A brand design consultancy renowned for winning more DBA Design Effectiveness Awards than any other consultancy in the history of the scheme.

In 1989 Jonathan led a management buyout of Elmwood, at the age of 28. His work now takes him all over the world to clients including Heineken, Danone and Tesco to name but a few. Originally based out of one office in Leeds, the consultancy has since opened offices in London, Melbourne, New York and Singapore.

James is an experimental new media provocateur. Often described as ‘transformative tech tinkerer’, a creator of award-winning social video edutainment, and maker of immersive mixed and virtual reality experiences. With over 20 years of hands-on collaborations with alternative, pop culture branded and unbranded entertainment.

Jasper de Tarr is CEO of Raktor an immersive XR company and is currently a content producer for River Studios in San Francisco. Raktor (raktor.org) is a mixed reality production studio for live content. Providing a virtual performance platform that mixes elements of extended reality and live theatre. Bridging the gap between live interaction and virtual performers.

Kim believes that technology should and can be used to create deeper connections and make us more conscious human beings. She is the Founder & CEO of IN3, an innovation hub & consultancy that harnesses the knowledge and learnings of different disciplines to create multi-sensory, immersive experiences, incorporating new technologies to evoke emotion, encourage us to break down barriers, bring awareness to our biases and inspire us to become more mindful of our environment.

Phil has spent the bulk of his 23 year career in and around packaging, most recently at the global dairy giant Arla Foods, where he held a variety of roles from packaging development, procurement, project management and most recently as Head of Packaging Innovation. Having worked collaboratively from concept to shelf with a wide range of disciplines from structural design and insight agencies, marketing, commercial, technical and supply chain, Phil has a keen awareness of the challenges faced in getting new packaging concepts to market.

Since becoming Chair, Roger has led the LEP through a period of significant transformation, securing the country’s largest Local Growth Deal settlement. As the only private sector member of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Roger works in partnership with local and national politicians to secure further devolved investment for the region to fulfil the ambitions set in the Strategic Economic Plan for the next 20 years.

Over his 14 years with HP Indigo, whilst working with an ever growing customer base, Neil has been involved in many exciting and ground-breaking projects in partnership with brands, designers and HP Indigo printers. Neil’s has a great passion for exciting and varied print has been constantly thrilled and, at times, surprised by the level of innovation and ingenuity delivered by HP Indigo and its worldwide customer base. Neil has seen, and been a part of, the digital transformation of the print industry and remains excited in the anticipation of continued growth and innovation in the industry.

Nick Jaspan’s experience spans a number of high profile publishing ventures: from launching Insider (Newsco) to financial transactions data companies – Corpfin, Zephyr and j4b – to the North West Enquirer and currently Prolific North.

Phil is Director of Public Engagement & Legacy Strategy for the £32m UK City of Culture project in Hull. In this role he was responsible for implementing a new approach to destination marketing and public engagement across the city; including the development of citywide learning and volunteer programmes.

Despite working in Print for over 11 years, Andy is in fact, a millennial. A demographic that are changing the world we live in. With hundreds of messages being thrown at us every day, Andy understands the importance of marketing that stands out, and has a huge part to play in today’s world. Print brings huge strengths that when enhanced by the power of digital engagement, result in great brand loyalty.

After various marketing positions within Antalis and Arjowiggins Creative Papers, Jérôme has developed an extended knowledge in the luxury packaging and print markets. From the technical perspective of a high-end paper producer to the customer orientation of a paper merchant, he has worked on the development paper ranges, managed various print projects in many countries as well as carried partnerships with high-rank paper artists, design studios and end-users.

Shannon has a decade of experience in developing products and projects for entertainment, installation and architectural experiences. He has worked for Carnegie Mellon, Philips, amBX, Integrated Theater Systems, United Visual Artists and d3 Technologies in research, development, product management, technical sales, project & account management, show production and creative design. Currently he leads research and development for the Production Park group of companies.

Olga Munroe is Head of the Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University, a research centre that specialises in innovation and consumer behaviour in relation to retail. She provides strategic direction for the Institute’s thematic strands by working closely with global brand owners, retailers and packaging manufacturers, ensuring that our research methodologies can inform their strategic & innovation priorities.