Co-founder of Method, Sam has over 15 years’ experience working with NZ and international brands to implement successful and award-winning digital strategies and campaigns.

She's passionate about creating experiences and stories that connect with audiences and sees technology as a driver and enabler in making these experiences engaging, fun and immersive.

Todd brings over 15 years experience in mobile devices and consumer electronics in New Zealand and the UK.

He has been working for Samsung New Zealand in various roles over the last 5 years including the Head of IT and now Mobile products. Prior to that he was working in the UK for Apple and Philips.

Current projects are focusing on building and developing the product ecosystem around smartphones, tablets, wearables and the latest VR content consumption and creation products Samsung is bringing to the New Zealand consumer market.

Ross McDougall is a VR Gamer, Social Media Consultant and Musician. As an early adopter of VR, Ross has incorporated many VR solutions into his gaming activity. Ross recently travelled to CES 2017 with Lenovo ANZ to catch all the latest in AR & VR technology.

When not gaming, Ross can be found playing guitar for the Heavy Metal band Saving Grace.

The digital world has moved on from interruptive marketing. Now, we follow a more respectful approach to consumers, tell a story and inspire them to act. The world of Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality allows us to tell immersive stories for brands, placing consumers at the heart of the story.

At TAG The Agency, Tom leads the development of the VR Studio. Focusing on platforms over content, he works with the team to develop iOS based apps to showcase the production work, at the same time building a platform to allow clients launch their own unique and high quality VR experience.

With over 10 years experience in digital technologies, Bazz has been on the frontline of digital innovation in New Zealand. Staying ahead of the technological curve he has lead Plattar and One Fat Sheep to pioneer in augmented, mixed and virtual reality experiences for some of New Zealand and the world's most recognised brands, including Red Bull, Hermes, News Corp, Ray White and Air New Zealand. 

Bazz will take you through a journey of Augmented Reality and 360 degree video and help build a deeper understanding of these two powerhouses of digital technologies. 

Amar Trivedi has international experience in digital marketing and communications across cultures, markets and brands. He helps companies achieve success via social business, counseling leadership teams in deploying social technology to build collaborative relationships.

Currently, Amar is Samsung NZ Social Media Community Manager with Barnes, Catmur & Friends Dentsu.

A blogger, copywriter, public speaker, digital storyteller, open networker, guest lecturer, Amar loves sharing his passion for innovation, creativity, design thinking, fun, hope, help and happiness - and how they all converge in the workplace.

Watch this space!