Professor Bent Flyvbjerg

Bent Flyvbjerg is Professor of Major Program Management at Oxford University and the most cited scholar in the world in project and program management. He pioneered research on optimism bias, the planning fallacy, and reference class forecasting. Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman called his forecasting work "the single most important piece of advice regarding how to increase accuracy in forecasting".

Danielle Arets

Professor of Design in Journalism, Fontys University

Doug Shapiro

Fadi Radi

Advisor to the CEO, SRMG

As a multifaceted and Strategic Creative Innovator, Fadi Radi brings forth a rich tapestry of experiences, epitomized by a proven record of developing transformative interactive and on-air campaigns for some of the most distinguished brands in the MENA region. Currently, Fadi holds the esteemed position of Advisor to the CEO at SRMG, the largest integrated media group from the Middle East and North Africa. 

Hege Marie Kallestad

Director of Live and Content Production, TV 2

Hege Marie Kallestad is Director of Live and Content Production Technology at TV 2 and a senior leader with more than 25 years of experience leading change in complex media organizations. She works at the intersection of technology, operations, and organizational transformation, with a focus on building connected workflows, stronger operating models, and more effective collaboration across disciplines.

Hossein Sharif

Director, As If Pictures

Hossein Sharif is founder & CEO of As If Pictures; the change management and workflow design firm trusted by BBC, Sky News, RTL, Nine Entertainment, TV2 Fyn, GB News, Wall Street Journal, TV Globo and Asharq. Known for its Workflow As A Service (WAAS) model and "full vertical slice" methodology - covering everything from system architecture, through metadata and automation code, to training, rotas, and all the way down to how a name strap behaves in a rundown - As If Pictures also builds CoJourno, an AI automation and orchestration platform with native Mimir and Saga integration, and Kvasir, a visual workflow documentation and training platform.

Ilse Openneer

Editor-in-Chief, RTL Nieuws

Ilse Openneer has been a journalist and Editor-in-Chief of RTL Nieuws since 2022. Before joining RTL, she worked for SBS and KRO. She has been with RTL Nieuws since 2002, serving in a variety of editorial leadership roles, including coordinator of the domestic news desk, chief editor of the Half Acht Nieuws, and deputy editor-in-chief. She initiated a news transformation program to help secure the future of the news organization. Openneer is also a board member of the Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren and serves on the board of De Tegel, the annual Dutch journalism awards.

Jenna Shapiro

Sr. Director Comms & Program Management, Spectrum News

Jenna Shapiro has worked at Spectrum News for the last six years, helping to lead the launch of the Spectrum News Fellowship and a first-of-its-kind partnership between Spectrum News and the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.

Prior to joining Spectrum News, Jenna worked on U.S. Senate campaigns in Iowa, New York City, and Connecticut. She is a member of the Women in Cable Television (WICT) Volunteer & Giving Back Committee and the Hurley Camp Fund board. Jenna lives in New York City with her husband and dog, Duchess, who very much lives up to her name.

Krsna Harilela

Head of News Operations and Story Development, TVNZ

Krsna is Head of News Operations and Story Development at TVNZ, committed to enhancing the newsroom’s capacity to deliver timely, audience-first stories across platforms.

With over 25 years of experience, including 20 years as CNN International’s Executive Editor of Planning, she has led global teams to deliver distinct editorial content, supported cross-platform programme launches, and developed strong commercial and digital partnerships.

She has a proven track record of driving change, building collaborative teams and creating effective workflows.

Mark Harrison

Founder & Chief Content Officer, DPP

Paul Smith

Executive Producer, Digital News, TVNZ

Paul is Head of 1News.co.nz, Television New Zealand’s news website, leading its growth and the integration of digital journalism across the newsroom. He began his career as a reporter for regional newspapers in the UK, before joining BBC News Online in London. After moving to New Zealand, he took on digital leadership roles at the NZ Herald and then TVNZ.  He has a strong focus on the digital audience’s needs, backed up by an in-depth use of user analytics to help inform editorial decision making.

Rig Hehenkamp

Editorial Innovation Manager, RTL Nieuws

As a Creative Director, Rig Hehenkamp has discovered how design thinking can transform traditional news organizations. RTL Nieuws is now shaping up for the future of journalism by combining cutting-edge technology with innovative work processes.

Steinar Bjørlykke

Head of Technology & Production, NRK Central Region

Steinar Bjørlykke leads Technology & Production at NRK Central Region, bringing 25 years of dedicated service to the organization. His career trajectory at NRK includes roles as a Broadcast Engineer, Systems Planner, and Project Manager, culminating in his current leadership position overseeing various production and technology teams.

Sven Van Vlem

Media Production & Broadcast Tech Director, DPG Media

Sven Van Vlem is Media Production & Broadcast Tech Director at DPG Media, where he unifies and modernizes the technical operations behind VTM and RTL. With over 20 years of broadcast experience – from satellite news gathering to leading the A/V Broadcast Technology teams – he bridges the gap between creative storytelling and cutting-edge technology. Sven also serves on the board of MediaNet Vlaanderen and is a recognised voice in Belgium's media and innovation landscape.