Agenda

11:00 - 11:10am: Welcome / New Members

11:10 - 11:25am: Committee Roundtable Led by Your Committee Co-Chairs Michael Therrien (Kyndryl) and Michael Ditter (Diageo) 

11:25 - 11:35am: Welcome to the era of AI Claws

11:35 - 11:40am: AEO Research Paper and Poll Discussion

11:45 - 12:15pm: Guest Speaker: Amy Thorne, Chief Future Officer at Dentsu Creative, and Jovan Dupor, Head of Performance and Innovation Strategy

12:15 - 12:30pm: Round Table and Close

Speakers

Amy Thorne, Chief Future Officer, Dentsu Creative

Amy Thorne is Dentsu Creative’s first Chief Future Officer, where she leads the agency’s AI‑driven innovation strategy and approach to the Content Supply Chain. She has championed the integration of AI workflows, talent upskilling, and connected creative‑media processes to accelerate idea velocity and drive measurable impact across the organization and for clients.

With more than 20 years of experience, Amy has been at the forefront of the rapidly evolving data and technology landscape—shaping how content and media supply chains, personalization at scale, and consumer intelligence come together to create modern, adaptive brand experiences.

Her industry leadership has been recognized with multiple honors, including 2026's Campaign’s Inspiring Women: Transforming Technology award and ADWEEK’s inaugural AI Power 50 list, celebrating her as one of the leaders redefining how creativity and technology intersect.

Amy is also a committed mentor and advocate for leadership development and women in business, helping to elevate the next generation of talent across the industry.