MAICON brings together top visionaries and experts in the field of AI during a three-day conference packed with actionable sessions and networking events—all to position you as the change agent your organization (and career) needs. In this ongoing speaker series, we’re featuring these extraordinary leaders, with forward-looking predictions, actionable tips you can use today, and a preview of their MAICON 2025 sessions.
The marketing AI landscape is evolving at lightning speed, with new advancements and tools transforming the way we work every day.
And the best part is you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Below, we highlight 10 marketing AI leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Follow them to keep up on the latest innovations, and watch them live on the MAICON 2025 main stage, Oct. 14–16.
Not familiar with MAICON? It’s the premier event for marketing AI, bringing together top visionaries and practitioners for three days of actionable sessions, hands-on learning, and invaluable networking. You’ll leave empowered to become the change agent your organization (and your career) need.
MAICON Leaders to Take Main Stage
- Alex Kantrowitz: Alex is the founder of Big Technology, an independent media company with 150,000 newsletter subscribers and a podcast topping a million annual downloads. A long-time tech journalist and CNBC contributor, he’s been reporting on AI since 2015, breaking news and helping audiences understand fast-changing technologies in plain English. He’s also the author of Always Day One, a behind-the-scenes look at how tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft stay ahead. During this MAICON main stage interview, Mike Kaput will ask Alex about the biggest trends, breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes stories emerging from his work covering AI.
- Angela Pham: Angela is a UX Content Design Lead Manager on Meta’s Gen AI team, where she shapes the user experience for billions across Facebook, Instagram, and the new Meta AI app. She’s spent more than seven years at Meta and founded the company’s Socioeconomic Diversity employee group. Before Meta, Angela led content design at DoorDash and worked in editorial at PwC. Catch Angela on the main stage for an inspiring look at how thoughtful, mission-driven creators are designing AI with humanity, for humans.
- Dr. Brian Keating: Brian is a Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at University of California-San Diego, where he studies the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background, to uncover clues about its origin and evolution. He’s also the bestselling author of Losing the Nobel Prize, which was named one of Amazon Editors’ “Best Non-fiction Books of All Time,” and the host of a popular science podcast, Into the Impossible. At MAICON, Keating and MAICON creator Paul Roetzer will discuss what’s possible when human curiosity and AI work together to explore the unknown.
- Cath Anderson: Today, Cath is the Chief Communications Officer at Akido Labs, where she focuses on brand strategy. She previously held leadership roles at Anthropic, Cityblock Health, Apple, Meta, and Google, where she became a highly credible and strategic storyteller. Cath will take the main stage to explore the human side of AI with Xiao Ma and Angela Pham.
- Geoff Woods: Founder & CEO of AI Leadership, Geoff helps organizations harness AI to maximize enterprise value. As the trusted advisor to CEOs navigating high-stakes transformation, he knows what it takes to integrate AI without costly missteps. At MAICON, Geoff will share a practical roadmap for becoming an AI-driven leader.
- Jeremiah Owyang: Venture Capital Investor & Founder of Llama Lounge Events, Jeremiah is a leading voice in the future of AI, business, and technology. As General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, he invests in innovative AI startups shaping global commerce and education. A sought-after keynote speaker at events such as TED AI and Web Summit, Jeremiah offers forward-looking insights and practical advice to help leaders navigate the AI-driven future. At MAICON, Jeremiah will discuss the future of AI marketing from the viewpoint of a Silicon Valley insider.
- Michelle Gansle: Since 2021, Michelle focused on global insights and analytics at McDonald’s, most recently serving as the Chief Data and Analytics Office. A leader passionate about people, she has more than 30 years of experience across strategy, insights and analytics. During her mainstage session, Michelle will share how McDonald’s embraces AI not just as a tool for productivity, but as a catalyst for human-centered innovation.
- Pat Yongpradit: As Chief Academic Officer at Code.org, Pat has been at the forefront of reimagining education for the AI era. A recognized Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator, he brings deep expertise in preparing both students and professionals for the future of work. At MAICON, Pat will share how leaders can equip today’s workforce and the next generation with the skills, mindsets, and purpose needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
- PJ Accetturo: The CEO and AI Filmmaker at Genre.ai, PJ is a media innovator with more than 15 years of experience leading TV and advertising companies, as well as directing campaigns for global brands such as Toyota and Red Bull. He’s grown a YouTube channel to one million subscribers in six months and produced the animated series Ghosts of Ruin with top Hollywood talent. Today, he’s pioneering ethical, AI-powered workflows to transform media production. Don’t miss his session on the main stage to discuss the rise of the AI filmmaker.
- Xiao Ma: Xiao is a Software Engineer at Google DeepMind, where she works on instruction-following in Gemini post-training. She recently co-led the horizontal scaling of RL*F (combining human and critical feedback) for Gemini 2.5, a methodology adopted by 500+ engineers across 50+ major capability launches. See Xiao on the main stage to go beyond the headlines and into the hearts and minds of product and design leaders at today’s top AI labs.
Last Chance to Join Us at MAICON 2025
Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON) was created for marketing leaders and practitioners seeking to drive the next frontier of digital marketing transformation within their organizations.
We’re excited to host our 5th annual MAICON—Marketing AI Conference—at this pivotal point for our industry. Join us from October 14 to 16, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, and use the special code SPEAKERSERIES100 at checkout to receive $100 off your registration!
