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Horizons New York AI + Digital Innovation

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Thu, Apr 30, 2026

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

BrainStation New York

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A one-day summit for leaders & professionals at the edge of innovation

Themes being explored:

  1. Leading Through Market Disruption

    Mindsets and tools for navigating uncertainty, unlocking alignment, and sustaining high performance in evolving markets.

  2. Trust as a Design System

    Building transparency, explainability, and user confidence into products that rely on intelligent and autonomous systems.

  3. Brand, Community, and Growth

    How to combine cultural relevance, community building, and operational discipline to grow enduring brands.

  4. Mastering the Product Lifecycle

    Practical frameworks to guide digital products from early discovery to scaled, high-impact execution in an AI.

  5. The Future of AI Agents

    How autonomous agents and large language models are reshaping software, workflows, and human–computer interaction.

  6. and more...

Speakers:

  1. Nancy Villanueva García

    Nancy Villanueva García

    Managing Partner

    Nancy Villanueva García is the Managing Partner for the Americas at Interbrand, where she leads brand strategy and growth initiatives across North and Latin American markets from New York. With more than two decades of experience at Interbrand, she has built and scaled client service practices, opened new regional markets, and partnered with leading global brands to drive brand value and business impact.

  2. Sami Huovilainen

    Sami Huovilainen

    Managing Director, Head of Next Generation Analytics

    Sami is a Strategic Data & Analytics Executive and Head of the USPBA Next Generation Analytics Team at Citi, leading predictive models, optimization solutions, and business intelligence for U.S. Credit Cards. He has led enterprise digital transformation through AI/ML and Generative AI solutions that drive automation, efficiency, and business impact. Sami is known for turning insights into action, building strong data governance, fostering a data-first culture, and mentoring global teams while advising C-suite leaders on data ethics and responsible AI.

  3. Zoe Oz

    Zoe Oz

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Zoe Oz is the Chief Marketing Officer of Bilt, the membership for where you live. Since launching, Bilt has grown to more than 6 million members across the country and forged partnerships with thousands of leading real estate operators, local neighborhood merchants, travel brands, fitness studios, and more. Under Zoe’s leadership, Bilt has become one of the most talked-about brands in loyalty—known for its unexpected collaborations, viral social series, and a marketing approach that feels more like a cultural movement than a traditional campaign.

  4. Vincent Matyi

    Vincent Matyi

    Global Head of Design, Kinexys

    Vincent Matyi is Head of Design at Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, leading the global design organization across Kinexys Digital Payments, Digital Assets,  and Liink. With 20+ years in human‑centered design, he connects customer insight to measurable outcomes accelerating product delivery, strengthening risk and controls, and scaling innovation in highly regulated environments.

  5. Rohit Gandhi

    Rohit Gandhi

    Head of US Marketing

    Rohit has spent his career at the intersection of brands and the cultures they live in - founding and selling a media startup in India, building strategy muscle at agencies in Singapore and New York, leading consumer and content marketing for Google and YouTube across APAC, and overseeing global consumer marketing at Spotify. He now leads US Marketing at Airbnb.

  6. Radek Meljon

    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 35,000 professionals to date.

  7. Rania Svoronou

    Rania Svoronou

    Head of AI Design

    Rania is the Head of Design for U.S. Consumer Cards and AI at Citi, based in New York. An award-winning design leader, she has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s “Top 40 Rising Stars of Madison Avenue” and a Rising Star by Consulting Magazine. Formerly an AI Executive Design Director and IBM Inventor at IBM Consulting, her work sits at the intersection of design, business, and technology, shaping the future of human-centered innovation.

  8. Alex Bogun

    Alex Bogun

    Managing Director, Head of Acquisitions, Media/Advertising, & Brand

    Alex Bogun is Managing Director, Head of Acquisitions, Media/Advertising, and Brand for Chase Sapphire. He leads full-funnel marketing across the portfolio and previously drove product acceleration and innovation in U.S. Wealth Management. He also led strategy and go-to-market for Wealth Plan, an award-winning financial planning platform that scaled to more than 10 million active users.

  9. Aman Mathur

    Aman Mathur

    Product & Design Leader

    Aman Mathur is a Product and Design Leader at Replit, where he works at the intersection of AI, product, and developer tools to make software creation more accessible. He has played a key role in building and scaling AI-powered experiences, including Replit’s Agent, helping drive growth, monetization, and product innovation from early concept to large-scale adoption.

  10. Chris Walker

    Chris Walker

    Research Lead

    Chris is the Market and Business Intelligence Lead at Block. His team leads horizontal market research across the FinTech space, covering Cash App and the rest of the Block ecosystem (Square, AfterPay and emerging initiatives like Proto (Mining) and Bitkey (Self-Custody). He previously worked as a Design Lead for IDEO, in macroeconomic research and strategy for Barclays and UBS and in emerging market Fintech at Juntos Global.

  11. Brett Wisner

    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 35,000 professionals to date.

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Sessions

  1. 2:20

    10 Min

    Opening Remarks

    Radek Meljon

    Radek Meljon

    Vice President

  2. 2:30

    20 Min

    Rising Above the Line of Indifference

    Nancy Villanueva García

    Nancy Villanueva García

    Managing Partner

    Discussion Topics:

    • The Automation Baseline
    • The Power of Brand Conviction
    • Human-Led Opinions

  3. 2:50

    30 Min

    Winning Attention through the Power of Real Life Experiences

    • Zoe Oz
    • Rohit Gandhi

    Discussion Topics:

    • Growing Audiences Through Community
    • The Shift Toward Analog Marketing
    • The Experimentation Framework

  4. 3:20

    20 Min

    Driving Value in BFSI with Responsible AI

    Sami Huovilainen

    Sami Huovilainen

    Managing Director, Head of Next Generation Analytics

    Discussion Topics:

    • From Experiment to Engine
    • Scaling in a Regulated Landscape
    • Responsible Value Creation

  5. 3:40

    20 Min

    Break

  6. 4:00

    20 Min

    Building Agent-Driven Research Intelligence

    Chris Walker

    Chris Walker

    Research Lead

    Discussion Topics:

    • The Evolution of the Research Lifecycle
    • Agent-Driven Synthesis
    • Actionable Insights in Real-Time

  7. 4:20

    20 Min

    Balancing AI Innovation with First Principles

    Alex Bogun

    Alex Bogun

    Managing Director, Head of Acquisitions, Media/Advertising, & Brand

    Discussion Topics:

    • Defining Innovation in Financial Services
    • The High-Speed Product Lifecycle
    • Back to First Principles

  8. 4:40

    30 Min

    Elevating Craft in the Age of AI

    • Rania Svoronou
    • Vincent Matyi

    Discussion Topics:

    • The Return of the Maker
    • HCI as the Foundation
    • AI and the Augmented Designer

  9. 5:10

    30 Min

    A Live Demonstration of Modern Building

    Aman Mathur

    Aman Mathur

    Product & Design Leader

    Discussion Topics:

    • Collapsing the Distance
    • Agent-Led Workflows in Practice
    • Focusing on the Core UX

  10. 5:40

    10 Min

    Closing Remarks

    Brett Wisner

    Brett Wisner

    Senior Manager, Enterprise

  11. 5:50

    70 Min

    Cocktail 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.

  • Curated Audiences

    Attend alongside hand-selected senior leaders.

  • Elevated Networking

    Cocktails, conversation, and connection.

Details of the Day

Event Schedule

  • 1:30 PM Check-in Opens
  • 2:00 PM Sessions Begin
  • 3:40 PM Break
  • 4:00 PM Sessions Resume
  • 5:20 PM Featured Keynote
  • 5:50 PM Wrap-up
  • 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception

Who Should Attend

Horizons is designed for senior leaders and builders shaping the future of AI, digital products, and modern organizations. This invitation-only summit brings together those operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and growth.

What's Included

  • Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
  • Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

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  1. Finding Your Way

    Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.

  2. Entering The Building

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  3. Once You're Inside

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