Denmark

Klaus Sommer Paulsen

CEO and Founder, AdventureLAB

Klaus Sommer Paulsen has been active on several boards for years, including Themed Entertainment Association’s EME Division and International Board of Directors, and is working with educational institutions developing and designing educational programs from PBAs to MBAs. Klaus has been working with storytelling and media for more than 30 years and digital multimedia and experience design since the mid-1990s.

He is the author of Integrated Storytelling by Design: Concepts, Principles and Methods for New Narrative Dimensions, published with Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2021.

For numerous years, Paulsen has been engaged on various boards, such as the Themed Entertainment Association’s EME Division and International Board of Directors. He collaborates with educational institutions to create and design educational programs spanning from PBAs to MBAs. With over three decades of experience in storytelling and media, he has been involved in digital multimedia and experience design since the mid-1990s.

United States

Kushal Birari

Creative, Mother New York

Kushal Birari is a creative at Mother, one of the world’s most respected, independent creative companies.

Having worked in five prominent cities across three continents, he has made a significant impact through his art direction and design. He has left an indelible mark on numerous international brands, including OREO, MINI Cooper, Make in India, FIFA, Bosch, Instagram, and more. His recent noteworthy contribution to the OREO Pride campaign has garnered widespread attention, resonating with diverse communities globally and earning recognition through various national and international accolades. Birari excels in creative direction, advertising, ideas development, art direction, and creative strategy, showcasing a comprehensive skill set in the realm of visual communication and strategic brand development.

His proficiency in his role is evident through the impactful influence he has wielded on major international brands, demonstrating a keen understanding of art direction and design and His ability to resonate with diverse audiences.

United States

Olivia Santilli

Partner, Cummins&Partners

Olivia Santilli has established a venture at Cummins&Partners New York that consistently exceeds anticipations, thanks to her unwavering resolve.

She has infused an unstoppable and positive energy throughout the agency, influencing their work, client interactions, and creative output. Her fostering of a problem-solving environment has built a solid and positive reputation, central to their ongoing expansion. she has strengthened her role as a guide in shaping cultural trends. Consequently, she is in high demand as a market innovator and frequently invited to speak at industry events, discussing the core values of the emerging generation and how creative agencies are adapting to the contemporary landscape of constant engagement and the purpose-oriented demands of customers.

In October 2020, despite the challenges of a global economic crisis, Cummins&Partners New York achieved a place in the top Adweek 100: Fastest Growing Companies worldwide, boasting a three-year revenue increase of 111%.

United States

Min Lu

Marketing Manager, Meta

Min Lu, an artist based in New York and recognized with awards, has spent her life crafting a diverse array of artworks, from graphic design to painting and sketching.

Lu's graphic design is fueled by conceptual thinking, drawing from her dreams and feelings to shape a personal visual narrative through the use of line, color, and structure. She has spearheaded effective campaigns for global entities like NBC Universal, Goldman Sachs, Comcast, Charter Communications, Cox, and Discovery Financial Services.

Her creations have been showcased in locations like the United States, China, and Italy etc and was heavily featured in numerous social and traditional media outlets. She aims to invigorate, challenge, and contribute to the industry that helps brands engage with their audience creatively while expanding their business. Her expertise encompasses creative strategy, media and marketing execution, campaign planning, and achieving Key Performance Indicators.