ThinkLA’s 2026 Creative Summit Panel: Rise of The Tinkerer

Written By Matt Koulermos

Looking forward to next week’s ThinkLA Creative Summit, where I’ll be joining ‘The Rise of the Tinkerer’ panel to discuss AI’s current and future role in the creative process.


'The Rise of the Tinkerer'
Alicia Marder, Global Head of Creative, Android, Google
Joe Reynoso, Group Creative Director, INNOCEAN USA
Matt Koulermos, Founding Partner, AdWaken.ai


'The Secrets to Landing Your Creative Gig'
Delores Hively, Senior Creative Talent Sourcer, Apple
Owen Williams, Founder, OUTSIDE LINES
Brittany Allen, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director, North America, 72andSunny


'The 2027 Creative Outlook'
Ez Blaine M.A. M.A., Global Chief Creative Officer, Huge
JD Jurentkuff, Chief Creative Officer, LOLA USA
Linda Knight, Chief Creative Officer, FlyteVu
Bernice Chao 趙涵 ✨ 趙涵 ✨, CCO Americas, DEPT

Join us October 9, hosted by Team One, Los Angeles.
Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gyxXWtcw

Matt Koulermos

Matt Koulermos is the Founding Partner of AdWaken.ai, an AI-native commercial studio focused on bringing big ideas to broadcast in weeks instead of months. Before starting AdWaken in early 2024, Matt spent nearly two decades as an Art Director and Creative Director at agencies including David&Goliath, Ogilvy, Meaningful Works and The Wonderful Agency.

http://adwaken.ai
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