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*CANCELLATION* Peter Smart

Chief Experience Officer at Fantasy

Peter is the CXO and managing partner of Fantasy: the creative partner behind some of the world’s biggest digital products.

A pioneer in human-centred design for over two decades, he’s led and launched next-generation intelligent experiences for the likes of Disney, Nike, Spotify, Netflix, Meta and Google—shipping platforms used by billions daily.

Today, Peter and his team lead digital strategy and execution for Fortune 100 clients spanning retail, travel, automotive, technology, banking, healthcare, consumer and beyond. Partnering directly with the executives responsible for these transformations, he’s gained a unique insight into how AI agents are quickly becoming trusted intermediaries for consumers—and what it now takes for companies to maintain these relationships.

He’s shared these insights on the world’s most prominent stages, helping organizations understand and prepare for a future most haven’t realized is already here.

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Laura Stein RGD

Partner, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design

As Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design, Laura leads ambitious brand transformations for global companies, cultural institutions and mission-driven organizations.

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, she helps brands uncover what makes them meaningful—and then brings that to life through bold, intelligent design systems that flex across every touchpoint. Her work with clients like Sonos, INFINITI, Harvard University and The National Ballet of Canada has turned complex challenges into clear, cohesive and emotionally resonant brand identities. She believes the way we do things is critical and partners with organizations to find the best tools and methods that lead to connection and change. A long-time advocate for thoughtful, human-centred branding, Laura is also a mentor and speaker who enjoys sharing what she’s learned (and unlearned) along the way.

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Nu Goteh

Founder of Room for Magic

Nu is a designer, strategist and educator who envisions conditions for communities to thrive.

A recipient of the 2025 National Design Award (Emerging Designer), Nu is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Creative Director of Deem Journal and the Founder and Principal of ROOM FOR MAGIC. Nu is at the forefront of an emerging generation of designers who integrate design, culture, art, community and social practice. He has partnered with clients that include nonprofits such as the Art for Justice Fund, the Ford Foundation and the World Peace Foundation; cultural institutions such as the National Memorial for the Underground Railroad; and global brands like Nike and Google. His work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Wallpaper, Design Miami, Monocle, and The Architect’s Newspaper. Influenced by his Liberian heritage and passion for counter-culture, he presents keynotes globally on design as an invitation for communities to reclaim their futures.

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Erik Mohr

Owner & Creative Director of Made by Emblem

Erik is a creative director and brand strategist with over 25 years of experience exploring how ideas take shape—helping organizations connect people, ideas and purpose through design and storytelling.

From crafting compelling copy to shaping comprehensive advertising campaigns, he’s guided teams to create meaningful, results-driven work for major Canadian brands that include Air Canada, Bell Canada, Pearson Airport, The Beer Store, Sobeys, Canadian Tire Group and the Government of Canada. With a background in fine arts and painting, Erik brings a unique perspective to ideation, brainstorming and creative concept development.

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Christopher Doyle

Creative Director & Founder at Christopher Doyle & Co.

With over 25 years’ experience, Christopher has worked at some of Australia’s leading brand and design agencies.

Based in Sydney, his eponymous, independent design studio specializes in visual identity, naming and verbal identity, creative direction, campaigns and digital design. Often irreverent, always intelligent, Christopher Doyle & Co. is known for distilling communication in curious and beautiful ways, collaborating with creatives, writers, strategists, photographers, motion designers and developers to create award-winning work for a diverse range of brands across multiple platforms. The firm’s clients, particularly from the worlds of theatre, music, architecture, cuisine, visual arts, film and photography, have included Tsu Lange Yor, Spotify, TikTok, The Jezebels, Bell Shakespeare, and Theatre Royal Sydney. Christopher also once found a piece of Nutri-Grain breakfast cereal that looked like E.T. and sold it on eBay for a thousand dollars. True story.

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