Corporate Collections Day
Welcome to the Conference on Corporations, Private Collections & the Digital Art Landscape
Supported by the Tezos Foundation, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG and designboom, and hosted by Justin Gilanyi, this conference brings together corporate leaders, foundation representatives, curators, and artists to explore how digital art intersects with institutional purpose, brand identity, and cultural engagement. In an era where technology reshapes communication and values, digital art offers both a tool and a language for impact.
From Web3-enabled community building to corporate digital art collections and fashion-led innovation, the panels examine how organizations are navigating the creative and ethical dimensions of digital expression—whether through commissioning, collecting, or catalyzing cultural change.
Schedule
09:30 - 10:00
Door Open with Coffee & Croissant
10:00 - 10:05
Welcome Remarks by Justin Gilanyi, Cultural Architect, AOTM/ WhereArt.Works (USA/ Saudi Arabia)
10:05 - 10:10
Opening Remarks by Aleksandra Art, Head of Art, Trilitech/Tezos Ecosystem (United Kingdom)
10:15 - 10:45
Keynote
Ryan Zurrer, Founder, 1OF1 (Switzerland)
10:50 - 11:30
Digital Art in Corporations: A Shift in Cultural Investment and Company Patronage
As new technologies reshape cultural production, what role does digital art play in corporate investment and patronage? What challenges and opportunities does this shift represent for private companies when it comes to collecting, commissioning and exhibiting new media?
Moderator: Sofia Lekka Angelopoulou, Editor-in-Chief, designboom (France/ Switzerland)
Speakers:
- Milko Hensel, Team Head Tech Banking, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG (Switzerland)
- DooEun Choi, Vice President | Art Director, Hyundai Motor (South Korea)
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Girst, Global Head of Cultural Engagement, BMW Group (Germany)
- Ulrich Schrauth, Artistic Director, UBS Digital Art Museum (Germany)
11:35 - 12:15
Digital Art and the New Age of Impact
In a rapidly evolving digital world, emerging technologies offer new tools for organizations to connect with communities and reimagine their role in purpose-driven innovation. This panel explores how digital art, emerging tech and decentralized networks are reshaping corporate impact —from token-based community engagement to on-chain philanthropy. Join artists, technologists, and corporate changemakers as we examine real-world projects using the latest tech to build trust, mobilize communities, and create lasting impact.
Moderator: Leila Khazaneh, General Counsel & Advisor, CN Labs (Switzerland)
Speakers:
- Aleksandra Art, Head of Art, Trilitech/Tezos Ecosystem (United Kingdom)
- Solimán López, Artist, SLStudio (Spain)
- Kristina Leipold, Managing Director, LAS Art Foundation (Germany)
- Alvaro Cosi, Senior Innovation Lead, Switzerland for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (Switzerland)
12:15 - 12:45
Coffee Break
12:45 - 13:15
Transforming Artist-Brand Collaborations in Fashion
In an era defined by rapid technological change and shifting cultural values, fashion brands are increasingly partnering with digital artists to craft new narratives and experiences. This panel brings together leading voices in art, design, and strategy to unpack how these collaborations are reshaping both creative practices and brand identities. From generative language and AI visuals to strategic brand activations, we'll explore how digital artists and fashion brands co-create value in an interconnected world.
Moderator: Justin Gilanyi, Cultural Architect, AOTM/ WhereArt.Works (USA/ Saudi Arabia)
Speakers:
- Micael Barilaro, Brand Innovation and Strategic communication (Italy)
- Kadine James, Founder and Artistic Director, The Immersive KIND (United Kingdom)
- Sasha Stiles, poet and artist (United States)
13:20 - 13:50
Conversation: How the Paintbox Shaped Digital Art History
The Quantel Paintbox revolutionized the way artists, designers, and visual storytellers engaged with digital tools, leaving a profound mark on visual culture from MTV to album covers. Join Adrian Wilson, Paintbox archivist and artist, and Georg Bak, curator and digital art strategist, as they explore the Paintbox’s groundbreaking role in shaping digital art history, its influence on contemporary practices, and what its enduring legacy means for artists and collectors today.
Speakers:
- Adrian Wilson, Paintbox Artist, Curator and Collector, Quantel Paintbox Archive (United States)
- Georg Bak, Co-founder, ArtMeta (Switzerland)
13:50 - 14:00
Closing Remarks by Justin Gilanyi, Cultural Architect, AOTM/ WhereArt.Works (USA/ Saudi Arabia)
14:00 - 14:30
Networking
14:30: End