Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation — it thrives at the intersection of culture, collaboration, and bold ideas. Join Bloomberg on the Tech & AI stage for a dynamic conversation about how engineers, data professionals, and innovators are shaping the future of technology together. Our panel will explore how diverse perspectives drive problem-solving, what it means to build in a culture of trust and experimentation, and how collaboration sparks breakthroughs that matter. From career journeys to cultural shifts, discover how Bloomberg empowers teams to reimagine what’s possible.


Nakita Austin is the global lead for Bloomberg Data's Communications, Events and Media Production. Based out of London, she began her career at Bloomberg at the start of 2022. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Nakita has spent most of her career in the Ad-tech industry working for a variety of companies from seed to post-sale and IPO stages. Her roles have ranged from Sales, Customer Success, to Learning and Development. She is a proud co-lead of the Black in Data community at Bloomberg.


Somto Lily Nwobodo is a Data Management Professional at Bloomberg, where she works on the Company Financials Metadata Management and Analysis team to drive data quality and ensure information is fit for purpose for end users. With experience building user-focused, AI-driven solutions, she brings a blend of technical expertise and a passion for reliable, impactful data.


Samuel is Data Engineering and Analytics Lead, leading a global team that develops analytics solutions and insights to support strategic decision-making. Over a decade of experience, he has focused on strengthening data foundations, improving analytics capabilities, and enabling data-driven decisions across organizations.