Vivian Ching, PhD, is a pioneering thought leader at the intersection of business strategy, creative innovation, and AI in the creative industries. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in business management at Ravensbourne University London, she holds five degrees from prestigious institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. Her academic achievements include a PhD in quality management, three master's degrees in engineering, international economic law, and management, as well as a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Warwick, the University of Bath, and the University of Virginia, respectively. As an internationally acclaimed artist, Dr. Ching has held 18 exhibitions worldwide, including a record-breaking art-tech collaboration project with Canon which allowed her to become the first Hong Kong artist to showcase artwork in space, garnering features in over 80 media outlets, including Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, Time Out, and Marie Claire. She regularly advises Fortune 500 companies on the value of STEAM education and serves as British Council Alumni UK Regional Ambassador for North East Asia, Court Member at the University of Bath, Trustee of the National Association of Gallery Education (Engage), and School Governor at the Norton Knatchbull School. With her hands-on interdisciplinary expertise and experiences, Dr. Ching is poised to lead meaningful conversations on how AI will shape the future of creative industries. Dinesh Mothi, PhD, is a Professor of computer science at Richmond American University London. He brings over 20 years of expertise in digital forensics, AI, and cybersecurity. His career in academia and industry has equipped him to tackle the complex challenges faced by organizations in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Professor Mothi has worked extensively with creative professionals at Ravensbourne University London, which sparked his interest in how AI can empower creatives to expand the boundaries of their work. His technical proficiency, paired with a passion for innovation, allows him to break down AI's complexities and make them accessible for the creative sector.
