll look into how creativity, reimagined beyond traditional campaigns, can drive disproportionate impact across the entire brand experience.

Danit Peleg is a fashion designer renowned for creating the world’s first 3D-printed fashion collection entirely with desktop FDM printers. In 2015, she founded her 3D Printed Fashion Lab to explore how technology and design could push fashion forward, making it more personal, sustainable, and scalable. Her innovations have attracted collaborations with leading fashion houses — from luxury brands to global sportswear companies. She holds two patents, has exhibited her work globally (including at the Rio Olympic Opening Ceremony) and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, The New York Times, Forbes, and more. Danit is a TED Speaker, was named to Forbes Europe’s Top 50 Women in Tech, and included in the BBC’s 100 Women list of inspiring global leaders. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 3D printed fashion: the future of fashion? 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Join fashion designer and 3D printing expert Danit Peleg for a deep dive into the young, innovative, and unpredictable cross-section of fashion and technology — and where it’s heading. In this conversational presentation, Danit will share her pioneering journey, starting with the world’s first 3D-printed fashion collection produced entirely at home. She will discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing new materials, techniques, and software — and how these innovations can lead to a more sustainable, circular fashion industry.

Ricky Asemota is a Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she leads large-scale enterprise and digital transformations across industries, helping organizations unlock sustainable performance and cultural change in the age of AI. With over 15 years of experience advising global clients, Ricky focuses on bridging the gap between strategy, technology, and leadership to drive lasting impact. At McKinsey, she has led transformation programs across industries or sectors, e.g., financial services, energy, and manufacturing, combining deep analytical insight with a human-centered approach to change. Her work emphasizes how organizations can scale innovation, strengthen resilience, and build adaptive operating models that thrive amid disruption. Ricky holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Passionate about leadership development and digital inclusion, she frequently speaks on topics related to AI-enabled transformation, organizational agility, and the future of work. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Beyond Transformation: Leading with Purpose, People & AI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: What if transformation wasn’t about technology — but about unleashing human potential through it? Join Ricky Asemota, Partner at McKinsey & Company, as she reveals how organisations can thrive amid disruption by fusing technology, leadership and culture. Discover how forward-thinking enterprises are leveraging AI to accelerate performance, empower people, and build resilient, adaptive systems for the future.

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Octavian Palade is the Video SEO Manager for Upswing, the most innovative SEO agency in Romania. A former journalist, with almost 14 years of experience in writing about innovation, business and startups, Octavian is also the host of a radio show about technology, broadcasted at TANANANA Radio. Passionate about all things tech, he follows the industry closely, keeping a keen eye on the advancements of AI and its uses in the fields of digital marketing & business transformation.