Adam Harrell is the co-founder of Nebo which he helped grow from a bootstrap startup into one of the largest independent digital agencies in the Southeast. He is also the author of "Creative Direction In A Digital World" – a guide to creating human-centered digital experiences - which was published by CRC Press in 2016.

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Adam's work has been covered in the LA Times, USA Today and WallPaper* Magazine. His projects have been honored by the Addy’s, Webby’s and numerous other award shows. A frequent speaker, Adam has keynoted events in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Creative futurist with 20+ years of experience forecasting and launching entertainment, technology, and arts brands. Prominent brand strategist specializing in the cultural economy and nonprofit sector by implementing innovative strategies based on global best practices, data analysis and future market trends. Proponent of creative placemaking and smart growth principles to reactivate communities through collaborative community development. Founder of The Force Agency in Los Angeles, California and Co-Founder/Director of The Walls Project 501c3 with offices in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and Denver. Founding member of OneRouge Coalitions, steering committee member for My Brothers Keeper BR, Kellogg Foundation Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, and a trained facilitator for Dialogue on Race Louisiana.

For more than two decades, Chris Meyer has pursued opportunities from the schoolhouse to the White House to drive transformational change on behalf of communities here in Louisiana. Committed to public service, he is passionate about using his skills, experiences, and networks to drive meaningful improvement in outcomes and quality of life for the people of our state. As the President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Chrtis considers it a great privilege to leading an organization where focused on unite human and financial resources to make big ideas become reality to elevate South Louisiana. He is excited to connect and explore ways we can, together, grow the resources and talent committed to tackling Louisiana’s greatest challenges and opportunities.

Sanjay Sharma is the founder and CEO of Marginal MediaWorks, Inc.  MARGINAL is a premium content studio focused on popular storytelling genres from outsider voices, across all formats – film, television, animation, audio, interactive and Web3.