Neil Beloufa is a graduate of Le Fresnoy, Ensba, and Ensad, his work has been exhibited internationally (Centre Pompidou, Palais de Tokyo, MoMA). Recipient of the Nam June Paik Award and Meurice Prize, among others, his art features in major collections (Pinault Foundation, Centre Pompidou, Sammlung Goetz). His practice explores digital culture, contemporary narratives, and social dynamics.

Philippe Beaudouin is a researcher, programmer, and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in computer science from Université de Montréal and postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia. After contributing to Google’s Chrome recommendation systems, he co-founded Element AI in 2016 to anchor artificial intelligence in real-world applications. He later founded Waverly to explore how language and dialogue can foster healthier digital networks, and in 2025 joined LawZero to further his mission of designing AI systems that support human flourishing.

Simon Castets is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at LUMA Arles and the former Director and Curator of the Swiss Institute in New York, where he served from 2013 to 2021. A graduate of Sciences Po in cultural management and Columbia University in curatorial studies, he has curated major international exhibitions, including projects at the Palais de Tokyo and Moderna Museet, and co-founded 89plus, a research initiative with Hans Ulrich Obrist focused on the generation shaped by the digital era. His work emphasizes experimentation, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and the creation of platforms for emerging and underrepresented artists.

Simon Hudson has a background in science communications and leads development of Botto, a ”decentralized autonomous artist”. Botto is an experiment in creating an autonomous artist shaped by collective governance using market incentives and has won both critical acclaim and market success. Before Botto, he spent 4 years at AI research lab Element AI working in strategic programs in Responsible AI Development, AI Literacy, and AI Policy.