Federica Pazzano has over 20 years of experience in the Film & Audiovisual industry. She co-founded the media consulting and marketing agency DARO Studio in Dallas in 2021. Her work involves assisting leading companies in building strategic connections and optimizing their market presence. She consults production and distribution companies and professionals in film and animation. She oversees international relations and editorial content for Licensing Italia, the Italian office of Licensing International, the global licensing industry organization with headquarters in the Empire State Buildings in New York. She is responsible for the industry program, conference moderation, and marketing of the International Animation Festival Cartoons on the Bay, and the digital innovation conference ADE Apulia Digital Experience for Rai Com (Italian pubcaster Rai’s commercial branch). She oversees the English content and design of Cinema & Video International’s paper issues and newsletter. Her career has taken her to the industry’s major markets, events, festivals, and fairs, where she built an extensive network of contacts

Aya Hammad, a skilled professional in the media industry with more than 15 years of expertise, presently holds the position of Marketing, PR, and Digital Manager for WBD kids brands in the MENA region. Over the course of her career, she has led the development of local productions for digital platforms, which have received esteemed awards and garnered extensive acclaim by captivating the young audience throughout the region.

CEO of Fauna Entertainment, Emre has been in the kids’ entertainment industry for a decade. Bringing a new approach to IP creation and brand building through different outlets, Emre and Fauna have become a pioneer in the growth of the kids’ entertainment industry in the region and known as the Turkish powerhouse by global mediaAqeel Ahmed is the Head of Marketing at tabii, Turkey’s newest and most exciting streaming service from TRT. tabii has swiftly emerged as a groundbreaking brand, offering the world a captivating glimpse into the magic of Turkish storytelling.

With over 19 years of experience in the media industry, Aqeel has a proven track record of driving innovation and leading teams to success.

Before joining tabii, Aqeel held senior positions at several prominent media and entertainment companies, including Disney and Fox. During his tenure, he spearheaded numerous high-impact projects, such as launching sports and entertainment streaming platforms in multiple international markets, which have set new benchmarks in the industry.

Aqeel holds a Master’s degree in Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Commerce.

In his spare time, Aqeel enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and exploring the latest advancements in technology.