Iran

Elham Mirzapour

Head of Design, Arena Design Studio

Elham Mirzapour, a talented figure, currently holds the position of Head of Design at Arena Design Studio. She pursued her academic journey by studying Industrial Design at the ID Faculty of I. Art University in Tabriz, Iran.

As Head of Design at Arena Design Studio, she leverages her extensive experience, gained from working in several interior design studios, to produce exceptional work. Her leadership role involves shaping the creative vision for the studio's projects, guiding a team of designers to bring innovative concepts to life. With her remarkable track record of producing outstanding interior designs, she ensures that projects meet the highest standards of excellence and aesthetic appeal.

Mirzapour's remarkable achievements include winning over 15 international design awards, a testament to her outstanding talent and innovative approach to design. These accolades highlight her ability to consistently deliver excellence and creativity in the field of design.

Chile

Pancho Gonzalez

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Inbrax

Páncho Gonzalez is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Inbrax.

In his capacity as Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of a branding company, Gonzalez leads the development of strategic, story-driven brand experiences that connect creativity with measurable impact. He oversees the creation of integrated campaigns across digital and physical platforms, guiding teams in transforming ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. His expertise spans branded content, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, marketing strategy, and full-funnel planning, allowing him to shape solutions that align brand vision with performance and long-term growth.

He is recognized with honors from international award programs and serves as a mentor with Acción Emprendedora, Female Foundry, and Red de Mentores. He also teaches as an MBA Professor at Miami Ad School and Universidad de Santiago de Chile, hosts the #IABDigitalTalks podcast, and coaches emerging talent through programs such as LIASON and D&AD.

United States

Aqsa Fulara

Product Manager , Google

Aqsa is an accomplished and seasoned product manager with 6+ years of experience, working on innovative products in business intelligence, leveraging artificial intelligence. She is passionate about solving customer and user problems through creative problem solving, human centered design and cutting edge technology. She has contributed to significant growth in AI products, and led new product development in business intelligence. She holds masters degree in engineering management; computer science undergrad, and several Cloud, Product management professionals and entrepreneurship certifications. She is also passionate about mentoring startups and community building for AI products.

United States

Vasily Petrenko

CEO & Co-Founder, Another World VR Corporation

Vasily Petrenko is the CEO and co-founder of Another World VR Corp, a global leader in free-roam virtual reality experiences for location-based entertainment centers worldwide.

With a background in Cytology and Genetics from Novosibirsk State University, Vasily transitioned early into tech and entertainment, co-founding ventures that combine science, innovation, and storytelling. His journey began in 2014 with Time Quest Lab, supporting escape rooms, theme parks, and interactive exhibitions. As CFO, he managed forecasting, marketing, and growth, and at Another World, he has led expansion, rebranding, and capital raising while redefining how users engage with technology in physical spaces.

His expertise in strategy, investment, sales, and product–market fit, particularly within emerging tech sectors, gives him a sharp perspective for evaluating startups shaping the future.