Chris Michaels - Founder, Digital Advisory

Chris founded consultancy Digital Advisory in 2022 to create new intersections between art, research and technology. His clients include some of the world’s leading universities, museums and foundations, plus a portfolio of creative technology startups. He is the Deputy Chair of English Heritage; an Associate of Human Economics; Digital and Strategy Director for Bolton & Quinn, and a former Sr Visiting Fellow at King’s College London. He is the author of “Creative R&D: Art | Ideas | Technology” a weekly newsletter on new trends in culture and creativity.

From 2017-22 Chris was Director of Digital, Communications and Technology at the National Gallery and ran National Gallery X, an innovation lab for the future of art and technology. Chris has a PHD from the University of Bristol and a Masters in Innovation Economics from UCL.

Grant Baxter - Head of Brand Strategy, Twitter

Linda Bracken - Head of Content & Platforms, ABC Radio

Linda Bracken is ABC Radio’s Head of Content & Platforms.  During a 20+ year career at the public broadcaster she has driven the radio division's establishment as an innovative and creative leader in digital & online broadcasting. 

She headed ABC Radio’s first multi-platform team and led ABC Open, one of the world's most ambitious UGC projects. As the manager of triple j, Linda successfully brought this iconic network into the digital space. She re-designed its on-air content offering and transformed triple j Unearthed into a successful multi-platform presence. 

Linda led the development of the ABC Radio Player, and currently oversees ABC Radio's content strategy across broadcast, online and digital.

Chris Daniels - Head of Digital Transformation, Sydney Opera House

Chris Daniels is the Head of Digital Transformation at the Sydney Opera House and is a seasoned digital leader and strategist with 20 years’ professional experience within the digital landscape.