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Unconventional Futurist David Shing at the Communication Days

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David Shign / Image by: foto Grgur Zucko PIXSEL

In a world where technology, culture, and creativity increasingly intertwine their boundaries, it is crucial to follow those who see opportunity in that chaos. The Communication Days, taking place from May 15 to 18 in Rovinj, once again gather the most influential thinkers and pioneers of the industry – one of whom is David Shing – a digital philosopher, futurist, and former chief evangelist of AOL, who left the local communication industry breathless at the Communication Days in 2015.

David Shing is one of the most recognizable creative minds in the digital world. His work is difficult to categorize – he is an artist, speaker, visionary, and brand consultant, and his creative genius is evidenced by collaborations with global names such as LVMH, Chanel, and Nike. By combining instinct and imagination, he helps brands understand not only where the market is heading but also how to leave a mark in it – Forbes described him as a “storyteller who identifies emerging trends and inspires clients to think differently.” His distinctive style and uncompromising approach to digital topics captivate stages around the world and rarely leave anyone indifferent.

At the Communication Days, he will deliver a lecture titled Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes, which questions how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can become a means for deeper, more meaningful communication between brands and people. In an era where content has value, but context holds the key, Shing will demonstrate how AI can be utilized not to achieve perfection but as a catalyst for progress – a tool that ignites emotion, dialogue, and authentic creativity.

Shing will join the famous humanoid artificial intelligence Sophia on the main festival stage; the most innovative CMO in the world according to Business Insider and winner of over 200 Cannes Lions awards, Fernando Machado powered by A1; Karen Nelson-Field, the world’s leading expert on attention economy and the most published author on WARC; Blair Enns, the world’s foremost authority on sales and pricing of creative services; Michael Corcoran, the Internet’s Savviest Troll and former social media manager of Ryanair; Marisha Lakhiani, an expert in artificial intelligence and automation for brand growth and maximizing return on advertising spend (ROAS); Johan Ronnestam, a global branding expert, serial entrepreneur, and creative visionary behind campaigns for brands like Volvo, Adidas, and IKEA; Mirella Crespi, a creative strategist behind over 2000 ads monthly in six languages for global brands like Amazon, Meta, Unilever, and Ubisoft; Amber Case powered by ENNA, a cyborg anthropologist and one of the most influential women in technology according to Fast Company; as well as Dietmar Dahmen, a world-renowned expert on transformation, innovation, and the future of business. The organizers have announced a powerful lineup of leaders from Croatia and around the world who will feature in the program of one of the most important events in this region for all those engaged in creativity and communications.

Anyone wishing to be part of this special experience from May 15 to 18 in Rovinj can find information about participation at www.danikomunikacija.com.