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Hashim Syed
AI Leader
Hashim Syed is the AI Go‑to‑Market Lead for Startups in North America at Google, where he helps emerging technology companies scale with AI and cloud solutions. He focuses on shaping strategic partnerships, driving adoption of AI‑enabled tools, and supporting founders as they bring innovative products to market in a competitive landscape.
Sebastian Misiurek
Senior Product Manager
Sebastian Misiurek is a Senior Product Manager at NVIDIA, where he leads cloud-native Digital Twin and Physical AI products within the Omniverse ecosystem. He works across engineering, design, and enterprise customer teams to transform complex AI and 3D simulation capabilities into intuitive tools. Driven by computational workflows, he also serves as a Visiting Professor at Pratt Institute.
Christi Fisher
Global Head of Product and Process Transformation
Christi Fisher is the Head of Product Transformation & Operations at BNY, where she leads global enterprise transformation across products, technology, and service experiences. She focuses on developing AI-enabled products, modernizing operations, and integrating intelligent workflows across complex business environments. Bringing over 20 years of experience from JPMorgan Chase, she combines product strategy with hands-on leadership to transform fragmented ecosystems into scalable solutions.
Hakarl Bee
Creative Lead, AI Design
Hakarl Bee is the Creative Lead of AI Design at Citi, where he directs the evolution of the firm's brand identity for the AI age. He focuses on building a comprehensive brand expression spectrum and establishing the governance tools that ensure brand quality within Citi’s agentic AI platforms, seamlessly scaling an AI-enabled design system across consumer, employee, and enterprise touchpoints.
Michael K. Wagner
Vice President, Product Excellence
Michael K. Wagner is the Vice President of Product Excellence at Mastercard, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives to fundamentally improve how the organization builds and manages products at scale. He focuses on transforming the core product operating model, optimizing governance, decision-making, and lifecycle management to seamlessly connect overarching business strategy and investment with product execution and tangible business outcomes.
Dorothy Joseph
Executive Director, Head of Wealth Management Digital Marketing Applications
Dorothy Joseph is the Executive Director and Head of Wealth Management Digital Marketing Applications at Morgan Stanley, where she specializes in driving the digital strategy, technology roadmap, and implementation of advanced marketing cloud solutions. She focuses on aligning complex marketing technology ecosystems with overarching wealth management objectives, empowering the firm to deliver targeted messaging, robust analytics, and personalized digital experiences to its clients.
Jake Steadman
Global General Manager
Jake Steadman is Global General Manager of Flourish, Canva’s data visualization and storytelling platform. He previously built Canva’s first dedicated UK growth team as Country Manager and led its global Marketing Research & Data function. Earlier, he was Chief Marketing & Insight Officer at Pulsar Group, Global VP at Deliveroo, and a Senior Director at Twitter.
Radek Meljon
Vice President
Radek Meljon is a Vice President at BrainStation, the global leader in digital and AI skills training for teams of professionals with locations in New York, London and Toronto. BrainStation works directly with industry leaders to design and deliver innovative training programs that equip professionals with the in-demand skills needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven economy and has trained over 40,000 professionals to date.
Brett Wisner
Senior Manager, Enterprise
Brett Wisner is a Senior Manager, Enterprise at BrainStation, the global leader in digital and AI skills training for teams of professionals with locations in New York, London and Toronto. BrainStation works directly with industry leaders to design and deliver innovative training programs that equip professionals with the in-demand skills needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven economy and has trained over 40,000 professionals to date.
Speakers from Past Events
Our stage hosts senior leaders from global brands who are driving innovation at scale.
Liz Bergman
Vice President & GM
Liz Bergman shared how American Express leverages strategy, operations, and AI to drive customer-centric growth. She highlighted how cross-functional alignment and thoughtful product launches create seamless experiences, how data informs decisions, and how brands can scale while maintaining trust and human connection in an increasingly automated world.
Ankur Jain
Founder & CEO
Ankur Jain shared how Bilt transforms rent, a major financial commitment, into opportunities for wealth, rewards, and long-term value. Drawing on his experience building a multi-billion-dollar platform, he explored mission-driven growth, designing products without a finished image, and solving overlooked but critical problems in fintech and real estate.
Anna Baird
Chief Customer Officer, Generative AI GTM
You wouldn’t think of brand leadership as a technical discipline. Anna Baird unpacked how generative AI is reshaping the way organizations engage customers, make decisions, and scale trust. Drawing from boardroom experience at Google, she highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence, responsible AI, and human-centred thinking as the true differentiators in an AI-powered era.
Sarah Bishop
VP, Global Brand and Consumer Marketing
The NFL is expanding its global reach through inclusive brand strategy, culturally attuned campaigns, and next-generation audience engagement. Drawing from nearly two decades across sports, media, and tech, Sarah Bishop highlighted how strategic partnerships, fan-first storytelling, and purpose-driven initiatives grow affinity, recruit new audiences, and deepen engagement across generations.
Chris Walker
Research Lead
Research shapes how Cash App makes financial systems more accessible. Drawing on market, policy, and behavioral insights, Chris Walker showed how data guides products that empower first-time savers, debit card holders, and everyday investors. He highlighted how understanding financial barriers, building trust, and designing for inclusion drive impact across Cash App’s ecosystem.
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Sessions
3:25
10 Min
Opening Remarks
3:35
10 Min
How AI is Redefining Growth
Hashim Syed
AI Leader
3:50
25 Min
Enterprise AI & Transformation: Scaling Capability, Operating Models & Impact
4:15
15 Min
Brand Expression in the AI Era
Hakarl Bee
Creative Lead, AI Design
4:30
20 Min
Networking Break
4:50
15 Min
AI-Driven Product Development
Sebastian Misiurek
Senior Product Manager
5:05
15 Min
The State of Visual Communication
Jake Steadman
Global General Manager
5:20
5 Min
Closing Remarks
5:25
140 Min
Cocktails, Food & Networking Reception
Horizons Experience
A day designed to inspire, connect, and challenge the world’s most innovative leaders.
Exclusive Panels
Conversations with senior executives from leading global brands.
Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.
Entering the building
A BrainStation team member will be waiting for you at the elevators to take you to the 4th floor.
Once you’re inside
Our staff will be there to greet you at reception.
Frequently Asked Questions
Horizons is a semi-annual summit created by BrainStation to explore the most relevant ideas shaping technology, design, and business today, and to anticipate what’s coming next. Each edition convenes a curated group of executives and digital leaders for deep discussions, shared insights, and meaningful connections in an intimate, high-impact format.
Horizons is a single evening event featuring keynote talks, panel discussions, and a networking reception. The full program typically runs for several hours, with doors opening before the main sessions begin.
You can register and secure your ticket by following the prompts on the page. You'll receive a confirmation email with your ticket once your registration is finalized.
Your ticket includes access to all talks and programming, the networking reception, and premium food and drinks throughout the evening.
No, Horizons is an exclusive, in-person event. No recordings or livestreams will be made available.
Group attendance is supported and teams are welcome. If you need multiple tickets, please reach out and the event team can assist with coordinating registrations.
Yes, modern professional or business casual attire is required.
Yes. Horizons includes dedicated networking time where you can connect with speakers, industry leaders, and fellow attendees.
We are always looking for industry leaders to share their insights. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please contact our events team with a bio and proposed topic.
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