Joey Bartolomeo is an editor, writer, consultant, and former executive editor of Seventeen magazine. She has more than 20 years of experience as a magazine writer and editor, covering entertainment, fashion, beauty, and fitness. She has held staff positions at Self, People, Us Weekly, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, and Condé Nast Women's Sports & Fitness (originally Condé Nast Sports for Women).

Liz Cheesbrough is director of research at Havas's trends and strategy agency SCB Partners, where she is responsible for boundary-pushing, creative research methodologies. Founder of video production start-up Ice Cream, she's a regular speaker at industry conferences and also works with Global Drug Survey to track international drug trends.

Charlotte Brohier is a creative strategist, journalist, and editor-in-chief of Hedonist magazine, where she regularly commissions Gen Z contributors. She works with brands to better understand Gen Z behaviours and find imaginative routes of engagement. She examines cultural theory, technology, and emerging trends for Refinery29, The Times, and the Just Opened Group.

Lara Piras is a copywriter, researcher, and brand strategist. Considered a youth culture expert, her vast industry knowledge comes from working with some of the industry’s best, including MTV, WGSN, Vogue UK, and Vogue US.