Susan is a digital industry veteran with 15+ years experience crafting digital strategies for brand advertisers and media companies. Her clients have included 25+ of the world’s top 100 brands from the consumer electronics, CPG, entertainment, finance, hi-tech, luxury, retail, and travel industries.

Marti has nearly two decades of experience in marketing, media, emerging media technology, and digital merchandising. She brings a unique perspective having spent time on the agency, brand, tech, and publisher sides of the digital marketing industry.

Karen is a veteran executive and entrepreneur with hands-on strategy, marketing, and business development responsibilities. She has a solid track record of successfully leading teams during periods of rapid growth across several industries, including new markets, new products, and new platforms.

Matt has over 7 years of sales experience as well as proven experience in event implementation, sponsorship sales, and account management. He is considered a strategic thinker with excellent problem solving and communication skills as well as a goal-oriented mentality.

Kim worked for 6 years as a conference director for iMedia Communications, providing ops for $10 million business and 10 summits year. She also has experience running conferences, from small board meetings to 3,500 person trade shows, both domestically and internationally.

Jennifer curates with a keen eye for unique and compelling content. Working both on stage as emcee and behind the curtain as director, she collaborates with the Ascendant team to bring the industry’s brightest talent and hottest topics to the program.

Dana is a passionate marketing strategist, a visionary for digital initiatives and young entrepreneur with hands-on experience in traditional and digital communications, experiential marketing and event management.