Mitra Memarzia - Head of Collaboration, seeper

Dr. Mitra Memarzia is the Head of Collaboration at seeper, a pioneering London-based studio, with the mission to deliver awe and wonder at the intersection of art and technology. Working internationally, with clients and independently, seeper invents and uses technology to create enchanting experiences. Mitra's role is to create new opportunities and develop strategies for seeper to continue to innovate and explore new horizons.

Formerly Digital Economy Manager at the Knowledge Transfer Network, a consultant at Innovate UK developing strategic partnerships between digital startups and industries, ranging from banks, publishers, cultural organisations and healthcare. With a background in the arts and a foreground in technology and business development, Mitra has accumulated a multi-faceted approach to developing ideas and products that inspire action. She continues her own art practice exploring the potential for technology to help us to become more human. Mitra is on the Board of Trustees for LIFT festival, part of The XD's 'Do Tank' and a frequent contributor to a wide range of international conferences and guest lecturer at universities.