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"AI provides the 'best practice' foundation, but functionality alone doesn't make an experience great. While AI can deliver a good, working product, designers are the ones who transform that utility into delight."
Nev Flynn is a Design & Engineering Lead at ElevenLabs, where he leads teams across brand, product design, and design engineering. An Irish designer and engineer, he focuses on building cohesive, high-quality experiences that bridge design and technology, helping shape how AI products are experienced and understood.
Patricia Fragoso
Senior Director, Experience Services
Patricia Fragoso is a technology and experience leader with over 15 years of experience helping large organisations transform how they work and serve their customers. She’s currently a Senior Director at Salesforce, where she leads experience design, conversation design and change teams across EMEA and works closely with clients across a range of industries. Previously, Patricia held senior roles at Google and the BBC, building and reshaping large UX and product organisations. She’s a regular speaker on design, leadership, and change, and is known for her practical, people-first approach to driving meaningful transformation.
Join us for a fireside chat with Nishant Raina, Vice President, Product Management, and Jessy Zita, Vice President, Data & Services at Mastercard. They’ll share how one of the world’s most powerful networks turns data into products, launches at scale, and drives impact across global markets.
From live moments that get clipped and shared across the internet to creator-led communities shaping trends, this event will unpack how live streaming is redefining content, influence, and brand engagement in 2026 and beyond.
In partnership with Interbrand and Konrad, join us for a forward-looking conversation exploring how the world’s leading brands are adapting to an AI-driven landscape while continuing to build meaningful human connections.
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM EDT
136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY
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Discussion Topics:
Building Meaningful Brand Connections in an AI Era
AI’s Impact on Brand Strategy & Customer Experience
Staying Culturally Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World
See digital skills in action at our live showcase. Watch BrainStation Certification alumni present real-world portfolio projects built during their certification programs, demonstrating how they use industry tools to solve business challenges.
Join us for an evening with Andreas Roos, Head of Design Strategy & AI at Visa, as he explores how rapidly advancing AI is reshaping design teams. Andreas will share what happens when workflows, tools, and expectations evolve faster than ever before.
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