Kara Melchers is the content strategy director at Canvas8. She first joined the company as part of the cultural intelligence team and, following a year as interim editorial director, she now leads public-facing thought leadership projects. A specialist in disruptive storytelling, she works with some of Canvas8’s biggest clients to help them demonstrate authority, leadership, and expertise. Outside of Canvas8, she can be found in a welding mask making furniture and sculptures from metal.

Journalist and author of the book Dreamers: How Young Indians Are Changing Their World, Snigdha Poonam has a keen insight into how socio-economic issues are shaping the younger generations in India, and how shifts in technology are enabling them to engage with different attitudes and brands.

A commentary-based content creator with an audience of over 220,000 on TikTok, Jules Terpak's platform is aimed at uplifting discussions about the future of media, tech, education, and work culture. She has worked with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to help position their digital strategies and better understand the future of social media. She is a Commence 2030 Fellow's Choice Honoree for Civics Unplugged, a nonpartisan social enterprise that empowers Gen Z leaders to build a better future for humanity.

Jenk Oz is a 17-year-old social entrepreneur, public speaker, activist, consultant, and presenter. He's also the founder and CEO of Thred Media, a social enterprise focused on publishing, media, consulting, and production aimed at Gen Zers. He has been featured in over 300 press articles and has received more than 30 awards, including the Digiday Publisher Award, Anthem Award, The Diana Award, British Citizen Youth Award, Top 100 Digital Leaders, Great British Young Entrepreneur, and Progress 1000: Most Influential Person.