Hannah Wilson is a globally recognized content creator, travel TV presenter, and smartphone videography expert. A featured expert on Instagram’s “Creators of Tomorrow” list and a “must-follow creator” per Instagram’s CEO Adam Mosseri, she has collaborated with brands like Insta360, Meta AI, and Pepsi. With over 400K followers, Hannah empowers creators to turn their passions into successful digital businesses using just their phone and creativity.

Seena Khalil is an award-winning digital journalist with a passion for mobile storytelling. During her six years working as part of Al Jazeera’s Digital team, Seena produced, presented, and edited social videos on diverse global topics. As a digital native, Seena was instrumental in launching Al Jazeera’s TikTok account, which now boasts over 3.4 million followers. Seena used her mobile journalism skills to cover the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, shooting daily digital packages using just an iPhone and microphone. Now with The Stream, Seena merges digital expertise with TV, shaping the future of news in its 2023 relaunch

Sandra is a multi-skilled host and co-creator of an award-winning digital show called ‘Start Here’ that explains and simplifies world news for Al Jazeera English. She is based in London, UK but has filmed short digital documentaries for her show from places like Afghanistan, Mexico, and East Jerusalem. She regularly produces vertical video for social media including bespoke mojo content during the 2022 World Cup and 2023 elections in Turkey. Before joining Al Jazeera, Sandra was a correspondent for various TV and radio channels, roving and reporting from around the world.

Courtney leverages mobile content creation tools to produce high-end video content such as feature films, documentaries, and TV series. Courtney’s expertise also allows him to teach other creators simple to advanced techniques to attain visually stunning and engaging content using just their mobile devices. As an editor at Disney’s Special Presentations, Courtney currently works on some of the most entertaining content on the planet.

Shanil is an expert 360 video creator and trainer. He creates short, punchy, shareable videos for social media using 360 cameras. Shanil's Youtube Channel called "Best360" is the best place on the internet to learn about 360 cameras and how to use them creatively. Whether you are new to 360, or video making in general, Shanil believes anyone can learn 360. Including you!

A veteran of the New York independent film scene, Mick’s work spans broadcast, news, agency, and corporate video. Mick’s company, MiMojo, solves a critical pain point in the mobile video product chain for journalists and other content creators, increasing speed to market, boosting usage, and growing ROI. ​

Masha is a video producer and host at the Kyiv Independent. With a background in digital marketing and content creation, she gained experience working in Australia and freelancing for global companies. Masha holds a bachelor’s degree in screen media and communication from Western Sydney University and has studied film and TV directing and producing. After living abroad for 8 years, she returned to Ukraine in 2023 to help her country. Currently, she is producing and hosting a limited series, "Dare to Ukraine," to reveal Ukraine’s rich culture and resilience beyond the war headlines.

A bilingual Colombian multimedia journalist specialising in international affairs, social, and environmental issues. With a strong background in strategic communications, event management, and project leadership, she currently works in communications and events at Front Line Defenders, an organisation protecting human rights defenders at risk.

She holds an MA in Journalism and International Affairs from CNN and UCD, and a summa cum laude BA in Social Communications focused on political communication. She was also part of the inaugural cohort of CNN & the Rockefeller Foundation’s Climate Storytellers.

As a freelance journalist, she’s worked in English and Spanish for outlets like CNN World, El País, Brújula Global, EA WorldView, and others. Originally from Colombia, she is now based in Ireland.

SJ is a multi award winning South African editor and director for film and digital media. SJ graduated as a mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town, and worked in the aerospace research field for two years, before pursuing film at Vancouver Film School. SJ has worked with diverse clients such as the WWF, UNFPA, UNICEF, FairTrade Africa, The Beautiful News, Aimer Films, Storyhive Canada, FilmicPro, Frame.io, Xiaomi, Zhiyun, and The Kingsley Holgate Foundation.

SJ has screened films at Whistler, Oxford, and the SA Indie Film Festival and recently won the doc category at FilmicFest, the Moment Invitational Film Festival 2021, and her latest documentary work ‘Freeflow’ won best editing and best cinematography at SF3 2023 in Sydney, and was named Best Short Documentary at the African Smartphone Film Festival 2023.

SJ is a finalist in the Moment Invitational Film Festival 2024, and will screen her most recent editing work ‘A Little Strange’ at SF3 2024 in Sydney.

Liam Kennedy is Professor of American Studies and Director of the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin. He is the author/editor of eleven books on media, culture and politics. Recent publications include Trump’s America (2020) and the Routledge Handbook of Diaspora Diplomacy (2021). He is director of the MA in Journalism and International Affairs programme at UCD.

Cielo is a product design leader at YouTube, where she leads the design of Shorts Creation and previously led the design of YouTube Create, a mobile editing app that is shaping how millions of creators produce video content worldwide. After making significant contributions to mobile video technology, she now stands at the forefront of integrating generative AI into video editing tools, pioneering solutions that empower creators worldwide. A creator herself with deep intuition for video editors' needs, Cielo extends her impact as an instructor at Stanford University, where she teaches iPhone Filmmaking and helps shape the next generation of digital storytellers.

Kerry Sanders began his journalism career at the *South Middlesex News* in Boston and later reported for Radio del Pacifico in Peru. A University of South Florida graduate, he worked for several Florida TV stations before joining NBC, where he spent 32 years as a Miami-based correspondent. Sanders covered major stories, including the Surfside condo collapse, Hurricane Katrina, and the Parkland shooting. Known for his dedication to environmental and animal stories, he famously rescued dolphins during a live report after Hurricane Irma. His accolades include Peabody, Emmy, and Edward R. Murrow Awards for his hurricane and international reporting, including coverage from Haiti, Iraq, and Kosovo. After retiring in 2023, he hopes to continue exploring long-form reporting.

PhotoJoseph is a content creator and educator —he's been shooting since the age of seven, teaching and presenting on stage to audiences around the globe for 30 years, and runs an online resource for video, photo and live-streaming education at photojoseph.com and youtube.com/photojosephFollowing an eight-year tenure at Apple as the lead presenter, producer and photographer for the Professional Applications Division, he stepped out on his own in 2009 to pursue all things photo and video. Today you can find PhotoJoseph shooting video productions forglobal brands, speaking at international trade shows, hosting online events for industry leaders, and consulting on all topics production-related. PhotoJoseph is an American living in Slovenia, straddling the east-west timezones. You can find PhotoJoseph online as @PhotoJoseph just about everywhere...mainly X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram!

Sara is a correspondent for DW for the MENA region based in Beirut, with a strong background in video journalism, mobile reporting and media training built over eight years. In 2024, she covered the war in Lebanon, focusing on humanitarian issues and the impact of the war on civilians. Her journalistic work highlights human rights topics and stories of underrepresented communities. As a media trainer, Sara works with DW Akademie, ICFJ and other organizations, training over 100 journalists each year in mobile journalism and ethical reporting. She also consults on youth-focused digital platforms, creating impactful content strategies.In addition to her journalism and training work, Sara leads Masar Network, a platform dedicated to providing opportunities for Arabic-speaking journalists

Gaygysyz (Guy) Geldiyev is a media developer and executive with over a decade of experience advancing independent and sustainable media in emerging democracies.
As Managing Partner at Jnomics Media, he advises clients across Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia on audience engagement, strategy, and business development. Gaygysyz has led 50+ successful media projects and co-founded digital outlets like the Kyiv Independent and Dron Media, setting new standards in journalism.
Previously, he served as executive producer at Hromadske TV and general producer at ZIK media holding.

Paul brings over 20 years of broadcast engineering expertise to revolutionizing news transmission technology. With a foundation in Audiovisual Systems from RMIT, Paul advanced through roles at Sky Channel Australia, Ascent Media, Technicolor, the BBC, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), where he designed large-scale, innovative systems for news applications. Since 2019, he has led GlobalM in delivering cutting-edge software and resilient live transmission solutions, empowering news organizations to meet the demands of a fast-paced, 24/7 news cycle with speed, reliability, and global reach.

Björn is a seasoned journalist, author, and innovator with a deep passion for exploring alternative platforms and their impact on media and society. He is the founder of thenewsocial.com, a newsletter (in German) that delves into emerging social media platforms, digital trends, and the evolving landscape of online communication. With a career spanning decades in journalism, Staschen has been a prominent figure in German media. He worked extensively with the German public broadcaster NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk), where he contributed to shaping digital storytelling and innovative reporting formats, including mobile journalism. His journalistic expertise and forward-thinking approach have earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the media industry. Staschen's book, In der Social Media Falle ("Caught in the Social Media Trap"), critically examines the promises and pitfalls of mainstream social networks and the difficulties of distributing journalistic content via monolithic platforms. The book sheds light on how these platforms influence societal dynamics and individual behavior, advocating for greater awareness and responsibility in their use. Through his writing and projects, Björn Staschen champions the exploration of alternative, more ethical digital spaces, inspiring professionals and enthusiasts to rethink how we engage with technology and media.