Speakers
Meet the speakers for this year's edition of the conference.
More speakers will be announced soon!
Speakers will present either during the plenary sessions or in one of the parallel breakout slots.
There will also be an interactive panel discussion on the conference programme, where experts debate the latest trends and technologies.
Nadine Soyez
AI Expert and Founding Partner at Designing AI Heroes
Nadine Soyez helps companies, teams, and individuals confidently navigate the complex landscape of AI adoption - cutting through the hype to develop practical strategies and use cases. With nearly 20 years of experience in digital strategy, she has worked on a wide range of projects for enterprises, mid-sized businesses, and leading consultancies. Nadine combines deep technological expertise with a strong understanding of business processes, bridging two worlds that often don’t speak the same language. She is passionate about how technology is reshaping the way we work and collaborate. Her mission is to make AI accessible, actionable, and valuable for all people in the workplace.
Daniela Prantl
Senior Manager Corporate Internal Communication at Swarovski
Daniela Prantl is Senior Manager in Corporate Internal Communication at Swarovski. With a strong background in communication sciences, Daniela is passionate about intranet and digital workplace developments and the impact and opportunities of AI in the workplace. Daniela enjoys working at the intersection of the digital and communications teams. At Swarovski, Daniela has been instrumental in shaping internal communication strategies, ensuring that digital platforms effectively support employee engagement and collaboration.
Ainsleigh Walker
Internal Communication Senior Manager at EcoVadis
Ainsleigh Walker leads internal communications at EcoVadis, a global sustainability solutions company. Based in Paris, she oversees employee and leadership communications, knowledge management, and change initiatives. With a background in marketing and corporate communications, Ainsleigh focuses on aligning employees with business strategy, driving clarity, and enabling effective transformation. She is especially interested in how AI can streamline communication and knowledge flows to support organisational agility, performance, and employee experience.
Wedge Black
Intranet Consultant at ClearBox Consulting
Working at ClearBox, an employee-owned consulting company in the UK, Wedge Black helps digital teams and communications professionals plan their new intranet, or revamp and improve their existing intranet platform. Having managed intranets for global and regional companies, Wedge has hands-on experience of enterprise platforms and employee-focused digital communications.
Elke Spinnewyn
IT consultant & AI trainer at Spinwise
Elke Spinnewyn is a seasoned freelance IT consultant, project manager, and AI trainer with a passion for bridging the gap between technology and people. With a background in software development and digital media, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and human-centered insight to every project. Through her company Spinwise, Elke supports organizations in integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their workflows, offering practical training and coaching tailored to non-technical professionals.
Jessica Wheaton
Group Head of Corporate and Internal Communications at Forvis Mazars
Jessica Wheaton currently serves as Group Head of Corporate and Internal Communications at Forvis Mazars – a global provider of audit, tax and advisory services. Jessica has led a career at the crossroads of communications and HR in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. British and French, fluent in Spanish, Jessica works on a wide variety of transverse subjects from corporate communication, employer branding, campaign strategies, employee engagement, internal communication to learning & development.
Cary Rueda
Group Internal Communications Manager at Subsea7
Cary Rueda leads the internal communication function in Subsea7, a public listed company and a global leader in the delivery of offshore energy products and services. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the globe, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of all global internal communication and employee engagement campaigns for over 13,000 onshore and offshore colleagues across 33 countries worldwide.