Gabriele Rossi is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Accurat, a data-native research, design, and innovation firm. Gabriele has played a key role in expanding the firm from its origins in Milan to a second office in Brooklyn. Today, Accurat operates as two companies: Accurat Studio focuses on experience, digital, and branding design in data-rich contexts, while Accurat Tech imagines and builds data products for tech startups and for the corporate world. In his talk, Gabriele will share the key moments that shaped Accurat’s business decisions.

Benjamin Wiederkehr is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Interactive Things, a design and development studio for human data interaction. Since its founding in 2009, Benjamin has guided Interactive Things in balancing commercial projects with strategic ambitions, and sustainable growth. In his talk, Benjamin will share insights into building an organization that invests into team culture, personal learning, experimental innovation, and community engagement besides serving the evolving needs of clients.

Christian Marc Schmidt is the Founder and Partner at Schema Design, a design and technology firm specializing in data-driven experiences and intelligent interfaces. Prior to launching Schema, Christian held design roles at Microsoft, IDEO, and Pentagram, contributing to high-impact projects at the intersection of design and technology. In his talk, Christian will share how Schema Design has defined its services, structured its workflow, and navigated strategic decisions.