Mark Lubell became ICP’s Executive Director in 2013, leading transformative initiatives. He inaugurated the acclaimed ICP Museum and moved the collection to Mana Contemporary. Previously, he directed Magnum Photos, modernizing its operations. As COO of Here Is New York post-9/11, he orchestrated a historic photo exhibit, a high-traffic website, a bestselling book, and donations for affected families. [Image: ©Henry Leutwyler]

Anna Lena Mehr is Contest Director at the Dutch World Press Photo Foundation. She is responsible for overseeing their annual photo contest that recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. As part of the new regional strategy that the organization launched last year, Anna Lena implemented a new contest model.

Reza, a renowned photographer, captures both beauty and conflict with his camera for esteemed publications like National Geographic, Time, and Stern. Born in Iran in 1952 and of Franco-Iranian descent, Reza currently resides in Paris. He has authored 30 books and received numerous prestigious photography awards. Over four decades, he’s traveled to 100+ countries, using his lens to document humanity’s conflicts and catastrophes.

Jay Davies resides in New York, working as a photographer and editor. He’s been a senior photo editor at Getty Images Reportage since 2012, with prior roles at Newsweek/Daily Beast and The New York Times. In 2005, he earned a photojournalism degree from San Francisco State University, solidifying his expertise. His work underscores the fusion of photography and editorial skills, cementing his role as a storyteller in the contemporary visual landscape.

Aneta Filiciak is CEO of 500px. Aneta embodies the essence of 500px, with background and experience that ideally position her to lead the company. She’s a photographer with the heart of a creative. Aneta holds degrees in both mathematics and psychology, as well as an MBA. Prior to joining 500px, she worked in management consulting and financial services. Since 2015, Aneta has held several key leadership roles within the company. [Photo:Matthew Tran]

Bringing luxury hospitality and PR expertise, Shanthi Jeuland boasts six years of experience in agencies and in-house marketing. With a knack for securing media coverage across print, digital, traditional, and new platforms, she maintains robust relationships with regional journalists. Specializing in top-tier trade and lifestyle media in the Asia-Pacific region, Shanthi amplifies clients’ presence effectively.

Janine Bean, born in 1974, she worked in the art world. After completing her studies in Museology, she founded the janinebeangallery in 2004 with her husband. The gallery has years of experience in the global art market, including international exhibitions and partnerships. As a curator, Bean focuses on promoting young and established contemporary artists, emphasizing thematic exhibitions and close collaboration with artists for mutual inspiration.

Photo Independent was conceived as a prestigious international showcase for the work of high caliber fine art photographers. Started in 2014 in Hollywood, California, this annual photography fair presents a visual montage of today’s diverse photographic landscape by some of the most inspiring talent in the world. Photo Independent offers an unparalleled international forum for direct contact

French photographer born in 1970, Laurent Baheux is part of the tradition of humanists to realize his black and white images of nature and wildlife. Laurent Baheux travels wilderness to photograph the life of animals. Praised for their aesthetic strength and authenticity, Laurent’s b&w photos are the subject of books, publications, exhibitions, conferences and are distributed in galleries in France and abroad.

Since 2002, Qatari photographer Khalifa Al Obaidly has concentrated on Qatari tradition and culture through his work, focusing on the twin themes of desert and sea. In addition to photography, his career also spans many different projects across science, art and heritage work. He is currently the director of Photo Festival, an initiative to celebrate young photographic artists in the region.

Olivier Valsecchi embodies emotions through photography. His debut series “Dust” (2009) garnered global recognition, including the Hasselblad Masters Award in 2012 and numerous exhibitions worldwide. Known for his distinctive approach to the human form, he’s hailed as a leading figure in contemporary nude photography. The allure of the human body is captivating in his spiritual compositions, which explore cycles of birth, death, and rebirth.

Sonia Arata is born in Italy (Alessandria) in 1971.In 1993 she graduated at the High Institute of Interior Architecture of Vicenza, then she studied Theatrical Scenography at the Fine Arts Academy of Venezia.In 2000 she moved to Amsterdam where in the same year she opened the Squaremeters Atelier in Brouwersgracht; in 2005 she gave birth to Red Stamp Art Gallery.

Head On is the leading photography organisation in Australia. The annual festival is run by Head On Foundation, a not for profit organisation which provides a multi-faceted platform for nationally and internationally acclaimed artists as well as emerging talent across all genres of photography.The centrepiece of the festival are the Head On Photo Awards, and the Head On Portrait Prize, Australia’s most critically acclaimed photographic portrait prize.

Alice Zilberberg is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist, recognized by curators, collectors, and art patrons across the globe. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, and raised in Israel, she currently resides in Toronto, Canada. A graduate of Ryerson University’s Photography program, she began her artistic practice by painting: a verve which remains very much present in her digital works.

Florian Kazimirski. Art Director Galerie Minimal. As Art Director of Galerie Minimal, Florian Kazimirski is responsible for the exhibition design, artist selection and visual storytelling of the gallery. In addition to their regular exhibitions, the founders organize many other events such as Photo walks, lectures, workshops and book presentations to give their guests the opportunity to participate.[Image:James Kezman]

Photo Basel is Switzerland’s first and only international art fair dedicated to photography based art. Photo Basel brings together galleries from around the world in a unique, authentic setting. Be it collectors, visitors or buyers – photo basel fosters the dialog between all actors of the photography community.