Cristina Mittermeier
Keynote Speaker and Photographer
Photography
Cristina “Mitty” Mittermeier is a renowned conservationist and photographer who believes powerful visual storytelling can drive urgent action to protect our oceans and heal the planet. Trained as a marine biologist in Mexico, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers in 2005 and co-founded SeaLegacy in 2014 to unite storytellers, scientists, and policymakers for impactful ocean conservation. A Sony Artisan of Imagery and recognized as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year in 2018, she advocates for environmental investment and has received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University in 2022. Mittermeier has exhibited her work globally and starred in "Photographer" on National Geographic/Disney+, further amplifying her commitment to immersive visual storytelling.
Keynote Speaker and Photographer
Photography
Cristina “Mitty” Mittermeier is a renowned conservationist and photographer who believes powerful visual storytelling can drive urgent action to protect our oceans and heal the planet. Trained as a marine biologist in Mexico, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers in 2005 and co-founded SeaLegacy in 2014 to unite storytellers, scientists, and policymakers for impactful ocean conservation. A Sony Artisan of Imagery and recognized as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year in 2018, she advocates for environmental investment and has received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University in 2022. Mittermeier has exhibited her work globally and starred in "Photographer" on National Geographic/Disney+, further amplifying her commitment to immersive visual storytelling.
Shuang Hu
Actress, Producer, and Content Creator
Filmmaking
Shuang Hu is a talented Chinese-Australian actress, writer, director, producer, and content creator who has gained over 12 million followers since starting her online content in March 2020. Her YouTube channel, THEONESHU, was listed as one of the top 50 most viewed US channels by Tubefilter.com, and her most viral short-form video has received over 298 million views. Shuang has appeared in various TV shows, films, and plays, including "The Family Law" (Hulu) and "Beyond the Reef" (Amazon Prime). She also co-wrote, co-created, produced, and starred in Amazon Prime's first original feature film, "Five Blind Dates," launched in February 2024, and she aims to continue sharing engaging stories across different platforms.
Actress, Producer, and Content Creator
Filmmaking
Shuang Hu is a talented Chinese-Australian actress, writer, director, producer, and content creator who has gained over 12 million followers since starting her online content in March 2020. Her YouTube channel, THEONESHU, was listed as one of the top 50 most viewed US channels by Tubefilter.com, and her most viral short-form video has received over 298 million views. Shuang has appeared in various TV shows, films, and plays, including "The Family Law" (Hulu) and "Beyond the Reef" (Amazon Prime). She also co-wrote, co-created, produced, and starred in Amazon Prime's first original feature film, "Five Blind Dates," launched in February 2024, and she aims to continue sharing engaging stories across different platforms.
Scott Kelby
Photographer and Author
Photography
Scott Kelby is the president of KelbyOne, an online educational community dedicated to photographers. He is also the editor, publisher, and co-founder of Photoshop User magazine, as well as the host of The Grid, a live weekly talk show. Additionally, he founded the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk™. As a photographer, designer, and award-winning author, his notable works include Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It, The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, The Flash Book, The Natural Light Photography Book, and The Digital Photography Book, which is the best-selling book on digital photography to date.
Photographer and Author
Photography
Scott Kelby is the president of KelbyOne, an online educational community dedicated to photographers. He is also the editor, publisher, and co-founder of Photoshop User magazine, as well as the host of The Grid, a live weekly talk show. Additionally, he founded the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk™. As a photographer, designer, and award-winning author, his notable works include Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It, The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, The Flash Book, The Natural Light Photography Book, and The Digital Photography Book, which is the best-selling book on digital photography to date.
Drex Lee
Creator and Filmmaker
Content Creation
Drex Lee is an iconic filmmaker known for his signature "Epic 1 Shot" style, which has captivated audiences across social media. He inspires both emerging and established creators with simple yet effective filming techniques. With over 6 billion views on his channels alone, he has caught the attention of Hollywood heavyweights and collaborated with some of the most notable A-listers in Los Angeles. Drex creates content across various genres, with his favorites being Action Choreography, Super Cars, Culinary Arts, and Travel. He embodies the philosophy of always creating and finding joy in his craft.
Creator and Filmmaker
Content Creation
Drex Lee is an iconic filmmaker known for his signature "Epic 1 Shot" style, which has captivated audiences across social media. He inspires both emerging and established creators with simple yet effective filming techniques. With over 6 billion views on his channels alone, he has caught the attention of Hollywood heavyweights and collaborated with some of the most notable A-listers in Los Angeles. Drex creates content across various genres, with his favorites being Action Choreography, Super Cars, Culinary Arts, and Travel. He embodies the philosophy of always creating and finding joy in his craft.
Thandiwe Muriu
Visual Artist
Photography
Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist known for creating surreal illusions using vibrant kitenge fabric, reflecting themes of womanhood and identity. A self-taught photographer, she discovered her passion at 14 and quickly gained recognition in the male-dominated advertising industry, culminating in her first solo campaign by age 23 and working with major East African companies by 2019. Her initial project, the Camo series, emerged from her experiences as a woman in this field, pushing her artistic boundaries while blending cultural practices and contemporary issues. Today, Muriu's work is represented in prestigious collections, including the Collection Gervanne + Matthias Leridon and the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art, and she is acknowledged as a rising star in contemporary photography.
Visual Artist
Photography
Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist known for creating surreal illusions using vibrant kitenge fabric, reflecting themes of womanhood and identity. A self-taught photographer, she discovered her passion at 14 and quickly gained recognition in the male-dominated advertising industry, culminating in her first solo campaign by age 23 and working with major East African companies by 2019. Her initial project, the Camo series, emerged from her experiences as a woman in this field, pushing her artistic boundaries while blending cultural practices and contemporary issues. Today, Muriu's work is represented in prestigious collections, including the Collection Gervanne + Matthias Leridon and the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art, and she is acknowledged as a rising star in contemporary photography.
Alex Stemplewski
Creator and Photographer
Content Creation
Alex Stemplewski is one of the most followed photographers online, boasting over 20 million followers across various social media platforms. He is known for pioneering the genre of approaching strangers for impromptu modeling shoots. By blending his photography with narrative storytelling, he captures both striking images and the compelling stories behind them.
Creator and Photographer
Content Creation
Alex Stemplewski is one of the most followed photographers online, boasting over 20 million followers across various social media platforms. He is known for pioneering the genre of approaching strangers for impromptu modeling shoots. By blending his photography with narrative storytelling, he captures both striking images and the compelling stories behind them.
Thomas Kim
Director of Product Management, Creator Monetization, and Support at YouTube
Content Creation
