Widely known as Singapore’s OG Parenting Influencer, Kelvin is a dad of three and founder of Cheekiemonkies, one of Singapore’s leading parenting portals. A Certified Mental Wellness Coach, author, and speaker, he speaks regularly on parenting and fatherhood. He also sits on MOE’s COMPASS Council and co-founded Daddy Matters, championing active fatherhood and supportive dad communities.

Monica Bhatia is the Head of Large Customers for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, working with enterprise customers to drive growth, retention, and long‑term partnerships. She helps senior leaders navigate B2B marketing transformation, AI‑driven skill shifts, and the future of work, leveraging LinkedIn’s workforce data and research to inform strategy across Asia.
 
Beyond her core role, Monica is deeply involved in Women@ LinkedIn, serving as the Singapore Office Co-Lead for Women@Singapore. Her career spans leadership roles at LinkedIn, WPP/GroupM—most recently as Managing Director & Client Partner at Essence Media—and senior marketing roles at L’Oréal, Dabur, and Godrej Group. She has also worked across media and creative agencies including Maxus Worldwide and Lowe.
 
Monica is a recognised industry voice, a frequent speaker at platforms such as the Singapore FinTech Festival, a jury member for Spikes Asia and MMA Smarties, and was named one of Campaign Asia’s Women to Watch in APAC.

Kris is a seasoned leader in the Asia-Pacific's ad tech and martech sectors, driving regional expansion and transformation. With a dynamic career spanning journalism, advertising, marketing, and technology across the Asia-Pacific region, Kris has established herself as a leader in regional expansion and transformation, with a focus on ad tech and martech solutions. She is passionate about delivering innovative and impactful solutions for clients across various industries and markets.
 
Kris drives strategic expertise and excellence in media activation, data and tech, and KINESSO performance solutions. Leading a team of over 1,000 digital experts across 11 markets, she is passionate about regional expansion, strategic partnerships, and organizational transformation, ensuring continued growth and delivering excellence for clients across APAC.

Rochelle Chhaya is the APAC President at UM, Omnicom Media Group, bringing nearly 20 years of cross-market leadership experience across both client-side and agency roles within the Asia-Pacific region.

A non-traditional marketer, Rochelle operates at the intersection of data, technology, media, and culture. Her comprehensive experience on both sides of the table gives her a strong commercial perspective, balancing immediate business outcomes with long-term brand equity and scalable growth.

She has led transformation efforts for Omnicom across diverse APAC markets and has partnered with leading regional and global brands in financial services, automotive, FMCG, luxury, and retail. Her work has focused on integrating AI-led discovery, performance intelligence, commerce ecosystems, and evolving media architectures to drive measurable impact.

Rochelle is an active industry contributor, publishing thought leadership on AI, generative discovery, and the future of media. She was most recently published in Marketech APAC for her article, which explores why a converged search strategy, one that unifies SEO, SEM, and generative discovery, is essential for future-proofing brand visibility and relevance. She also regularly speaks on panels across APAC regarding marketing transformation and technology-enabled growth. Most recently, she participated in “Curating Smarter Ad Tech for Better Engagement and Measurable Impact” at ATS Singapore 2025, and she will be delivering the keynote address at the World Vision Digital Marketing Summit in Thailand in March 2026.

Mamta has worked across multiple APAC markets—including India, Taiwan, Singapore, and Australia—building expertise at the intersection of adtech, martech, data strategy, and audience intelligence. She focuses on helping brands navigate the evolving digital ecosystem by adopting emerging technologies, harnessing data, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance media performance and drive measurable business outcomes. 

As the Head of Asia at Channel Factory, Kartik Mehta is dedicated to driving the launch and scaling of innovative technology and media startups. With over 10 years of experience in digital advertising sales, marketing communications, and new business development, Kartik has a proven track record of delivering profitable growth and crafting disruptive solutions for brands.

In his previous role at Silverpush, Kartik led sales, strategic partnerships, and global expansion for the contextual video intelligence and moment marketing platform. He built the international business from the ground up, growing it into a multi-million-dollar revenue operation across 15 geographies in just four years, while achieving double-digit EBITDA and earning multiple industry accolades. Kartik also led and managed cross-functional teams across markets and has been a speaker and moderator at prominent tech and agency events, including iMedia, FOCAL, MMA, and Huddle.

Sadhan is currently the President of Operations at Omnicom Media Asia Pacific. During his 15 years with OMD, Sadhan has led large accounts across APAC as well as local OMD offices in three markets. He has produced outstanding work, been part of multiple transformation initiatives for his clients as well as the agency, and mentored several rising stars of the industry.

Sadhan takes a keen interest in the convergence of data, technology, and creativity, which he believes is the sustainable growth driver for advertisers as well as the advertising industry. This convergence is only possible when multiple specialisms and partners come together. Fostering this radical collaboration has enabled Sadhan and his teams to enable digital transformation and produce award-winning campaigns for his clients. In his leadership positions, this has also helped him create environments that foster creativity.

Sunil Naryani is a senior industry leader with 18+ years of experience across media, technology, and platform ecosystem. He advises organisations on navigating the intersection of AI, brand safety, digital media, and platform-led transformation. Having worked extensively with global platforms, agencies, and leading brands, Sunil brings a deep understanding of how AI is reshaping marketing, commerce, and governance — particularly in complex, multi-market environments. He is known for connecting strategy with real-world execution, helping organisations balance innovation, responsibility, and measurable business outcomes.

Nitin leads the business operations and strategic growth for InMobi Advertising and Glance across Southeast Asia. He is currently at the forefront of redefining user engagement in the region, focusing on how the intersection of Generative AI and content innovation can create new monetization strategies and digital experiences for millions of users.
 
With over a decade of experience driving growth across the e-commerce, digital media, and mobile ecosystems, Nitin brings a unique perspective on how technology platforms scale and evolve. Prior to joining InMobi, he held key leadership roles at Flipkart and eBay, where he was instrumental in building business and navigating complex, high-growth marketplace dynamics. A seasoned strategist, Nitin is dedicated to helping brands translate platform innovation into measurable, scalable business outcomes across the regional ecosystem.

Niraj is a recognized leader in APAC’s media and data space, with 15 years of experience spanning America, Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia. He has played a key role in advancing programmatic ecosystems and data privacy practices across the region.
 
Before joining Mastercard, Niraj led AWS for Advertising and Marketing in region, focusing on privacy-enhanced technologies and retail media networks. He also managed APAC commercials for IPONWEB/BidSwitch and held senior roles at MediaMath, Kiosked, and BrandScreen. Earlier, he was part of Varick Media Management, the world’s first agency trading desk, in New York.
 
Niraj has received numerous accolades, including “Adtech Personality of the Year - APAC” by ExchangeWire and the CMO Asia Award for Marketing Excellence in 2024. A thought leader and frequent speaker, he actively contributes to IAB committees, Campaign Asia, The Drum, actively shaping the future of digital advertising in APAC.

Dennis Petrone is a senior global marketing leader specializing in B2B growth, platform integrity, and advertiser trust across the world’s largest digital ecosystems. At TikTok, he leads global initiatives that protect and grow multibillion-dollar advertiser relationships while positioning the platform as responsible, transparent, and built for long-term investment.

With more than 20 years of experience across TikTok, Meta, and CBS News, Dennis is known for bridging technology, media, and policy to move businesses forward. His work spans global executive-level client engagements, industry partnerships, and thought leadership—shaping how advertisers, agencies, and institutions understand brand safety, suitability, and responsible media at scale. He has represented his companies on major international stages, from Singapore and Sydney to London and New York, and regularly advises on emerging standards for trust and integrity.

Alex is a seasoned industry leader with over 20 years of experience in Consulting, Go-to-market strategies and Partnerships. Currently, he serves as the Head of APAC Exchange at Google, based in Singapore.
Prior to his current role, Alex spent a decade at Google’s London office, where he held various key positions across the organization. Before joining Google, he spent eight years at Accenture, building a strong foundation in consulting and strategy. With a career spanning over 20 years, Alex brings deep expertise in navigating complex global markets and driving digital transformation.

With over seven years of experience driving business growth and operational excellence, Hari Valiyath serves as Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pixis, a global leader in AI-powered marketing. He is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and high-performing organizational culture that aligns strategic business goals with client success.

At Pixis, Hari oversees the company’s sales and business development functions, leading teams that manage the customer journey from initial engagement through service delivery. Under his leadership, Pixis has grown to over 300 team members worldwide. His work has been instrumental in optimizing recruitment processes, streamlining operations, and implementing scalable systems that support sustainable growth.

Hari’s strategic focus centers on maximizing sales opportunities, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes. His commitment to operational excellence and innovation continues to shape Pixis’ evolution as a transformative force in the AI marketing landscape.

A proven digital performance marketing lead with planning and activation experience across a wide range of Biddable Media, such as Search Engine Marketing, Programmatic Display & Video, Social Media, and more. 

Louis has worked on award-winning campaigns across a wide range of clients and verticals. He is an experienced team lead who has built up and managed performance teams of varying sizes. 

Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and the Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. A graduate of Harvard, Oxford, and Yale Law School, he specializes in constitutional law and antidiscrimination law. He received tenure at Yale Law School, where he served as Deputy Dean before moving to NYU. Yoshino has published in major academic journals, including the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal. He has also written for more popular forums, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. Yoshino is the author or co-author of five books—most recently, How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. Yoshino has served as the President of the Harvard Board of Overseers. He currently serves on the Board of the Brennan Center for Justice, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and Meta’s Oversight Board. He also serves on advisory boards for diversity and inclusion for Morgan Stanley and Charter Communications. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship, including the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award, the Peck Medal in Jurisprudence, and NYU’s Distinguished Teaching Award. He and his family live in Manhattan.