Reimagining DAM 2026 - DAM Community Agenda and speakers

Discover how modern asset workflows are redefining what’s possible in Digital Asset Management.

This session showcases real‑world examples of automation, intelligent orchestration, and cross‑team collaboration: workflows that form the beating heart of today’s most dynamic organizations.

From fully automated camera‑to‑distribution pipelines in media houses, to DAM‑powered bridges between archivists and marketing, to GDPR‑ready governance models that preserve both trust and speed.

Join us to explore how metadata‑driven rules, smart portals, and evolving governance requirements are shifting DAM towards intelligent flow. Prepare to be inspired by what happens when workflows actually work for you.

The session is open to both existing Fotoware customers and invited externals.

The dinner is complimentary for all event attendees. If you're signed up for the event, but not able to join, please let us know at least 1 week in advance.

Anne Gretland

CEO at Fotoware

Janniche Moe

CPTO at Fotoware

Kristina Huddart

Consultant & DAM Specialist

How does the future of content operations look?

As AI accelerates content creation and regulatory, security, and authenticity pressures intensify, DAM is rapidly becoming the new source of truth in a fragmented world.

In this session, author of the annual "State of AI in DAM & Content Operations" research, Kristina Huddart, explores how organizations can reimagine their people, processes, and platforms to build secure, resilient, and AI-ready content ecosystems.

Jacob Blomgren

Director Technology Businesses, EY-Parthenon

More information will come. 

Frédéric Sanuy

Activo Consulting

Kristina Huddart

DAM Consultant

Jacob Blombgren

EY-Parthenon

Anne Gretland

Fotoware

Janniche Moe

Fotoware

Brendan Quinn

Managing Director at International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC)

Join Brendan Quinn as he explores the advancements in Content Authenticity and emerging standards for media provenance. He’ll share insights on the growing adoption of C2PA, innovative AI opt-out solutions, and reveal how these breakthroughs are shaping DAM workflows and paving the way for a future built on trusted content.

In a world flooded with information, misinformation, and AI-generated content, how do we secure trust in digital knowledge?

This panel brings together leading voices to explore how Content Authenticity, verification technologies, and transparent workflows are reshaping knowledge management.

Join us as we follow the journey of an asset from a photographer capturing it to metadata standards, digital watermarking and DAM. We will discuss emerging standards, and what organizations must do to ensure their content remains credible, traceable, and trusted.

Kevin Coombs

Reuters

Brendan Quinn

IPTC

Mathieu Desoubeaux

Imatag

Stephane Dayras

Fotoware

Matthias Seil

Solution Sales Lead, Microsoft

Get ready for an inspiring session with Matthias Seil as he explores how Azure’s cutting-edge Cognitive Tools are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Discover how Microsoft’s Responsible AI principles - fairness, reliability, privacy, security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability - are driving innovation and trust in AI solutions.

Learn how organizations can harness Azure’s powerful AI capabilities and strong governance to accelerate innovation, automate processes, and modernize workflows.

John Haist

Technical Security Specialist, Microsoft

Discover why cloud-based operations are key to modern security in this session led by John Haist.

Learn how Microsoft Azure’s global infrastructure addresses today’s rising cyber threats, regulatory demands, and the need for data sovereignty.

The session will cover Azure’s multi-layered security approach, including zero-trust architecture, physical datacenter protections, and compliance controls, as well as strategies for meeting government and enterprise requirements for data residency.

Whether you’re evaluating cloud migration, modernizing critical workloads, or navigating evolving regulatory requirements, this session will offer a  practical look at how Azure helps organizations operate more securely, more resiliently, and with more trust.

John Fredrik Engeland

Professional Services Manager, Fotoware

Discover how large organizations can manage images of people in compliance with privacy regulations, without causing operational delays.