Fireside Chat People & Talent Marketing Startup Impact Scaleup Delegate

Location: Summit Stage - Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · 12:30 – 13:00 (Europe/London) (30 minutes)

The Unlock Moment with Andy Wood

Andy Wood has helped build and lead companies that have contributed technology to globally recognised entertainment franchises and creative projects. He has worked across video games, music, animation, film and emerging creative technologies for more than four decades. Join podcaster Dr Gary Crotaz in conversation with Andy as they explore the evolution of creative technology, entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence through the companies, technologies and projects he has helped build and lead.

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Gary Crotaz

Dr. Gary Crotaz is an executive coach, writer, and speaker working with senior leaders and leadership teams around the world. His background encompasses medicine, science, senior corporate leadership, and professional ballroom dancing. His latest book, The Unlock Moment: The Inner Shift That Changes How You Lead, is launching later this year. Gary is the host of The Unlock Moment podcast, where he explores the moments of clarity that…

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Andy Wood

Chair at WiSE

Andy Wood has spent more than four decades building companies where creativity and technology meet. His career has spanned video games, music, animation, film, digital humans and artificial intelligence, helping to build and lead companies whose technologies have contributed to globally recognised entertainment franchises and creative projects. Today, Andy works with founders, investors and universities, drawing on decades of…

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