Jörg Bachmaier, CEO, Studio Babelsberg AG

Joerg Bachmaier has over 20 years of experience leading global studio and content growth initiatives across film and television and driving large-scale projects, strategic partnerships, and innovations in both traditional and virtual production. He has held executive roles in the US at Warner Bros. Entertainment and Endemol, BBC Studios in London, and ZDF Studios in Germany, developing global franchises, managing high-profile IP, co-productions, and delivering innovative cross-platform storytelling through a blend of creative vision and operational leadership across North America, EMEA and LATAM.  Born and raised in Germany, Joerg earned his J.D. at the University of Heidelberg, School of Law.

Kevin Baillie, Head of Creative, Eyeline Studios powered by Netflix

Kevin Baillie began his VFX career at 18 as a previsualization artist on Star Wars: Episode I. Over the next 27 years, he has left a lasting impact on the industry, supervising groundbreaking work at The Orphanage (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Superman Returns, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and ImageMovers Digital.

In 2010, Kevin co-founded Atomic Fiction, a trailblazing VFX studio behind The Walk, Top Gun: Maverick, and Flight. He has also supervised VFX on Star Trek, Transformers, Welcome to Marwen, The Witches, and Pinocchio, collaborating extensively with director Robert Zemeckis.

Most recently, Kevin served as VFX Supervisor and 2nd Unit Director on Here (2024), pioneering real-time AI-driven workflows for de-aging and digital environments.

Now, as Head of Creative at Netflix’s Eyeline Studios, he continues pushing the boundaries of technology to tell stories that would otherwise be untellable.

Beyond VFX, Kevin founded Conductor Technologies, a cloud rendering company acquired by CoreWeave in 2023. He is a member of the DGA, VES, and AMPAS, where he has served on the VFX Executive Committee multiple times.

Kamal Mistry, Director of Product, Autodesk

Kamal Mistry is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in the Media & Entertainment industry. His career includes 15 years of Product Management leadership in Media & Entertainment, AR/VR, AI/ML, and Self-Driving Cars, as well as 7 years of production experience as an artist at Pixar, where he began his career.

Kamal has recently re-joined Autodesk, and heads product and strategy, focusing on AI and cloud workflows for content creation. 

Previously, Kamal was CEO at Arcturus, where he led innovations in Spatial Video for Sports and Media & Entertainment. At Uber ATG, Kamal led the product team in developing a Simulation platform for testing and developing Self-Driving Vehicles. During his tenure at Netflix, Kamal spearheaded the development of AI-assisted Artwork and Trailer creation, significantly enhancing Netflix’s content library. At Autodesk, Kamal oversaw flagship Media & Entertainment products such as Maya, Mudbox, Motionbuilder, Arnold, and Bifrost. He played a crucial role in acquisitions expanding Autodesk's capabilities and market presence. Kamal's leadership in these roles has driven significant advancements in product innovation and industry standards. Kamal has also been a long-time member of the VES.  

Kamal holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a bachelor's in computer science from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Jo Plaete, Chief Innovation Officer & VFX Supervisor, Metaphysic.ai

Jo Plaete is an Innovation leader and AI/VFX Supervisor, pushing the boundaries of visual effects and AI in the media & entertainment industry. With over a decade of experience in Hollywood blockbusters, Jo has helped create iconic and mind-bending visual effects in recent cinema history.   In his role as Chief Innovation Officer and Visual Effects Supervisor at Metaphysic.ai, Jo oversees the implementation of cutting-edge AI technologies, forming the foundation for AI-driven visual effects for motion pictures and live experiences.   He most recently worked on generative AI implementations for directors such as Robert Zemeckis (HERE), George Miller (Mad Max: Furiosa), Fede Alvarez (Alien: Romulus), and with talent like Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Eminem (Houdini & VMAs), Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog (Still G.I.N.), Drake (US Tour), Usher (US Tour) and Cai Guo-Qiang (TED2024).   Jo joined Metaphysic in 2022 as Chief Innovation Officer, bringing nearly two decades of experience in VFX and post-production within the entertainment industry. He has supervised VFX for productions like ABBA: Voyage concert experience, Ready Player One, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Legend of Tarzan, Guardians of the Galaxy, and World War Z, during previous roles at Walt Disney’s Industrial Light & Magic and MPC.

Lincoln Wallen, Chief Technology Officer, Framestore Company 3

Lincoln's lifelong pursuit of innovation and how it best applies to business has seen him take on leadership roles in entertainment, games, academia and technology. He has helped lead, grow and future-proof companies as diverse as the software unicorn Improbable, Dreamworks Animation and Electronic Arts (EA). As group CTO for the Framestore Company 3 Group, one of Wallen’s key roles is to identify new strategic partnerships across business, technology and academia. He works to strengthen and develop existing relationships with the Group’s wide-ranging client base, helping elevate these existing partnerships as studios, institutions and brands explore new ways to leverage and maximise their IP.

Paolo Tamburrino, Sr. Industry Strategy Manager, Media & Entertainment, Autodesk

Paolo Tamburrino is a beacon in the world of entertainment. Spanning nearly two decades, his mastery in virtual production and visual effects has illuminated iconic ventures for powerhouses like Apple TV+, CBS, Marvel, and Netflix. His revolutionary contributions at Pixomondo birthed Canada's premier LED Volume, redefining screen magic for series such as Star Trek Discovery and Strange New Worlds. Paolo's evolution from a 3D artist to an Executive Producer showcases a mosaic of landmark roles at VFX studios and contributing to both award-nominated and winning projects. As a distinguished graduate from Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg and a recipient of the coveted VES Award, Paolo champions innovation at Autodesk as the Senior Industry Strategy Manager for Media & Entertainment. His insights and endeavors continue to shape the contours of Hollywood's cinematic future