Alex is a Project Director at Space Doctors, based in Manchester UK. She has a background in brand marketing, foresight and campaign delivery, with a particular expertise in beauty, sexual wellness, tech and food. Known for her organisation, she’s also the team’s go-to for meme-spotting and celebrity culture.

With a journalism degree fuelling her fascination with what’s new and next, Alex began her career in fashion and beauty before pivoting to the world of cultural shifts and emerging trends. Motivated by the climate crisis, she helps steer brands towards preferable futures and champions Space Doctors’ B Corp status.

Lynn Casey is a renowned thought leader, brand strategist, and futurist, celebrated for translating emerging trends into actionable strategies. Formerly an award-winning marketing executive at Paramount Pictures, Lynn Casey now leads Shine Scout, Inc., guiding global brands such as Mattel, Facebook, Shiseido, Glossier, and Estee Lauder through transformation by applying a deeply human-centered lens. Lynn Casey’s keynote speeches at major conferences spotlight shifts in human behavior, inspiring innovation and connection. Based in Los Angeles, Lynn Casey is also a master coach, author, and lecturer, known for fostering bold thinking and fresh direction.

Elisa Harca is the Co-Founder of Red Ant Asia, an award-winning Chinese marketing agency. Elisa has successfully grown Red Ant Asia into a 30-person agency based in Shanghai. The agency's client portfolio boasts esteemed brands such as Creed, Lisa Eldridge, Trudon, Lanolips, Charlotte Tilbury, Tarte, Omorovicza, American Vintage, Réalisation Par, Moncler, Fairmont Hotels, The Kimpton, amongst others. With over two decades of experience across New York, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and most recently Lisbon, Elisa has built a reputation for bridging global brand strategies with localised consumer insights. Red Ant Asia is creative-led and impact-driven.

Olivia's reputation in the industry is extensive, regularly contributing her expertise to publications such as Vogue, WWD, Business of Fashion and the Financial Times, as well as speaking at industry events, including Cosmetics Business Live, Make Up In and the Global Wellness Summit. She is also a key contributor to the Global Wellness Summit's annual Trend Report.

Her insights play a pivotal role in shaping the future of these industries, ensuring they stay ahead of emerging trends and evolving consumer demands. She is widely recognised for her contributions to The Future Laboratory’s consumer trends research within the beauty, health, and wellness sectors. She has a deep understanding of evolving market dynamics and shifting consumer behaviours. Her expertise is showcased through her authorship of key beauty and wellness reports, such as Synchronised Care, which explores a new interconnected approach to health; Accredited Beauty, focusing on the rise of science-driven beauty in the post-pandemic era; Longevity Lifestyles, highlighting the growing focus on extending health spans; and The Synthocene Era, exploring how accelerating technologies like AI are fundamentally redefining the nature of human capability.

Nick co-founded Free the Birds, an award-winning brand elevation agency specialising in beauty, health and wellness. The agency has partnered with global household name brands including AVON, Sunday Riley, Olay, No.7, and Charlotte Mensah, elevating their positioning through brand strategy, visual identity, and packaging design. He has a wealth of knowledge in market dynamics, trends, consumer behaviour, category cues, and omnichannel considerations that affect businesses. He is extraordinarily passionate about the global issues of today and tomorrow, engaging in relevant conversations to help brands fulfil their potential through purpose.

Neda Whitney joined MATTE Projects as President in September 2024, leading the agency into its next chapter of growth. With more than 20 years of experience across brand and agency leadership, she brings deep expertise spanning fashion, luxury, beauty, and technology. Previously, Neda was the first Chief Marketing Officer at Ring Concierge, helping scale the company past $100 million in revenue, and served as Head of Marketing for Christie’s Americas, where she helped usher the brand into the digital age. She has led work for global brands including Tiffany & Co., Gucci, L’Oréal, Unilever, Verizon, Uber, Amazon, and ESPN.