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AdTech and localization industry operator leading digital transformation at Acolad, with a background spanning programmatic advertising and multilingual content solutions.

Senior AdTech executive and former Managing Director at Google, now leading at RWS; known for scaling digital advertising businesses across EMEA and driving programmatic adoption at the highest levels.

Co-founder and CEO of Sirdata, a leading European data and audience intelligence company, and a prominent voice in privacy-first AdTech and data governance.

AdTech executive and sustainability advocate who championed green media and supply-path optimization at Sharethrough before ascending to Chief Commercial Officer at Equativ, one of Europe's leading independent ad tech platforms.

Entrepreneur and mobile advertising pioneer who founded Mammoth Media and now leads creator and brand partnerships at Liquid Death, bridging performance marketing with cultural brand building.

Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, whose portfolio of 75+ brands spans fashion, spirits, cosmetics, and media — making him one of the most powerful figures in global luxury marketing and brand-building.

Bernd Körber leads brand and product management for BMW, shaping the identity and marketing direction of one of the world's most iconic automotive brands.

Bertrand Gstalder is a multilingual localization and language technology executive leading global growth at Acolad, bridging AI-driven translation solutions with enterprise content needs.

Beth Ann Kaminkow is the Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Chief Global Client Officer of Dentsu Group Inc.

Associate Professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School who bridges academic research and industry practice in advertising technology, media strategy, and digital advertising ecosystems.

Chief Client Officer at Manifest, a global content marketing agency, bringing senior client leadership to a firm known for brand storytelling and content strategy.

Chief Operating Officer at Horizon Media Holdings, one of the largest independent media agencies in the US.

Bijan Tehrani is a cinema and advertising technology executive known for his work at Club and his deep expertise in video advertising, content monetization, and streaming media.

Amazon advertising executive with deep expertise in programmatic and retail media, helping shape how brands leverage Amazon's massive first-party data ecosystem.

Bill Chandler is independent.

Head of Advertising Sales at Gracenote, driving ad revenue strategy for Nielsen's entertainment data and content recognition subsidiary.

AdTech executive and startup coach with deep programmatic advertising expertise.

Microsoft co-founder turned world's most prominent tech philanthropist; Bill Gates chairs the Gates Foundation, deploying technology and data-driven strategies to tackle global health and poverty.

Media research pioneer who created Arbitron's Area of Dominant Influence (ADI), co-founded Next Century Media and TRA (acquired by TiVo in 2012), and led RMTLabs as chairman and chief research officer. He died on September 18, 2026, aged 84.

Sales and advertising leader at Spectrum Reach, Charter Communications' advanced advertising sales division, helping brands connect with audiences through multiscreen and data-driven TV solutions.