UKCF 2025 EVENT

BIO: Tom is a Creative Director with 20 years experience working across some of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment. Creating award winning gaming campaigns, spanning across all media, from Fifa to Fallout. Tom works at Havas Play where he helps clients connect with communities and culture through meaningful campaigns.

BIO: Steph Hamill is a reformed ad-woman, now innovator, creative strategist and problem-solver, founder and board advisor known for turning bold ideas into business breakthroughs. A Professor of Practice and MBA faculty member, she’s helped scale startups, shape global brands and advised FTSE 100s, government and social ventures. From launching category defining products to guiding multi million pound deals, Steph blends the human-centred with a commercial edge. Expect big energy, sharp insights and a redefined concept of the status quo.

BIO: Hugo leads the European GM at ElevenLabs, the world’s leading voice AI platform. He works with organisations across industries - from media and entertainment to financial services and utilities - to identify where voice AI can have the most meaningful impact. This includes helping studios and brands scale content production and localisation, as well as enabling more natural, accessible customer experiences through voice. He’s especially interested in how AI can make communication more intuitive, expressive, and efficient across different contexts.

BIO: Ranbir Arora is the CEO & Cofounder of Oneday, a platform that is replacing traditional business schools. At Oneday, students are matched one-on-one with successful entrepreneurs who help them build their businesses together. At the end of 18 months, students graduate with both a revenue generating business, and a fully accredited MBA degree. No essays or exams, just building a business. With over 500 active MBA students, and on track to do over $26M in net bookings this year, Oneday is challenging the status quo in the future of practical entrepreneurship education.

BIO: Graham Fink is one of the world’s most awarded Creative Directors. A relentless force across art, tech, and advertising. He’s in the Guinness Book of Records for creating the shortest ad ever made and once donated his own blood for a PlayStation commercial. He’s the man behind British Airways’ iconic Face TV spot and has won four BAFTAs, multiple Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, and a mountain of other top industry awards. Also a multimedia artist, photographer, and film director, Fink developed eye-tracking software that lets him draw using only his eyes. His work has been exhibited in the UK, US, China, Germany, and the UAE. He is also the creative agent to Sophia, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. He ran M&C Saatchi London during one of its most successful periods before moving to China as Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy, where he led the agency to international acclaim and won its first-ever Cannes Grand Prix. In 2008 he founded TheArtSchool, a radical free school for the next generation of misfits and makers. He is a regular speaker at events including TEDx, D&AD, Cannes Lions, and the V&A. He also runs an art gallery and vintage clothing shop called 20 Cuckoos.

BIO: Rebecca Rowntree creates work that shifts culture - from the award-winning #Wombstories campaign breaking taboos around women’s health, to exploring the future of storytelling through AI. She’s a Creative Director who has led campaigns for brands like Kellogg’s, Nike, Sainsbury’s, Uber and PlayStation. She’s also the founder of Get Sh*t Done, a sell-out event series dedicated to getting sh*t done - by learning from world-class leaders and harnessing the power of the crowd to turn insight into action. Rebecca is an emerging AI film director and creative technologist, exploring how AI- from generative visuals to new forms of narrative—can open up storytelling and creative problem-solving. She’s particularly focused on bringing more female narratives into this space, helping shape a future where technology reflects a broader range of voices and experiences. Named a Campaign ‘Top 30 Future Leader’ and one of The Dots’ 100 trailblazers, Rebecca is committed to driving change through creativity, technology, and action.

BIO: Anto Chioccarelli - Anto is Creative Director for Outdoor at Global where she is responsible for setting and implementing the creativity and innovation agenda for Global’s outdoor business, in partnership with advertising clients and creative agencies. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the outdoor and creative industries having previously worked at JCDecaux where she launched and ran the company’s Creative Hub, Foundry. Before that she worked at a number of creative agencies including VCCP.

BIO: I’m a dad, stepdad and strategist, with 13 D&AD pencils, 7 Cannes Lions (including 3 Grands Prix) and various other awards that don't sound as impressive under his belt. I've worked at, and run, some legendary advertising agencies including being part of the management team at W+K London, and I've founded businesses, including the award-winning indie media agency Bountiful Cow and most recently Bicycle, currently the fastest growing and most talked-about startup agency in the UK. I also advise other businesses, including the fabulous social marketing business Stitchy London, and the world's greatest football team, Leeds United. I'm a vocal mental health advocate and ambassador, having experienced personal challenges myself over the years culminating in my diagnosis as type 1 bipolar in 2016, which I'm now able to manage thanks to the wonders of friends, family, lifestyle management and medication.

BIO: Barny Wright is the CEO and Founding Partner of No.8, an award-winning creative sound and vision studio in Soho, London. Previously Head of Production at Big Buoy, Barny co-founded No.8 with Creative Director Jim Allen in April 2019. Under Barny's leadership, No.8 has experienced year-on-year growth, recently acquiring JAMVFX to expand into the Film & HETV world. Barny actively participates in awards juries and is a member of the APA and other industry forums.

BIO: Diana Gomez is a multi-disciplinary creative force operating at the intersection of hotography, direction, production, and cultural curation. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and based in London for the past two decades, Diana's distinctive visual language embraces vibrancy, authenticity, and narrative power. Her work conveys optimism and empowerment, making her a sought-after photographer for both editorial and commercial projects, with clients including harpers bazaar, vogue, l'officiel, Marie Claire, the Sunday times style, grazia, and es magazine. And in the commercial realm, Diana has created compelling visual campaigns for global brands including Nike, adidas, coca cola, Lancôme, bafta, the Olivier awards, and major music labels such as universal, Sony music, EMI, Atlantic records, and warner brothers. Diana brings exceptional production capabilities to her projects, overseeing everything from concept development to talent casting and technical execution. Her ability to cast and collaborate with high-profile personalities has led to work with icons including Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Chaka Khan, Florence Welsh, Nigella Lawson, James Norton, Will.i.am, Haim, amongst others. As a Creative Director and Producer, Diana has orchestrated distinctive events and brand activations for Cash & Rocket, Black Cow Vodka, Rum La Hechicera, The Bulgari Hotel, Blakes hotel, Marvin Magazine, etc. Her aptitude for bringing together artistic communities, celebrities, and brands creates memorable cultural moments that generate authentic engagement and media attention. Based between London and Los Angeles, Diana works internationally, bringing her unique blend of artistic vision, production expertise, and influential connections to projects across continents.

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BIO: Emma Alexander is a producer and founder, mentor and speaker who sits at the intersection of creativity, technology and commercial storytelling. She runs Mother Bran, a UK-based production company known for its bold, inclusive campaigns and championing underrepresented creative talent. She is also co-founder of Wisern, the mentoring and consultancy platform that helps creative freelancers and founders build sustainable, AI-resilient careers. Rooted in human-centric design, Wisern blends the power of AI with live industry expertise to deliver support that’s personal, purposeful, and actionable. Its mission is to futureproof creative careers without losing the human.

BIO: Ozlem Tuskan is an award-winning entrepreneur, brand and innovation strategist, and creative confidence coach. She operates at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and personal growth, helping visionary founders, leaders, and change-makers unlock their potential and build brands, businesses, and movements that move the world forward. As Founder of The Resilient, Ozlem helps purpose-led founders create culturally magnetic brands that people love—and that investors choose to back. As Co-Founder of Trust Your Creative, she supports creatives and leaders in breaking past mindset limitations, navigating transitions, and stepping into their next chapter with clarity, power, and originality. She is also Entrepreneur in Residence at Warwick Innovation District, where she provides strategic support, mentoring, and coaching to design and deliver Warwick’s Female Founder Start-up Programme—empowering women to launch and scale businesses, connecting them with the university’s extensive ecosystem, and championing innovative solutions for regional growth. She is also a Founding Advisory Member of Female Founders Rise, a network dedicated to elevating and supporting female entrepreneurs. Ozlem is a passionate advocate for female founders and a global voice shaping the future of creative leadership.

BIO: Shaniqua is a poet, curator, empowerment coach, and community engagement consultant. She was Croydon’s first Poet Laureate from 2020-24. Her work has been displayed in the National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Croydon. Shaniqua wrote the lyrics for the London Mozart Players' Anthem for Peace, and a specially commissioned poem for their Oratorio of Hope, which opened Croydon's year as London Borough of Culture in 2023. She has also written poems for the 2022 One Young World Summit and Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s first solo headline show. Her work has been published by Ink, Sweat & Tears, Magma, and RRB Photobooks with her poetry featured in Ameena Rojee's Crocus Valley. She has performed at the Trinity College Cambridge Black History Month Formal Dinner, and as part of Apples & Snakes' immersive spoken word show, Rallying Cry. Shaniqua has facilitated workshops for numerous organisations, including Spread The Word, Central St Martins, and Crisis.

BIO: India is Associate Creative and Design Director at Havas Play, a creative agency who specialise in connecting brands with culture and communities. India specialised in gaming, uniting huge IPs to communities through epic launch moments and global brand partnerships.

BIO: Art Tindsley is the founder of Pogo – a creative technology and innovation agency built to help brands and agencies tell stories in new, unexpected ways. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of production, innovation and storytelling, Art has helped unlock experiences that couldn’t have existed a few years ago – from breakthrough AI campaigns and toy machines, to beauty campaigns in Roblox. Art is a firm believer that tech should be invisible and ideas should lead. He created Pogo to challenge how we build things in the attention economy – jumping in where creativity meets customer experience, and asking “what if?” when others say “that won’t work.” Arthur has collaborated with some of the world’s most adventurous creative teams across fashion, advertising, experiential, and beyond – always searching for more playful, emotional, and clever ways to break storytelling boundaries.

BIO: Isabel Sierra Gomez de Leon is an award-winning brand and creative leader and the Group Creative Director at the Adobe Studio EMEA. With over 20 years of experience, she has led global campaigns that fuse emotional storytelling with strategic clarity, connecting brands with audiences across cultures and platforms. Before joining Adobe, Isabel held senior creative roles at top brands, shaping narratives for companies in tech, media and entertainment—building a foundation for her globally attuned, cross-disciplinary approach. At Adobe, Isabel leads multidisciplinary teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving creative excellence and innovation. She has been instrumental in establishing strong foundations for the Studio team, fostering collaboration, and mentoring emerging talent. Her work champions the power of Adobe Express, Firefly, Acrobat, Creative Cloud and other creative tools to elevate storytelling and empower teams. A passionate advocate for the responsible use of AI in the creative process, Isabel explores how generative technologies can enhance human imagination while preserving authenticity. She has integrated AI into campaign development workflows to enable faster iteration and deeper personalisation without compromising creative integrity.

Stephanie Ijoma is a multi-award-winning gaming and cultural consultant, and the founder of NNESAGA — a multi-award leading gaming, sports, and media consultancy. With over a decade of experience, she works at the intersection of strategy, culture, and innovation, delivering campaigns and activations that authentically shape the future of entertainment. Her work spans across global brands, with a mission to drive representation, elevate communities, and lead industry-first impact. Diversity, representation, inclusion a equity is a priority that continues ton be the driving force in her mission for change.

Landy Slattery is Creative Innovation Director at 4creative, Channel 4. With over two decades of experience collaborating with TV channels and brands, she brings a futurist perspective to the intersection of creativity, technology, and innovative marketing—shaping new conversations and strategies. A passionate advocate for equity in the creative industries, she is currently focused on AI, Web3, blockchain, and the evolving landscape of creativity, content, and brand storytelling—exploring how this digital transformation could pave the way for a fairer world.

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BIO: For 30 years, Laura has enhanced the industry through her fresh and pioneering spirit and ideas that are firmly rooted in culture, not advertising. Combining deep technical skill, with her innate human understanding and passion for storytelling, Laura is recognised and awarded globally as an creative innovator and industry leader, and was described by The Guardian as “a digital female icon”. She is founder and chief creative officer of creative studio Uncharted, who combine new technologies and AI with diverse talent to lead brands into culture with confidence. She is a past president of D&AD, and has an honorary doctorate from UAL for her services to women in graphic design. Laura is also the founder of SheSays (the largest global network for advancing the careers of women and non-binary people in the creative industries) and CANNT festival (for people that can’t go to Cannes). In her spare time she’s an AI artist currently developing a perimenopausal Australian folk-horror film, The Bush.

BIO: Dani Wolf is a multi-award-winning Creative Director with a passion for typography, design, and motion. Dani has worked with a variety of loved brands including Apple, Ebay, John Lewis, Pepsi, and Subway. He is relentless in his drive to create fresh and inspiring work, with a unique approach to building brands and crafting campaigns. As a neurodivergent thinker and a thrill-seeker, Dani thrives in nature, especially when rock-climbing, where he finds balance, focus and inspiration that he brings into every aspect of his life. Dani is the creative force behind BADBERRIES. He sees each project as an opportunity to create something unique, to have fun exploring the unknown and produce work that has an impact. BADBERRIES is a London-based independent design & branding studio. We look for wonky seeds and grow them into bold ideas that make an impact. So, brands can stand out instead of blend in. Our Motion Thinking approach leans into play and experimentation to innovate and truly disrupt, helping brands move up, move forward, and create movements that matter.

BIO: Founded in 2020, The Arena is a not-for-profit creative community and mentoring platform. We’re on a mission to arm aspiring creatives with the tools, inspiration and confidence needed to kickstart a creative career, live up to their potential and eventually lift as they climb, holding the door open for the next generation of talent. Alongside running The Arena, I help agencies and ambitious founders to create simple yet meaningful brands. Since I graduated from university in 2018, my work has taken me into the worlds of sport, food & drink, tech, TV, real estate and beyond.

BIO: Park Pictures was founded in 1998 by Executive Producer Jacqueline Kelman Bisbee and renowned filmmaker/cinematographer Lance Acord. Based in New York, LA and London, Park Pictures has a track record of discovering and mentoring new filmmaking talent and infusing all projects with big screen production values. Park has produced award-winning work for Apple, Nike, Adidas, Beats, and Spotify; and has won multiple Emmy Awards for shorts and features, an Academy Award in 2011, a Palme d’Or for best production company at the 2019 Cannes Lions, and a Grand Prix for film craft at the 2023 Cannes Lions.

BIO: We are an award-winning music supervision & production company made up of talented Music Supervisors and Producers who love music and the craft of storytelling through sound. We collaborate with a global network of composers, artists, musicians, labels, and publishers to provide the strongest musical solutions available. Our services include; music supervision, bespoke composition, re-records, music research, sync negotiation & licensing.

BIO: At TrustYourCreative, we empower individuals and organisations to overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, helping them trust in their unique creativity and potential. Through experiential workshops and dynamic keynotes, we craft immersive experiences that challenge limiting beliefs and ignite innovation. Our personalised coaching offers a safe, supportive space to reframe self-perception, build confidence, and embrace authentic self-expression. By fostering lasting self-trust, we enable people to step fully into their creative power and make a meaningful impact.

BIO: From documenting the rise of women’s football to interviewing leading athletes on sensitive subjects - her most recognisable work has been devoted to giving women’s sports the platform it deserves. She has photographed global campaigns for the Women's World Cup, Pepsi, New Balance, and more, working directly with talents such as Mary Earps, Simone Biles, and Marcus Rashford. Mads' projects unfold important narratives that inspire progressive change through a positive lens for local and global communities. Most recently, she held a solo exhibition with Hillary Clinton at New York's Christie's to showcase the power of women in sport and host a discussion asking, “What next?”.

BIO: ARQ Studios is a creative agency built by cultural insiders for brands that want to shape culture. We are social-first, content-driven, and specialise in crafting campaigns that make an impact. From fine art to social media, film to music, I’ve crafted compelling connections between brands, artists, and audiences across creative industries. As the co-founder of Music Babes, I empower women in the music industry through mentorship, networking, and resources helping drive forward a more inclusive and diverse creative landscape. My work spans social-first creative direction, producing impactful content that elevates brand identity and engages audiences in meaningful ways. This passion for creating authentic connections and impactful content led me to establish ARQ Studios, where I continue to blend creativity and strategy to build culturally resonant experiences for brands and artists alike.

BIO: Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

BIO: Fold7 is an award winning creative agency, helping clients grow by bringing together big brand ideas and culture first thinking. The agency works with some of the world’s most ambitious businesses including: Carlsberg, Amazon Audible, Capital One, Diageo, NatWest’s Mettle, PZ Cussons to name just a handful. Kieron Roe is an award-winning creative director with almost two decades of experience delivering standout campaigns across the UK advertising landscape. Partnering with Dom Moira, the duo has created memorable, culturally resonant work for brands including Coca-Cola, Paddy Power, Ribena, and the Department for Education. Their portfolio spans acclaimed agencies such as BBH, Mother, Lean Mean Fighting Machine, and Fold7, where they currently serve as creative directors. Their work has earned accolades from D&AD, British Arrows, and Creative Circle, with highlights including Coca-Cola’s Premier League sponsorship “Where Everyone Plays” and the “Make a Decision Do It Now” campaign for the FCA. Kieron entered advertising from an unconventional path, starting as an engineer in the manufacturing industry where he was part of the team that designed the sword given to Her Majesty the Queen on her Golden Jubilee. He made the switch by applying for the Falmouth College of Art Creative Advertising Masters degree course and achieving a First Class.

BIO: lemontank’s core mission is to get young people’s ideas valued in the creative process of marketing, and helping amazing new talent find routes into creative work. We provide authentic Gen Z insights and fresh ideas to campaigns reaching young audiences. We have a huge panel of diverse 18-25 year old creatives based around the world, and we work with clients including Universal, Sony, Warner, the BBC, the Olympics and a United Nations project.

BIO: The Creative East: Create Growth Programme is a free to access investment readiness and business support programme, designed to connect creative businesses with the resources, experts and knowledge they need to grow. It has been specifically designed to support ambitious creative industry businesses based in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

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BIO: KITCHEN are a director duo with a passion for imaginative storytelling, heartfelt narratives, and spirited character design. Often pairing a bold design style with dynamic transitions, they bring warmth, humour and a feel-good factor with their direction, whatever the story. If they aren't collaborating with leading illustration talent to create bespoke, high-quality animated campaigns, they are designing and directing with global clients, including Amex, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Mcdonald's, and Specsavers.

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BIO: Latoya Andrée Kessie is a London-born Experiential Events Director known for creating standout brand moments across fashion, music, and culture. With over 14 years of experience, she’s worked with global names like Sephora, Vogue Arabia, Hypebeast, and Burberry bringing campaigns to life across the UK, Middle East, and beyond. Her work blends strategy with storytelling, and she’s passionate about helping young creatives see how ideas can turn into real-world impact. Expect real talk, industry insights, and energy!

BIO: Olamide Taiwo is a 2x founder, community organiser, DJ, and Oxford graduate committed to building access and equitable opportunities. A true multi-hyphenate, she is the founder of Developed Access, co-founder of C.I.M.E Lab and campaign coordinator at The Halo Collective, all dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and issues. Their creative work spans DJing at the Royal Academy of Arts, National Portrait Gallery, and South London Gallery to showcasing her collage art and photography with Gucci Changemakers and Tate Collective. Through their multidisciplinary work, she champions the power of multi-hyphenate careers, proving that creativity and structure can coexist while making a lasting impact.

BIO: Libby is a proactive graphic designer who loves using creativity to make a difference. She works with a variety of clients on exciting projects like rebrands, campaigns, and event planning, always aiming to deliver designs that inspire and create impact. As a graduate of Manchester School of Art, she applies expertise across branding, motion graphics, and promotional content and was featured in Design Week as a 2023 standout graduate. Working with Creative Conscience, Libby develops impactful campaigns, such as the #WhyVote initiative with The Politics Project, addressing critical issues like mental health, climate change, and diversity.

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My role at Access:VFX is all about creating access points into the industry — especially for Black and Global Majority creatives. Whether it’s through mentoring, panels, or community projects, I’m passionate about removing the gatekeeping I faced early in my career. I’m also the founder of Out of the Norm, a creative studio focused on empowering underrepresented talent through storytelling, branding, and digital media — building platforms that help creatives and businesses grow together.

BIO: Nell began her career working on a feature film before gaining further production experience at a post-production house. Starting at The Berry as a Production Assistant, she discovered a passion for building connections and driving business growth. This has given her the opportunity to travel globally on shoots and new business ventures - fuelling her enthusiasm for creativity. Now, as a Sales and Business Coordinator she combines her production background with a sharp eye for opportunity to connect people and projects.

BIO: Full-time Producer at The Berry, London and a creative freelancer with over 5 years of experience in film and advertising. Working with a plethora of photographers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, producers, agencies and top global brands, Mariella is a conscientious individual who prides herself on her willingness to learn, approachability, organisational skills, adaptability, and attentiveness.

Jazz is a proficient B2B2C marcomms consultant with 18 years’ experience devising strategic, integrated creative PESO campaigns. Following four years’ big-agency training working for brands including Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Vodafone UK, Polycom, Toshiba, Sage, Infosys, Fujitsu and Autonomy, Jazz became an independent consultant with the determination to give an equal voice to innovative companies. As an independent consultant, Jazz successfully helped start-ups and high growth scale ups launch into the European and US markets for 14 years. Jazz covers a range of sectors including TMT, FinTech, Property and ESG, and is committed to DEI. She is highly-regarded for her strategy and placing tangible stories in the media which create and maintain conversations, delivering measurable results. Most recently, Jazz has been featured in several articles speaking about DEI, ESG and communications. She was even selected to be the Foreperson for the prestigious and oldest Creative Circle Awards, as well as a board advisor for the inimitable World Media Festivals.

Alaina Crystal is a creative communications strategist, hike guide, accredited Integral Development Coach, and committed feminist with over 14 years’ experience building campaigns and mentoring people to make the world a better place for women, girls and non-binary people. Through her work, she has helped to transform the way the world views periods and women’s health with Bodyform, and demonstrated how free play can be a tool for developing young girls' imaginations and self-esteem with Barbie. She founded girlhike in 2023 to create community spaces for women+ to get out of their heads and into their bodies in nature.

Hi x I’m Charlotte, and I’m thrilled to be practising with you. My journey is rooted in a deep commitment to being—joyful and lighthearted. As a certified yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage therapist, and energy worker with over 300 hours of formal training, I have also dedicated countless hours to my personal practice and well-being. Together, let’s unlock our creative potentials and reclaim our true nature.

Alexandra began her career in Sydney, Australia, working across a variety of sectors including politics, not-for-profits, tourism, charities and gaming. Since relocating to the UK, Alexandra has continued to build on her gaming sector experience leading the Arena Gaming Team, the biggest gaming team in Europe. She has worked with a range of major clients including Square Enix, Bethesda, Konami, SEGA, Pokémon and many more.