Aaron Rodericks leads Trust and Safety at Bluesky Social. He is a recognised expert in safeguarding online communities from nation-state actors, disinformation, and misinformation. Prior to Bluesky, Aaron co-led Trust and Safety at Twitter, where he managed Threat Disruption and Election Integrity. Aaron started his career in the Canadian Public Service, spanning 13 years of work across International Development, International Affairs, and Innovation.

Alun Jones is Co-founder and Operations Director at Libera Studio, a media and marketing company based in Wales specialising in TV and cultural clients. Alun and Elan together bring over 20 years of combined experience in digital marketing, social media and content creation. Prior to co-founding Libera in 2023, Alun spent four and a half years as Social Media Manager at S4C, growing the team from 2 to 7 members and driving significant growth across multiple platforms. Today, Libera creates bilingual content and develops digital strategies for clients including BBC Wales, BBC Studios, S4C, The Royal Welsh Show, Museum Wales, and National Library of Wales.

Amy Lynch O’Connor is a seasoned social media strategist and content leader with extensive experience driving engagement and brand growth for major companies including in her previous role as Social Media Lead for Ryanair and in her current role managing the Digital and Content team in Aldi. Renowned for her creative storytelling and data-driven approach, Amy has led viral campaigns, built thriving online communities, and developed impactful multi-platform strategies. Passionate about innovation in digital communication, she continues to help brands connect with audiences and stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of social media.

Christine Murphy is the Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications at The Open University. She leads the University’s social media, content, PR, and integrated marketing activity across Ireland, driving engagement and storytelling that connect audiences with the OU’s mission to make education accessible for all. With over a decade of experience across higher education and the public sector, Christine is passionate about using digital platforms to build communities, amplify impact, and inspire lifelong learning.

Darragh Doyle works in Strategic Communications with Dublin City Council Culture Company, a dynamic cultural organisation that runs historic buildings and initiatives across Dublin. His new role focuses on advocacy and clear, accessible communication across media, email, and online platforms. Previously Head of Communications, he led a team collaborating with artists, creatives, event makers, and colleagues across Dublin City Council. Darragh also teaches Campaign Strategy to Masters students in DCU's School of Communications, drawing on a career spanning diaspora, entertainment, heritage, charity, not-for-profit, and tourism sectors. He is passionate about literacy, about avoiding fauxtrage, about making Ireland a welcoming place, and about being a loving and thoughtful dad and friend.

Elan Iâl is Co-founder and Creative Director at Libera Studio, a media and marketing company based in Wales specialising in TV and cultural clients. Elan and Alun together bring over 20 years of combined experience in digital marketing, social media and content creation. Prior to co-founding Libera in 2023, Elan worked on diverse bilingual marketing campaigns spanning events, fundraising, charity, culture and youth marketing, and led paid social for Welsh broadcaster S4C. Today, Libera creates bilingual content and develops digital strategies for clients including BBC Wales, BBC Studios, S4C, The Royal Welsh Show, Museum Wales, and National Library of Wales.

Laura Cummings is PR and Communications Manager at RNIB Northern Ireland. She worked as a former journalist for 12 years prior to taking up her role within RNIB Northern Ireland. Working across a range of magazines and newspapers, including Sunday Life, IN! Magazine, Ulster Business, Fate, NI Wedding Belle and Ability NI, Laura was able to gain a broad wealth of experience in writing for consumer, lifestyle and B2B publications. Starting with RNIB NI in 2018, Laura’s role is wide-ranging, challenging and extremely rewarding and accessibility is at the fore of everything she does and strives for.

Adalbert Jahnz is the Head of Social Media and Visual Communication at the European Commission. Since joining the Commission in 2010, he has served in a variety of policy and communications roles, in particular in home affairs and climate policy. He was also the European Commission's spokesperson on home affairs and on environmental issues. In his current role, he oversees the Commission’s social media strategy, shaping how the EU engages online with audiences across Europe and beyond.

Adalbert Jahnz is the Head of Social Media and Visual Communication at the European Commission. Since joining the Commission in 2010, he has served in a variety of policy and communications roles, in particular in home affairs and climate policy. He was also the European Commission's spokesperson on home affairs and on environmental issues. In his current role, he oversees the Commission’s social media strategy, shaping how the EU engages online with audiences across Europe and beyond.

With over ten years in the video production industry and a wide range of videos created for businesses in the UK and Ireland, she specialises in camera operation, video content creation and video confidence. Niamh has also mentored over 1,000 customers on improving their video and media skills!