Chicago host
Marlene Paez
Ashley Lukasik
June 28, 8:30am - 10:00am CDT. Hosted at Sprout Social
About the speaker
Ashley Lukasik’s passion is creating the conditions for collective creativity. A communications strategist, she designs multidisciplinary, immersive experiences in cities around the world to surface emerging economic and social models. She currently leads partnerships and communications for an NYC-based design, venture and film studio, Openbox where she helps organizations use human-centered design to respond to complex challenges for which they do not have a preexisting roadmap. After completing her M.A. in Anthropology at the University of Chicago and running a startup company that licensed UofC medical technology, Ashley spent eight years at one of the most visionary design schools in the world, IIT Institute of Design. There, she oversaw partnerships and communications, created cross-disciplinary partnerships to test new service and business models and launched The New Bauhaus feature documentary, which she is currently co-producing for release this year during the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus.
Local partners
Sprout Social offers social media management, analytics and advocacy solutions for leading agencies and brands, including Hyatt, GrubHub, Microsoft and Zendesk. Sprout’s engagement platform enables brands to more effectively communicate on social channels, collaborate across teams and provide an exceptional customer experience. Bambu by Sprout Social, a platform for advocacy, empowers employees to share curated content across their social networks to further amplify a brand’s reach and engagement. Follow them on Twitter @SproutSocial
Open Water is bottled water with a green conscience. That’s right: 16 ounces of purified water in 100% recyclable aluminum bottles. Aluminum is recycled more than twice as often as plastic and is also infinitely recyclable. Reusable bottles are always the best, but when you’re away from the tap, think beyond plastic. Follow them on Twitter @drinkopenwater
Dark Matter Coffee adheres to a philosophy where quality coffees are sourced based on traceability, innovation and social responsibility. In a world driven by technology and science, they are the gravitational resistance rooted in skill and philosophy. They are an innovative culinary family fueled by community and passion for delivering the most intellectually honest coffee you will experience. Follow them on Instagram @darkmattercoffee
TagPrints specializes in creating photo experiences that engage and captivate audiences across the country. We integrate data capture and social sharing with outputs like photos, animations, GIFs, Green Screens, and fully customizable hardware. Amplify your next event with a unique photo activation. Follow them on Twitter @TagPrints
Founded by Creative Producer, Edwin R. Ruiz, Mondo Machine is a film and digital media hub for Chicago artists, filmmakers, writers, organizations and patrons of the arts to facilitate work that resonates with audiences worldwide. We specialize in narrative storytelling, documentary, live performance archives, and innovative event experiences. Follow them on Twitter @MondoMachine
