Shingy

Digital Prophet, Shingy

“Artist, globe trotting speaker and market seeker, Shingy is a storyteller who identifies emerging trends, and inspires clients to think differently.” - Forbes David Shing (known as “Shingy”) a visionary in the digital era, he closely observes the unfolding future in the vast online landscape. He passionately shares these insights, guiding conversations about our digital direction and its optimal utilization. Previously, he was AOL’s European Head of Media and Marketing and then ascended to the role of Digital Prophet at AOL, Oath, and Verizon Media. In late 2019, he embarked on a new journey with his consultancy. He's a renowned speaker at leading global conferences and a trusted consultant to the world's top 100 brands, shaping the future of digital engagement.

11.00 - 11.30

Monday June 17

Meditations on Creativity: A Fireside Chat with Shingy

As algorithms and AI push deeper into the creative realm, threatening to commoditize culture, who better to explore the future of creativity than the inimitable David Shing? Shingy's journey - from classical design roots to the vanguard of digital disruption to now grappling with generative AI's encroachment - equips him uniquely to illuminate where human ingenuity must boldly go next. In this highly anticipated fireside chat, the prolific thought leader will cast his visionary lens on how brands can avoid the AI flattening effect and instead harness technology to amplify authentic expression, emotional resonance and cultural salience. Marketers won't want to miss Shingy's master class on the regenerative creative spark powering the brands that will transcend the AI era.