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MEET THE SPEAKERS
15 JUNE
Business as usual? Not this year. At Innovation Summit 2026, we'll learn from international experts who will explore the trends redefining the future of business, technology, and leadership.
They will dive into key topics such as Human–Machine Collaboration, Clean Tech innovation, and the growing intersection between gaming and business, where creativity, strategy, and digital ecosystems are reshaping how companies engage customers and build competitive advantage.
Stay ahead of the curve, connect with forward-thinking leaders, and get inspired at Innovation Summit 2026.
Tatiana Makhankova
Head of Global Retail Transformation
Tatiana Makhankova is an innovative retail and marketing leader specializing in retail experiences and luxury customer engagement. With over 20 years of international experience, she drives transformation across global markets, blending strategy, creativity, and operational excellence. Currently at Diageo, she focuses on elevating consumer experiences and delivering impactful, scalable retail solutions.
Dani Rayner
Global Marketing Strategist, Former Marketing Director
Dani Rayner is a global marketing strategist who has led marketing for some of the world’s most influential entertainment organisations, including Netflix, BBC and BAFTA. Most recently, Dani spent eight years at Netflix - serving as Director of Marketing Planning and Operations - before transitioning into independent consultancy. Alongside her advisory work, Dani is a keynote speaker and presenter, with recent appearances at MIP London, Wildscreen Festival, MarTech Summit, UBIQ Live and TikTok's Women in Leadership Summit. Dani guest lectures on Executive MBA and Masters programmes at King's College London and is a proud Trustee for the London Wildlife Trust. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Building brands in the age of algorithms 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In an era of AI, automation and endless content, brand differentiation is harder than ever. In this keynote, Dani Rayner explores the seven deadly sins of modern brand behaviour - why brands default to sameness, how data can mislead as much as guide, and what it takes to build relevance, distinctiveness and impact in a noisy, tech-driven world.
Octavian Palade
Cofounder
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: Octavian Palade is the Cofounder of aimup.agency, an AI-first SEO content marketing agency helping companies scale faster with smarter & more affordable visibility strategies. A former journalist with 14 years covering innovation, business, and startups, he now blends storytelling, digital marketing, and large language models to drive organic growth online. With a background spanning video production, content strategy, and AI applications in marketing, Octavian focuses on how technology is reshaping business growth.
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