Meet our speakers

We are proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe to NOW 2024.
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Dolph Lundgren is an actor, writer, director and producer. He’s appeared in over 90 feature films, including 'Rocky IV’ as well as the 'Expendables' and 'Aquaman' franchises. He has a 4th degree black belt in karate and was the European and Austra

Dolph Lundgren is an actor, writer, director and producer. He’s appeared in over 90 feature films, including 'Rocky IV’ as well as the 'Expendables' and 'Aquaman' franchises. He has a 4th degree black belt in karate and was the European and Australian heavyweight champion. Click image for more bio

Storme Whitby-Grubb is Chief Creative Officer at Red Bull Records. She is a 2x Clio Music Award winner, serving as Red Bull Records’ Chief Creative Officer where she oversees all creative activations, visual storytelling, content creation, and spec

Storme Whitby-Grubb is Chief Creative Officer at Red Bull Records. She is a 2x Clio Music Award winner, serving as Red Bull Records’ Chief Creative Officer where she oversees all creative activations, visual storytelling, content creation, and special projects at the label.

Cuong Diep is the founder of the jewelry brand, King Ice. Originally from a little Norwegian town called Moss, he moved to LA, and is currently working with major partners, such as, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Estate, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Disney,

Cuong Diep is the founder of the jewelry brand, King Ice. Originally from a little Norwegian town called Moss, he moved to LA, and is currently working with major partners, such as, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Estate, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Disney, Playstation & many others. Click image for more bio

Kevin Goetz is the founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, the global leader in entertainment research and content testing serving the majority of film, television, and streaming studios. Click image for more bio

Kevin Goetz is the founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, the global leader in entertainment research and content testing serving the majority of film, television, and streaming studios. Click image for more bio

Jennifer Johanna Åkerman , from Stockholm to LA, evolved from a model with big brand campaigns to a musician and songwriter. Click image for more bio

Jennifer Johanna Åkerman , from Stockholm to LA, evolved from a model with big brand campaigns to a musician and songwriter. Click image for more bio

Kenneth Ye is a Corporate Strategic Development Executive at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in Los Angeles, Ye develops corporate strategies and execution plans that help drive CAA’s growth and diversif

Kenneth Ye is a Corporate Strategic Development Executive at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in Los Angeles, Ye develops corporate strategies and execution plans that help drive CAA’s growth and diversification efforts. Click image for more bio

Tom Granberg - CEO - The Game of Drones and Renderbrandt, a seasoned veteran with over thirty years of industry experience in Film, VFX, and immersive media, now heads a cutting-edge startup integrating machine learning and AI into creative product

Tom Granberg - CEO - The Game of Drones and Renderbrandt, a seasoned veteran with over thirty years of industry experience in Film, VFX, and immersive media, now heads a cutting-edge startup integrating machine learning and AI into creative production. Click image for more bio

Mitch Singer - With a 23-year tenure as Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment and as a brilliant consultant, Singer has led digital transformations, creating strategies, products, formats, and services that open new business

Mitch Singer - With a 23-year tenure as Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment and as a brilliant consultant, Singer has led digital transformations, creating strategies, products, formats, and services that open new business avenues in the entertainment industry. Click image for more bio

Gerald Yarborough is a global branding expert and creative marketing executive with a track record of transforming popular brands and characters into award-winning consumer products. At CBS MARKETING, he elevates brand creative and fan engagement,

Gerald Yarborough is a global branding expert and creative marketing executive with a track record of transforming popular brands and characters into award-winning consumer products. At CBS MARKETING, he elevates brand creative and fan engagement, previously contributing to LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells and ViacomCBS’s brands. Click image for more bio

Christiana Sudano leads Do Less, a management company in Los Angeles, focusing on connecting Scandinavian and U.S. creatives in the music industry.

Christiana Sudano leads Do Less, a management company in Los Angeles, focusing on connecting Scandinavian and U.S. creatives in the music industry.

Brett Hedlund has edited over 80 feature films, multiple award-winning short films and numerous episodes of television series, TV movies and package/show builds for daytime talk shows. Click image for more bio

Brett Hedlund has edited over 80 feature films, multiple award-winning short films and numerous episodes of television series, TV movies and package/show builds for daytime talk shows. Click image for more bio

Shaun Paul Piccinino is an award winning Film and Television Director who currently has 6 feature films on Netflix with 3 of them reaching the Top 3 most watched movies in the world for the platform. Click image for more bio

Shaun Paul Piccinino is an award winning Film and Television Director who currently has 6 feature films on Netflix with 3 of them reaching the Top 3 most watched movies in the world for the platform. Click image for more bio

Kjersti Flaa is an award winning journalist and versatile multimedia producer. Originally from Norway, Flaa produces compelling interviews and innovative celebrity multimedia projects for ELLE International, a publication spanning 45 countries. Cl

Kjersti Flaa is an award winning journalist and versatile multimedia producer. Originally from Norway, Flaa produces compelling interviews and innovative celebrity multimedia projects for ELLE International, a publication spanning 45 countries. Click image for more bio

Albhy Galuten is an American technology executive and futurist, Grammy Award-winning record producer, composer, musician, orchestrator and conductor. He has numerous inventions and has produced 18 number 1 singles with songs and albums selling over

Albhy Galuten is an American technology executive and futurist, Grammy Award-winning record producer, composer, musician, orchestrator and conductor. He has numerous inventions and has produced 18 number 1 singles with songs and albums selling over 100 million copies. Click image for more bio

Jamie Christopherson is a multi-award winning Composer/Songwriter and Producer from Los Angeles, California. Known for his interest and expertise in multiple media and genres, Jamie’s music can be heard in feature films, video games, television sho

Jamie Christopherson is a multi-award winning Composer/Songwriter and Producer from Los Angeles, California. Known for his interest and expertise in multiple media and genres, Jamie’s music can be heard in feature films, video games, television shows, documentaries, theatrical trailers, commercial spots and theme parks. Click image for more bio

Josh Swedelson started his music career at ICM Partners. In November 2020, Josh began working at Netflix, where he serves as a key member of the Music Creative Production Series team, led by the renowned Alex Patsavas. Click image for more bio

Josh Swedelson started his music career at ICM Partners. In November 2020, Josh began working at Netflix, where he serves as a key member of the Music Creative Production Series team, led by the renowned Alex Patsavas. Click image for more bio

Jaakko Kylmäoja as CEO of Fingersoft, helms a company that has redefined success in the mobile gaming industry with global hits like "Hill Climb Racing". Under his leadership, Fingersoft stands out not just for its creative prowess but also for its

Jaakko Kylmäoja as CEO of Fingersoft, helms a company that has redefined success in the mobile gaming industry with global hits like "Hill Climb Racing". Under his leadership, Fingersoft stands out not just for its creative prowess but also for its innovative work culture, notably its flexible working hours model Click image for more bio

Peter Nelson is a producer, director and former creative production executive (staff producer) with experience providing cradle to the grave oversight on more than one hundred and twenty motion pictures and television projects. Click image for mor

Peter Nelson is a producer, director and former creative production executive (staff producer) with experience providing cradle to the grave oversight on more than one hundred and twenty motion pictures and television projects. Click image for more bio

Zsuzsa James is the Senior Trade Commissioner for interactive media & related technologies with the Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles. Click image for more bio

Zsuzsa James is the Senior Trade Commissioner for interactive media & related technologies with the Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles. Click image for more bio

Kasper Møller Rask is a Danish writer and director who studied at the independent Danish film school Super8. There, he wrote and directed three short films, all of which were nominated for a Danish Academy Award. Click image for more bio

Kasper Møller Rask is a Danish writer and director who studied at the independent Danish film school Super8. There, he wrote and directed three short films, all of which were nominated for a Danish Academy Award. Click image for more bio

Candice Carella studied fine art, photography and cinema before first working as a costume designer for music videos and commercials. Her desire to do narrative projects led her to working on multiple TV shows and feature films. Click image for mo

Candice Carella studied fine art, photography and cinema before first working as a costume designer for music videos and commercials. Her desire to do narrative projects led her to working on multiple TV shows and feature films. Click image for more bio

Derek Douglas is Head of the Games Department at entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He represents the leading independent developers and studios behind multi-million-dollar franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto and Red D

Derek Douglas is Head of the Games Department at entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He represents the leading independent developers and studios behind multi-million-dollar franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Click image for more bio

Tu Quach is a distinguished leader known for his multifaceted expertise as an executive catalyst, emerging technology aficionado, and visionary in curating future human experiences. Click image for more bio

Tu Quach is a distinguished leader known for his multifaceted expertise as an executive catalyst, emerging technology aficionado, and visionary in curating future human experiences. Click image for more bio

Jason Catron - internationally renowned Crooner and Vocalist known mostly for his vocals in the Canadian based tenor group Tenore. Jason left Tenore to spend some much needed time off the road and give attention to his highly successful vocal coach

Jason Catron - internationally renowned Crooner and Vocalist known mostly for his vocals in the Canadian based tenor group Tenore. Jason left Tenore to spend some much needed time off the road and give attention to his highly successful vocal coaching business. Click image for more bio

Gudrun Giddings is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in LA. Ms Giddings is also the CEO and Producer at G4C Innovation and a co-founder of Entertainment Capital Network. She has worked in the global media and entertainment business for 20+ years. Clic

Gudrun Giddings is the Honorary Consul of Sweden in LA. Ms Giddings is also the CEO and Producer at G4C Innovation and a co-founder of Entertainment Capital Network. She has worked in the global media and entertainment business for 20+ years. Click image for more bio

Mark Humphrey is an intellectual property attorney whose practice centers on legal issues affecting the entertainment industry, with an emphasis on video games. Mark has represented some of the biggest game publishers in the world, and regularly ad

Mark Humphrey is an intellectual property attorney whose practice centers on legal issues affecting the entertainment industry, with an emphasis on video games. Mark has represented some of the biggest game publishers in the world, and regularly advises clients on issues relating to generative artificial intelligence (AI). Click image for more bio

Svein Mikkelsen is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the world of film and television. Throughout his career he’s worn many hats, serving as both editor and producer on reality shows and documentary films. Click image

Svein Mikkelsen is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the world of film and television. Throughout his career he’s worn many hats, serving as both editor and producer on reality shows and documentary films. Click image for more bio

Illia Pashkov is a producer and award-winning art/creative director who is passionate about creating value, purpose, and utility in the emerging Web 3.0 and Metaverse space. Click image for more bio

Illia Pashkov is a producer and award-winning art/creative director who is passionate about creating value, purpose, and utility in the emerging Web 3.0 and Metaverse space. Click image for more bio

Peter Bevan is the head of Particular Crowd, which was created as an Latin American original movie label of Warner Bros. Discovery. Peter manages an output of over 20 movies a year. Click image for more bio

Peter Bevan is the head of Particular Crowd, which was created as an Latin American original movie label of Warner Bros. Discovery. Peter manages an output of over 20 movies a year. Click image for more bio

Jesper Thorsson - CEO of Export Music Sweden. He has 20+ years of experience in the Music Industry in Label Management, A & R, Marketing, Sales and Merchandise. EXPORT MUSIC SWEDEN works at an industry level to help export Swedish music to the worl

Jesper Thorsson - CEO of Export Music Sweden. He has 20+ years of experience in the Music Industry in Label Management, A & R, Marketing, Sales and Merchandise. EXPORT MUSIC SWEDEN works at an industry level to help export Swedish music to the world. Click image for more bio

Jani Penttinen is co-founder and CEO of Bitmagic, the first company in the world to build a platform that allows users to generate fully playable 3D games from a single AI prompt. Click image for more bio

Jani Penttinen is co-founder and CEO of Bitmagic, the first company in the world to build a platform that allows users to generate fully playable 3D games from a single AI prompt. Click image for more bio

Jessica L. Ransom is a Black Queer Producer, and also the Co-Executive Producer / Managing Partner of a production company called The Gig Media. Working for entertainment powerhouses such as Netflix, Vox, BET, MTV, Anomaly, Deutsch LA, and True Ent

Jessica L. Ransom is a Black Queer Producer, and also the Co-Executive Producer / Managing Partner of a production company called The Gig Media. Working for entertainment powerhouses such as Netflix, Vox, BET, MTV, Anomaly, Deutsch LA, and True Entertainment, in addition to creating her own film / TV / digital content, Jessica stays committed to making diverse content and establishing her own lane.